Secure and Stylish Composite Doors for Suffolk, Norfolk & the Surrounding Areas

Waveney Windows offer an extensive range of front & back doors, patio doors (sliding doors), French doors and bi-fold doors in various sizes, styles and costs to suit all budgets. Waveney Windows have answered a few of the most common questions they get asked about new and replacement double glazed doors below:

How much should I expect to pay for a new front door and have it installed?

The cost of installing a new front door will differ dependant on the type of door you want to install, the door style, colour chosen, material used, if you need to replace the side panels, the size of the door, additional glass features, type of locking system, and the cost of adapting to the structure of your existing door and threshold.

What is the standard size of a front or back door in the UK?

The majority of external doors in the UK are 44mm – 54mm thick but can be up to 70mm. There is no one standard size and if you are unsure of the size you will need, one of our surveyors will be able to measure your existing doors and advise on the size and style of door that will fit. Our customers can rest assured if a door is ordered through Waveney Windows our experienced surveyor will come out to measure to the millimetre before manufacture.

What sizes of external doors do Waveney Windows offer?

Our range of external doors are available in standard UK sizes but can also be customised to your exact requirements. If you are looking at replacing an exterior door within a large opening our bi-fold, French and sliding patio door range are all ideal for this purpose.

External bi-fold doors open by folding in a concertina style and can be made to measure and fit large doorways. The extra double glazed glass allows maximum light into your home and they feature a multi-locking security system which is another welcome feature.

French doors are available in either UPVC or Composite, in a wide range of colours, made to measure to non-standard sizes if required. Sliding patio doors are the perfect mix between a window and a door. As well as offering excellent levels of light in to your property they are also built to give you the very latest insulation to encourage lower heating costs. They are available as 2, 3 or 4 pane options and in various finishes such as woodgrain effects or you may prefer a solid colour, again there are multiple choices in these too.

Can you paint a UPVC door?

You can paint a UPVC door, however, it may void your warranty. We would recommend you check your warranty document or speak to us to double check first. If you are thinking about painting an old UPVC door you might want to consider replacing the existing door with a new composite / UPVC door as they are available in a huge range of colours, we also offer bespoke colours and colour match (choose from our RAL chart). A new door will also provide the very latest in security features using latest technology, and you can expect a complete new door to last for many years based on the durable nature they are manufactured.

What different door designs are available?

Our doors come in a range of styles, sizes, designs and colours that can be customised to your exact requirements. Whether it is bi-fold doors, composite doors, French doors, sliding patio doors or garage doors, Waveney Windows will find the perfect solution for you. All of which can come with a choice of glazing, side panels and are available in a range of colours, styles and accessories including letterplates, spyholes, handles and knockers.

What is the difference between composite and UPVC doors?

Composite doors are made up of a mixture of materials including solid timber, reinforced steel, UPVC and other elements. uPVC doors are purely made from that one material, the other main difference is the price you pay. UPVC tends to be cheaper than composite, however, composite doors offer customers a higher level of home security, thermal efficiency, durability and design.

What warranty comes with a double glazed door?

Waveney Windows doors are all made to the highest specification possible, built to be durable throughout all UK seasons and the various weather extremes which can occur, and all doors automatically come with a 10-year warranty.

What type of door is the most secure?

All our doors offer the very latest technology in security, we would never supply any door which we felt did not offer adequate secure locking. As well as having insurance implications we prefer to keep our customers as safe as we can. For example our composite doors are built with a reinforced frame to protect against break-ins and as standard come designed with the highest door security specifications, including multiple locking systems.

Do I need planning permission for bi-fold doors?

Installing new bi-fold doors to an existing door frame will generally not require planning permission, if they are part of a new extension then the need for planning permission will depend on the whole extension plan.