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A cottage front door is a panelled door which, as the name suggests, is best suited for a cottage or other traditional or period style home. Originally they were only available in wood, for its warmth and charm, but cottage doors are now available in more modern materials such as composite cottage doors. These front doors have the same appealing appearance of wood but with the advantage of modern technological advances, such as high security, great energy efficiency, a long lifespan and low maintenance.
Although wooden doors are very attractive and have the appeal of being made from natural materials, they have many downfalls:
- Wooden cottage doors tend to be weak due to the panelled design. Each join of each panel creates a vulnerable point which can weaken further over time.
- Being exposed to the elements, rot can easily set in, reducing the lifespan of the front door.
- To help prevent the elements from wearing away at the front door, wooden doors require sanding and painting/varnishing every few years.
- Traditional wooden cottage doors do not usually have a high level of security. A standard, single point lock is usually fitted, which offers only a minimal level of security.
Composite cottage doors are made with all the appearances of the traditional wooden versions, with the panelled appearance, classic designs and wood grain look and feel. Instead of actually being panelled, the door is made from a solid skin. This eliminates the weak points in the door, offering better security. In addition to this, the doors are provided with multi-point locks, so the front door is secured to the frame in several positions down the frame. Because the exterior is made from fibreglass, there is no labour-intensive maintenance required. The front door will not rot and remains protected from the elements with a long lifespan. The door is filled with an energy efficient foam that increases the thermal quality of the door to over six times that of the wooden version.
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