So, you’re in the market for a new door but with so many options out there it’s hard to choose which type of door is right for your home. A common argument that comes up when choosing a door is which is better, composite or uPVC?
In this article, we will be answering the questions:
- What are composite doors?
- What are the pros and cons of composite doors?
- What are uPVC doors?
- What are the pros and cons of uPVC doors?
- Which is better?
Composite doors
What are composite doors?
Composite doors are doors made up of a blend of different materials which are compressed and later glued together in high pressure conditions. Materials are chosen specifically for their beneficial properties.
Pros of composite doors
Well-designed
Composite doors are very well-designed, consisting of materials chosen for their specific properties. The shortcomings of single material doors are able to be designed out.
Extra durable
Due to its insulating core surrounded by a thick outer frame, composite doors offer you resilience and strength that is not matched by other doors.
Low maintenance
Composite doors require little effort and don’t need costly maintenance to keep them in perfect shape – one of the reasons why they have become so popular.
Composite doors tend not to warp or crack and don’t need repainting.
The occasional wipe with a damp cloth is all that is needed.
Cons of composite doors
Cost
Composite doors however, come at a price and depending on the design you choose, it could be a hefty one, compared to uPVC doors.
uPVC doors
What are uPVC doors?
uPVC doors are made up of unplasticised polyvinyl chloride which is then encased by a steel frame which creates a seal unit.
uPVC adopts a more plastic-escque look.
Pros of uPVC doors
Cost friendly
When your pockets don’t have much wriggle-room, uPVC doors are a very affordable option compared to composite doors.
Low maintenance
Similar to composite doors, uPVC doors require relatively little maintenance with them only needing an occasional wipe down.
Highly secure
Built with a galvanised steel frame and fitted with sophisticated locking system, uPVC doors are a burglars’ nightmare.
Cons of uPVC doors
Discolouration and wear
It is known that over time, uPVC doors are prone to discolouration and wear which, in some cases, can be so bad that a replacement door is needed, costing more in the long-term.
Lack of choice
uPVC doors are usually mass produced and, therefore, are limited in the colours and shapes that are available.
uPVC vs composite doors
So, who wins: composite doors or uPVC doors?
Well, both have their advantages and disadvantages with composite doors offering higher security and, arguably, better design than uPVC doors but uPVC trumping composite doors on cost.
Truth is, there is no clear winner.
Both doors are good products for different applications.
Quality composite and uPVC doors
Whether it’s composite or uPVC you choose, it’s important to choose a quality service and product.
Looking for a new door?
Here at E&A Windows, our passion is ensuring our doors are manufactured and installed to the highest quality possible.
With over 30 years of experience to draw from, we have been providing homeowners across Watford and Hertfordshire.
We are masters of our craft and we take great pride in our work.
We believe that our customers shouldn’t settle for anything less than perfect. Why not see our full range of composite and uPVC doors?
What our customers say
This fantastic door was supplied and installed last year by E&A Windows. This year I noticed that the door was sticking and becoming difficult to open. I called and the very next day Arthur arranged for a team to stop by and adjust. Fantastic service and the door is opening and closing beautifully 😍
Very professional company that we would highly recommend. From initial conversations with Rob, Alan for all our measurements, and John and his fitting team, we couldn’t be happier with the end result. E&A provides a first class service and helped us with organising bespoke stained glass for our front door and side windows, as well as good recommendations for further works not linked to their services. The fitting team were exceptionally polite, extremely tidy, and considerate. We chose Timberlook windows in Painswick and an Endurance door in the same colour. Happy customers! Thank you 🤩
I wish I’d read the one star review. I also received bully, harassment and intimidation from a member of the team on a dark night with no one else around. Can’t be bother to spend the time writing more details. Disgusting behaviour. Should be reported to the police for the way they acted. Don’t go near this company.
Very professional experience from start to finish with all parts of the process through to installation delivered efficiently. Adrian did a fantastic job when installing, professional, polite & helpful and could not have asked for any more from him.
Great experience, dealing with Erez was a joy from start to finish and very happy with my windows! Highly recommend
E&A Windows replaced all of the windows and front door in my house as well as replacing the framing and glass panels of my conservatory. The price was very competitive and the project was executed professionally and efficiently. The fitting team were excellent, very considerate as well as careful and tidy. I can't fault them at all and I would recommend E&A windows.
Brilliant company. Everything was spot on from start to finish. A pleasure to work with Eres. Nothing was too much trouble. The product looks brilliant and the fitters were real professionals. Highly recommend!!!!
We bought our new windows and doors from A and E and the whole experience was a pleasure. Extremely professional, excellent service, competitive prices and brilliant attention to detail. But what sets them apart from the rest is their customer care. Two and half years on we had a slight problem with the lock on one of the doors, I called and someone came that afternoon and fixed it immediately. Amazing company and Amazing service, thankful to a good friend who recommended them to us!
From start to finish, from our initial visit by Erez, then Arthur the surveyor & the fitting team, John Peter & Andrew E&A exceeded expectations. We are delighted with the windows & the finish. I think my Husband is now convinced we did the right thing after his initial reluctance to replace our windows. We chose Timberlook windows which have a wood effect finish & are perfect for our old house.The team from E&A Windows who did the fitting did a fantastic job. We were really impressed by the attention to detail at every stage of the job, but particularly the last day where they took such care to get all the trim right & looking good. Our house was built in 1890 & nothing is easy as no wall is even but they really took time to get it right & looking good. Andrew spent a long time cutting back & filling & sanding the rotten wood around the kitchen window so it is all ready for our decorator when he comes to paint the rest of the house & the excellent work he has done will ensure we have no further rot! The tidying up after they finished was again, well beyond our expectations - they even swept the grass! Every day they tidied & swept before going home.All three guys worked so well as a team. They also work so hard, not taking any proper breaks! On talking to them, they said that they are able to do such a good job as they are given a realistic time scale for each job by E&A (unlike other companies} so they have plenty of time to make sure the job is done to the highest standard without rushing! They did the job with such enthusiasm & clearly take much pride in their work!I cannot recommend this company enough!
From the first moment when Arthur came round to advise, measure-up and quote for the job we felt we were in good hands. And his team of installers provided the best service. I always think that the best test is if something needs further attention and in this case they returned promptly to fix a small issue and nothing was too much trouble. Our new doors have transformed the back of our house and we highly recommend this company for work of the highest quality. Thank you Arthur and team!
They have fitted a new back door, front door and front room and kitchen window. Great service, price and quality. We are very happy!
We got our back and front doors replaced by E&A Windows and we couldn't be happier with the job they did. Erez was so helpful as took the time to come to our home to give us a quote, explaining all our options thoroughly and clearly without being pressuring in the slightest. The quality of both doors was fantastic and Adrian’s installation was fast and completed to a very high standard. He was also very helpful. We would highly recommend E&A Windows and will definitely use them again for any future double glazing needs. Thanks so much!
Very professional service! During my initial consultation, I was fortunate enough to deal with the owner of the company. He visited my property and spent a few hours talking me through design options and his recommendations. His recommendations were very insightful and ensured my build looked elegant and modern while retaining the functionality required for an active family of 4. The build process was equally professional with the construction team arriving when they said, treating my property with respect and cleaning up after they finished each day...something not often done by today's tradesmen. I've recommend this company to my parents.
I have just had new windows installed by E&A Windows and I must say I was very impressed. Arthur the owner of the company was so helpful and supportive throughout the process. I don't know much about windows so was skeptical at first, but I felt at ease very quickly. The guys who came to fit the windows (John, Christie and Peter) were absolute legends. They were extremely friendly and so so helpful, and the respect they gave me, my elderly parents and our home was exceptional. They took care of our home as if it was their own. I have never come across such professionals, not only did they do a fantastic job , but they went well beyond, seemed like nothing was impossible. They were with us only for 3 days but my parents were actually sad to see them go. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to fit new windows.
This fantastic door was supplied and installed last year by E&A Windows. This year I noticed that the door was sticking and becoming difficult to open. I called and the very next day Arthur arranged for a team to stop by and adjust. Fantastic service and the door is opening and closing beautifully 😍
Very professional company that we would highly recommend. From initial conversations with Rob, Alan for all our measurements, and John and his fitting team, we couldn’t be happier with the end result. E&A provides a first class service and helped us with organising bespoke stained glass for our front door and side windows, as well as good recommendations for further works not linked to their services. The fitting team were exceptionally polite, extremely tidy, and considerate. We chose Timberlook windows in Painswick and an Endurance door in the same colour. Happy customers! Thank you 🤩
I wish I’d read the one star review. I also received bully, harassment and intimidation from a member of the team on a dark night with no one else around. Can’t be bother to spend the time writing more details. Disgusting behaviour. Should be reported to the police for the way they acted. Don’t go near this company.
Very professional experience from start to finish with all parts of the process through to installation delivered efficiently. Adrian did a fantastic job when installing, professional, polite & helpful and could not have asked for any more from him.
Great experience, dealing with Erez was a joy from start to finish and very happy with my windows! Highly recommend
E&A Windows replaced all of the windows and front door in my house as well as replacing the framing and glass panels of my conservatory. The price was very competitive and the project was executed professionally and efficiently. The fitting team were excellent, very considerate as well as careful and tidy. I can't fault them at all and I would recommend E&A windows.
Brilliant company. Everything was spot on from start to finish. A pleasure to work with Eres. Nothing was too much trouble. The product looks brilliant and the fitters were real professionals. Highly recommend!!!!
We bought our new windows and doors from A and E and the whole experience was a pleasure. Extremely professional, excellent service, competitive prices and brilliant attention to detail. But what sets them apart from the rest is their customer care. Two and half years on we had a slight problem with the lock on one of the doors, I called and someone came that afternoon and fixed it immediately. Amazing company and Amazing service, thankful to a good friend who recommended them to us!
From start to finish, from our initial visit by Erez, then Arthur the surveyor & the fitting team, John Peter & Andrew E&A exceeded expectations. We are delighted with the windows & the finish. I think my Husband is now convinced we did the right thing after his initial reluctance to replace our windows. We chose Timberlook windows which have a wood effect finish & are perfect for our old house.The team from E&A Windows who did the fitting did a fantastic job. We were really impressed by the attention to detail at every stage of the job, but particularly the last day where they took such care to get all the trim right & looking good. Our house was built in 1890 & nothing is easy as no wall is even but they really took time to get it right & looking good. Andrew spent a long time cutting back & filling & sanding the rotten wood around the kitchen window so it is all ready for our decorator when he comes to paint the rest of the house & the excellent work he has done will ensure we have no further rot! The tidying up after they finished was again, well beyond our expectations - they even swept the grass! Every day they tidied & swept before going home.All three guys worked so well as a team. They also work so hard, not taking any proper breaks! On talking to them, they said that they are able to do such a good job as they are given a realistic time scale for each job by E&A (unlike other companies} so they have plenty of time to make sure the job is done to the highest standard without rushing! They did the job with such enthusiasm & clearly take much pride in their work!I cannot recommend this company enough!
From the first moment when Arthur came round to advise, measure-up and quote for the job we felt we were in good hands. And his team of installers provided the best service. I always think that the best test is if something needs further attention and in this case they returned promptly to fix a small issue and nothing was too much trouble. Our new doors have transformed the back of our house and we highly recommend this company for work of the highest quality. Thank you Arthur and team!
They have fitted a new back door, front door and front room and kitchen window. Great service, price and quality. We are very happy!
We got our back and front doors replaced by E&A Windows and we couldn't be happier with the job they did. Erez was so helpful as took the time to come to our home to give us a quote, explaining all our options thoroughly and clearly without being pressuring in the slightest. The quality of both doors was fantastic and Adrian’s installation was fast and completed to a very high standard. He was also very helpful. We would highly recommend E&A Windows and will definitely use them again for any future double glazing needs. Thanks so much!
Very professional service! During my initial consultation, I was fortunate enough to deal with the owner of the company. He visited my property and spent a few hours talking me through design options and his recommendations. His recommendations were very insightful and ensured my build looked elegant and modern while retaining the functionality required for an active family of 4. The build process was equally professional with the construction team arriving when they said, treating my property with respect and cleaning up after they finished each day...something not often done by today's tradesmen. I've recommend this company to my parents.
I have just had new windows installed by E&A Windows and I must say I was very impressed. Arthur the owner of the company was so helpful and supportive throughout the process. I don't know much about windows so was skeptical at first, but I felt at ease very quickly. The guys who came to fit the windows (John, Christie and Peter) were absolute legends. They were extremely friendly and so so helpful, and the respect they gave me, my elderly parents and our home was exceptional. They took care of our home as if it was their own. I have never come across such professionals, not only did they do a fantastic job , but they went well beyond, seemed like nothing was impossible. They were with us only for 3 days but my parents were actually sad to see them go. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to fit new windows.
