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QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF WHEN BUYING NEW DOUBLE GLAZED DOORS

Now that summer is just around the corner and the weather is finally starting to get warmer outside, many homeowners are beginning to use their garden much more. When doing so, it isn’t uncommon for people to want to replace their back door and often, homeowners don’t realise that this is something that needs doing until this time of year. It goes without saying that there are numerous benefits to getting new double glazed doors in time for summer too.  Thankfully, there is such a huge range of different types of doors and designs to choose from when you’re wanting to upgrade your external doors these days, so you won’t struggle to find something that’s perfect for your home. If you’re not really sure where to even start when it comes to narrowing down your options, below we have put together a list of useful questions to ask yourself which can make things much easier. 

What don’t you like about your existing doors?

Whenever you’re buying new double glazed doors for your home, thinking about what you dislike about your current external doors is always a good place to start. Whether you think the door opening is too small or you dislike the colour of the frame, highlighting these things can help you to avoid making the same mistakes again when you choose your new back door. 

How frequently do you open your back doors in the summer?

The amount of time your back doors are open during the summer months will actually influence the style of door you choose more than you may initially realise. For example, if you keep your doors open all day long during the warmer weekends, a bifold design might be more suitable as the doors neatly stack out of the way when they’re open. You want to ensure that your new double glazed doors are convenient for you to use. 

Do you have any colour preferences?

Colour is always important to bear in mind when you’re investing in new external doors and you should think about whether you have any preferences in this regard. Often, homeowners will choose the same frame colour as their windows, but you always have the option to mix things up a little bit if you want to. So, question which colour would best compliment your home. 

Where are the new double glazed doors being installed?

It goes without saying that where your new double glazed doors are being installed will influence the type of door you purchase too. If you’re limited for space, a simple French door design often works perfectly but if you have more space to play with, sliding patio doors can work brilliantly. Remember to think about how the door will look in the room it’s being installed in as well. 

Are you looking for a low-maintenance solution?

Whilst it can be easy to overlook, thinking about maintenance is always important when you’re purchasing new double glazed doors. Some designs will generally be much less maintenance than others, for example, uPVC back doors are easy to keep in good condition. So, if you’re wanting external doors that will look amazing all summer long, then you need to make sure that you’re choosing something that you’re willing to maintain. 

How much do you have to spend on back doors?

As you may expect, back door prices will differ quite significantly depending on the design you choose and it is always worthwhile questioning how much you have to spend. When you’re thinking about budget, you might want to consider the finance options offered by companies too, so you won’t have to compromise on design to prevent the doors from being over budget. 

Purchasing new double glazed doors 

There really is no denying that you have so many different options available to choose from when you’re replacing the back doors at your property nowadays. Hopefully, by asking yourself all of these questions, you will have a much better idea of what your individual needs are for your external doors and you can start narrowing down the incredibly vast market. You can then ensure that the new double glazed doors you purchase are perfect too.  Whenever you’re wanting to replace the doors at your property, be sure to visit the Brackenwood website. We pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional family-run service to homeowners throughout the local Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey area, and we have an impressive range of high-quality external doors for you to choose from. You can find out more about us as a company and the home improvements we can assist you with on our website, but if you have any questions at all regarding how we can help with new double glazed doors, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today.