To combat this issue make sure the door you re buying allows for swelling especially if it will be south facing.
Composite doors in direct sunlight.
The company were prepared to fit a new one under warranty but we realised that it would probably just happen again and we are really happy with it.
Composite doors are a stylish durable and worthwhile investment for your property.
Problems with composite doors.
Problems with composite doors are in reality few and far between.
I m struggling to lock my door.
However cheaper upvc doors tend to discolour more easily which might mean that a white door put in direct sunlight for several years might turn a rather more unpleasant shade of yellow.
The best doors for a south facing entry.
We have used polytrol on our brown composite front door which had faded in patches caused by the sun rain and dirt from passing traffic it now looks like it did when we had it fitted.
Your doors are required to make a great first impression of your home despite being exposed to rain sunlight pollution and frequent use over time.
Nothing in any of the brochure or order suggested darker doors have different performance to lighter ones nor any mention of keeping out of direct sunlight.
Homes with entries that face the south can expect the front door to be in the sun all day unless the yard is bountifully landscaped or the home faces an.
When the sun shines on your door it will naturally swell and expand further making opening and closing almost impossible.
Before buying any door it s worth thinking not only about how it looks now but how it will look in years to come.
It s also common for composite doors to drop which in turn.