chaps
we're looking to replace the front door.
We have gone and looked at reasonably decent composite doors (Solidor and Rocal) and whilst we like them as in 'yes it's a door' at 1.5k fitted we certainly don't love them.
We much prefers wood but my worry is that our front door gets a lot of sun during the summer and is quite open to the elements which is why the old door has failed. Also I have concerns that a wood one may give and take which compromises draft exclusion etc.
If a composite 'fails' we have a come back but if it's wood, I guess the fitter to say "err it's wood it grows, bows and shrinks"
So what is the general consensus on wood v composite in such a situation and if it's wood who makes a decent one which would be an 'all in cost' of 1k ish (I have allowed £180 to fit the door £100 for furniture £50 for paint)
Also would you recommend a pre-hung door set?
TIA
Richard
we're looking to replace the front door.
We have gone and looked at reasonably decent composite doors (Solidor and Rocal) and whilst we like them as in 'yes it's a door' at 1.5k fitted we certainly don't love them.
We much prefers wood but my worry is that our front door gets a lot of sun during the summer and is quite open to the elements which is why the old door has failed. Also I have concerns that a wood one may give and take which compromises draft exclusion etc.
If a composite 'fails' we have a come back but if it's wood, I guess the fitter to say "err it's wood it grows, bows and shrinks"
So what is the general consensus on wood v composite in such a situation and if it's wood who makes a decent one which would be an 'all in cost' of 1k ish (I have allowed £180 to fit the door £100 for furniture £50 for paint)
Also would you recommend a pre-hung door set?
TIA
Richard