Hello,
maybe you can help me or share your experiences.
Last week, we received quotes for windows and exterior doors.
Originally, we expected to be offered aluminum exterior doors. However, they also provided optional PVC (uPVC) doors, which are significantly cheaper.
I’ve heard different opinions from various experts. Some say it’s just a matter of appearance, while others argue that aluminum is definitely preferable due to security, insulation, and other factors.
At first glance, if it’s only about appearance, I could live with a PVC door given the price difference (about 2500€ per door). We actually need two doors because we have a separate entrance to our office area.
Who has a PVC exterior door or can share the pros and cons?
maybe you can help me or share your experiences.
Last week, we received quotes for windows and exterior doors.
Originally, we expected to be offered aluminum exterior doors. However, they also provided optional PVC (uPVC) doors, which are significantly cheaper.
I’ve heard different opinions from various experts. Some say it’s just a matter of appearance, while others argue that aluminum is definitely preferable due to security, insulation, and other factors.
At first glance, if it’s only about appearance, I could live with a PVC door given the price difference (about 2500€ per door). We actually need two doors because we have a separate entrance to our office area.
Who has a PVC exterior door or can share the pros and cons?
Caspar2020 schrieb:
As far as I know, most interior wooden doors are not solid wood but have a thicker real wood veneer.
.That is quite possible, so it’s important to check the description carefully. Our door is genuinely solid (I saw the cross-section when cutting out the recess for the lock) and has a kind of “veneer” on both the inside and outside made from panels similar to those used for exterior cladding. I wouldn’t have liked real wood on the outside because it would need painting or staining, and I’m not a fan of warm wood tones. These veneer panels came in a huge variety, and we went with a gray wood-look finish that matches the facade. It’s very low-maintenance, scratch-resistant, and will never need treatment again.
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Traumfaenger6 May 2016 17:16Elina schrieb:
We have a wooden door and are very satisfied with it. I wouldn’t focus so much on the material itself, but rather on other features, such as it being flush on both sides, having a minimum thickness (70 mm (2.75 inches) all around is quite good), which also ensures proper insulation value. The lock was a deal-breaker for us—not only because of security but also for convenience. It should be self-locking with a panic function, and opening by push button or finger pressure was an additional plus. Since then, keys have become unnecessary. And it should look nice too, nothing you see on every other house.How much does such an all-in-one solution cost?
Traumfaenger schrieb:
How much does such an all-in-one solution cost?We paid 6000 without installation and including the side panel. Installation was an additional 500 euros.
Thanks for all the information!
I think that given the price differences, we will go with a plastic door and mainly focus on the security aspects. If there are no issues with insulation or anything like that, I would rather not spend so much money on a door...
We also need two doors because we have an entrance to the office area at the back.
Both doors are single-leaf with side panels on both sides.
The color will probably be anthracite or white.
I think that given the price differences, we will go with a plastic door and mainly focus on the security aspects. If there are no issues with insulation or anything like that, I would rather not spend so much money on a door...
We also need two doors because we have an entrance to the office area at the back.
Both doors are single-leaf with side panels on both sides.
The color will probably be anthracite or white.
If you want doors with two sidelights, I recommend choosing doors made from aluminum profiles rather than PVC profiles for stability reasons. With two sidelights, the door leaf is hinged to the post and not to the frame (directly to the masonry). If the door will be fully exposed to sunlight, I would also choose white over anthracite. White is more stable when exposed to the same amount of sunlight.
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