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An exterior door needs to handle much more than everyday use. It faces rain, wind, sunlight and temperature changes while also helping protect the home and creating the first impression of the property. That makes the choice of material, glazing and security features important. What Types of Exterior Doors Are Available? Exterior doors are available in several materials, with different benefits for appearance, durability and maintenance. Some common options include: Oak: Natural grain and a traditional premium appearance Hardwood: Strong and suited to classic entrance styles GRP composite: Low maintenance and resistant to common weather-related issues Redwood: A more budget-friendly timber option Aluminium: Modern appearance with slim frame designs The right choice depends on the property, location and level of maintenance you are comfortable with. Why Consider Exterior Glass Doors? Glazed entrance doors can help bring natural light into a hallway without giving up the benefits o...

A fire door is manufactured and tested to withstand fire and, if necessary, prevent smoke from spreading for a certain period, while an ordinary internal door is made mainly for privacy, style, and everyday room separation.  However, it is not only the door itself that differs; the frame, seals, hinges, and other hardware also play a major role in the fire door's overall performance. Homeowners looking to buy fire doors must know how they differ from ordinary doors before ordering a fire door.  How Is a Fire Door Different? Most common internal doors do not have a fire resistance rating, while fire doors do.  Fire-rated doors are tested to have a certain level of resistance to fire.  One common fire resistance rating is FD30, indicating that the door can withstand fire for 30 minutes. There are different interior FD30 doors available at present, such as solid ones as well as glazed ones. Fire doors can also have features such as A fire-resistant core Intumescent se...