Types & materials

Discover our expert advice on everything you need to know about selecting the perfect front door, from choosing the right materials to design inspiration. Whether you're interested in timber, aluminium, or composite front doors, our advice centre offers in-depth guidance, helping you make the best choice for your home.

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Vufold Modern front door

A complete guide to front door thermal efficiency | Materials and features to look for

Here, we discuss the importance of front door thermal efficiency, exploring factors influencing good thermal performance. 


Malmo oak

External wooden front doors: benefits and factors to consider

Read more about external wooden front door benefits and factors to consider

Oslo Grey front Door in Optional Frame Kit

A guide to choosing between wooden or uPVC front doors

Read more about choosing between wooden or uPVC front doors.

What is the cost of a front door replacement? Factors to consider

Read more about the costs of front door replacements

A guide to front door glazing options

Read more about you options for front door glazing

Choosing the best type of front door for your home

Find out more about choosing the best front door

Oslo grey front door with optional hardware

A guide to buying wooden front door sets

Find out more about our wooden front doors sets


Stockholm Grey Front Door with Single Sidelite

Common problems with composite front doors and how to fix them

Find out more about fixing common problems with composite doors

Contemporary Front Door

Choosing between Wooden Front Doors or Composite Front Doors

Find out more about choosing between Wooden Front Doors or Composite Front Doors

Contemporary Front Door

What is a composite door: benefits, and factors to consider

Find out more about composite doors

Ultimate front doors hardware

uPVC vs composite front doors: What is the difference?

Find out more about choosing between uPvc Front Doors and Composite Front Doors

Stockholm oak with sidelite

Aluminium vs composite front doors: How do they compare?

Find out more about the differences between aluminium and composite front doors

Oslo grey front door

Composite front door colours: options available and factors to consider

Find out more about the colour option available for the composite front door


Modern composite traditional front door

Choosing a traditional composite front door | Your options & what makes a high-quality front door

Find out more about Choosing a traditional composite front door

Stockholm oak with sidelite

How to choose a modern composite front door | Panel options, colours and accessories

Find out more about choosing a modern composite front door

Buying aluminium front doors with glass | What to look for in a high-quality door

Find out more about buying aluminium front doors with glass

Composite door handle

Choosing composite front door accessories | Your options and what to consider

Find out more about composite front door accessories, options and what to consider

Stockholm oak with sidelite

Choosing black aluminium front doors | The benefits of black doors and factors to consider

Find out more about the benefits of black doors and factors to consider

Stockholm oak with sidelite

Are composite front doors more energy efficient than uPVC front doors?

Find out about energy efficienty between Composite & uPVC Front Doors

Stockholm oak with sidelite

What is the most energy efficient front door?

Find out more about energy efficient front doors

Stockholm oak with sidelite

Do front doors with glass panels offer good U-values? | How to choose a thermally efficient front door

Find out more about the benefits of choosing a thermally efficient front door

Stockholm oak with sidelite

How to choose the right front door for your home: Materials and options available

Learn more about the front door materials and how they compare with each other

The benefits of choosing composite and how to choose a composite front door panel design

Find out more about how to choose a composite front door panel design

Stockholm oak with sidelite

Choosing a modern aluminium front door | Features to look for and the benefits of choosing aluminium

Find out more about choosing a modern aluminium front doors

A full guide to choosing a composite front door style | Finding a modern or traditional option for your home

Find out more about choosing a composite front door style

Vufold traditional front door

Choosing an aluminium front door style and design | Your options

Find out more about choosing an aluminium front door styles

Vufold traditional front door

Oak vs composite front doors | Comparing strength, cost, benefits and more

Find out more about choosing Oak or composite front doors

Choosing the best composite front doors in the UK

Find out more about choosing composite front doors in the UK

Choosing a composite front door supplier | What to consider

Find out more about Choosing a composite front door supplier

Vufold traditional front door

Choosing aluminium front doors with side panels

Find out more about Choosing aluminium front doors with side panels

How much do aluminium front doors cost?

Read more on the cost of aluminium front doors

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Choosing the best aluminium front door supplier

Find out more about Choosing the best aluminium front door supplier

Choosing aluminium front door glazing: Your options explained

Read more on OPtions for Aluminium Front Door Glazing

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A complete buyer’s guide to choosing composite front doors

Find out more about choosing composite front doors

Vufold traditional front door

How to choose the best type of aluminium front door for your home | Style options explained

Find out how to choose the best type of aluminium front door for your home

Choosing aluminium front door glazing: Your options explained

Read more on OPtions for Aluminium Front Door Glazing