The Novice Guide to A Upvc Door

Some simple FAQ's to help you order

Here are some simple pieces of advice to help the novice order their upvc door.

There are a few popular questions that we answer to the public which are as follows:-

What's a low aluminium threshold?

What's a standard 150mm sill?

What's a 20mm Flag clearance?

How does the upvc door arrive?

So we are going to try and explain some of the technical questions/terminology to help you create an order and put your mind at rest.

Low Aluminium Threshold

A low aluminium threshold is the item based at the bottom of the upvc door which creates a weather seal and a water run off.

150mm Sill

A standard Upvc door sill which is also a water run off board at the base of the door.

20mm Flag Hinge Clearance

A 20mm Flag hinge clearance is a strip of upvc door rectangular section which fits between the wall and the hinge side of the door frame. This allows a greater adjustment on the hinges for any fitting discrepancies or wear.

How Does The Door Arrive

The upvc door you recieve will be pre-hung on the outer door frame to test the lock and hinge mechanism are working correctly. You shall recieve the upvc door panel, glass unit and sill as seperate items with the delivery. After fitting the door you shall clip the panel and glazed unit into position. The delivery also comes with full fitting instructions or you can print a copy from our website at http://www.abacasdoors.co.uk/installation.php.

Are You Ready

Been talking this week to suppliers of raw materials to get a feel for what is happening within the New Year. Due to the dreaded vat increase here at AbacasDoors we are endeavouring to hold as many prices were they are for as long as possible.

Hopefully at AbacasDoors we will try to keep the public purchasing great bargains with an easy service. No one likes being forced into paying higher taxes within this world so why should you. Here at abacasdoors we are all hoping that we can survive and sustain the uncertain future ahead of us.

All of the upvc doors in our range at this moment come with the 17.5% vat rate included so if there is no options but to increase the vat. So the suggestions to the public are to purchase the long term products now which make life easier in the long run.

Due to a lot of other bills gaining inflation it is also a good idea for simple energy saving cost that Upvc Doors and Upvc Windows are fitted throughout the home as it has been proved that you can save up to an average of 28% on warmth and energy.

Here at AbacasDoors we also supply Upvc Windows and French doors on request just call for a quote.

Upvc Back Door Range

Throughout the trading of the company abacasdoors has noted a large amount of people requiring more innovative and bespoke items, such being customised glass patterns which we have a facility to carryout and different profiles. We pride ourselves in giving to the customer's needs and not so much our own; we aim to compete with any quotations that are given throughout the market passing all the benefits to you.

We have given a select few Upvc Doors within the range a Back Door option that we call half panels, this we feel has the best design for this category. As with every Door we send step by step fitting instructions so the basic DIY person can install.

All you really require with fitting a door
UPVC Doors, Composite Doors from Abacas is a drill, hammer, screwdriver, shims, tube of mastic and a cup of tea. And in the trade it's called " job done".

We also offer a fitting kit at cost which allows you to reduce the worries of buying the correct materials from the local hardware stores.

Advantages Of Composite Doors

Due to the rising demand for home improvements Composite doors have become a very popular choice within the industry. Composite doors portray contemporary designs with a considerably longer life.

These doors are made up of two or more materials which have high yield properties. The ranges we offer have almost 10bn combinations and have a final coating of composite to leave a wooden look affect.

Advantage of these doors are the low level of maintenance required to keep them looking new all year round, all they need is a wipe with warm soapy water once a year.

Secured by design doors are manufactured to stand up to the most forceful of criminals within this world, extensive testing and design has created these beautiful and very secure doors.

The doors we offer have various colour coatings to the outside and a white finish to the inside creating the effect of matching to existing windows throughout the home.

At AbacasDoors we offer this composite range as the average UPVC Door life is around 10 years where as a Composite door is around 25 years making the extra cost incurred very worthwhile.

A lot of people purchase a composite as a front door for their property as this is the first attractive feature you come across and the most widely used.

The colour ranges may depict the look of your home and come in a modern look and feel and also a traditional look allowing for a large varying taste.

The composite door colour range comes in White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Oak and Dark Wood for the traditionalist. With having a pronounced wood grain it leaves a very authentic feel.

If for any reason you require assistance with the fitting of a Composite
or Upvc front door or Back Door please feel free to give us a call.

Why buy a UPVC or Composite door?

When requiring new doors there are many things you have to take into consideration. Some of these things being style, durability, life and also the budget. This is why we strive to give you the best quality available on the market at trade prices. Techniques over the last 10 years have progressed allowing manufacturing costs to be brought down to a level where the consumer gains all the benefits. We at Abacas Doors have tried to make ordering your next door an easy task by placing your order from the convenience of your sofa or work place allowing you time to make up your mind. We do not have pushy sales people who want to force you into anything, gone are the days thanks to the internet.

Due to the future climate more and more people are renovating and upgrading their own homes as this does have a lasting effect on value and security. One of the other benefits of upvc doors and composite doors are high security features because nobody wants to come home and find there worldly possessions gone. We at Abacas Doors have worked the cost down by 60% by using a stronger more durable profile and have a bigger buying power with panels when bought in bulk.

So if you're looking to save up to 60% of the RRP and want beautiful new front doors whether they are composite or Upvc then take a look through our extensive range online. If you are still not convinced and have any queries please don't hesitate to call.