External Doors (Timber)

Designing your External Doors

The doors of a home can make a huge difference to the overall impression of the building. Our timber external doors are truly modern in design, with multi-point locking for exceptional security. Even with dual weather seals to guard against drafts and water ingress, they can still be made in a variety of traditional styles to suit any home. We can incorporate flat, moulded or tongue-and-groove style panels in a number of different configurations including with small or large inset glazing panes, as well as swept heads, decorative glazing bars in grid or curved designs, stained, leaded or patterned glass and much more.

We can also manufacture the doors in a flush style, where the outside of the door finishes flush with the outside of the frame (on outward opening sets) or “stormproof” where the door overlaps the frame. Both of these styles can be made in single or double door configurations and can serve as front doors, back doors, utility doors etc. We can even manufacture glazed or panelled side screens again in a variety of configurations.

The framework of all of our timber external doors is solid hardwood, with the option of solid oak if desired. Critical components are “engineered timber” which means that it is still 100% solid timber, but rather than simply being a piece cut from a single timber board, it is constructed of three or more separate, thinner boards laminated together with special glue.

This forms a much more stable timber length which is very resistant to warping, twisting etc. which is important when it comes to the reliability and durability of the doors. Inset panels or glazing bars and beading are typically made from exterior-grade board material or timber composite.

When painted in a solid colour, these components are indistinguishable from solid timber except under very close inspection. Using these timber-derived materials is not a cost-saving measure, rather it is used to increase the lifespan of the doors since these materials are very resistant to rot and to other problems possible with timber such as warping and splitting. Alongside our solid colour range, we offer translucent stains which show off the natural beauty of the timber underneath.

If a translucent stain colour is specified, all components will be solid timber. We use the very best in modern, microporous paint and stain finishes which allows the timber to “breathe”, letting moisture in and out as the ambient temperature and humidity changes through the seasons. This protection means that with proper maintenance, even these solid timber panels and beading should last for many years to come.

As for the choice of colours, we can paint your external doors in literally any colour. Whether you have a British Standard (BS), RAL, Dulux, Farrow and Ball or other paint manufacturer’s reference, or just a small sample of the colour you’d like, such as a piece of paper or fabric, we can get you the perfect match for your home.

We can also offer a choice of different ironmongery colours including polished brass, polished chrome, satin chrome, gloss black or rustic black forged style as standard, with other colours and finishes available on request.

Replicate External Doors

If you are looking to replicate an existing external door style then our joinery can help. If you are replicating an existing door which requires replacing then we’ll ask for details/imagery. If you have found a style elsewhere that you would like to replicate, please provide us with details during your enquiry.

Some historic doors can (depending on age) be hard to find parts for, or may well be beyond economical repair, at which point, replica doors are ideal to replace with a ‘like for like’ style with new materials and parts.

Hardwood Exterior Doors

Because the Windows and Doors UK Joinery uses only premium sustainable accredited hardwoods to manufacture our external doors, you can be sure that you are purchasing a high-quality, ethical and sustainable product.

When buying an external hardwood door from our range, you will have the option of choosing the amount of glass you want to feature in your doors. Whether you want to let as much natural light into a property as possible, or would prefer solid hardwood doors without glass panels, the choice is yours!

Softwood Exterior Doors

The softwood doors from Windows Doors UK are of equal luxury to our hardwood doors and are slightly cheaper.

Our softwood doors may, however, require a bit more maintenance and are slightly less durable than hardwood options.

That said, pine doors are more hardwearing than PVC external doors, and have a nicer aesthetic.

Ultimately, softwood offers a great alternative to hardwood external doors for those on a slightly smaller budget.

External French, folding and patio doors

The external French and patio doors from Windows Doors UK are particularly suitable for the rear entrance into your property, providing a grand aesthetic and outdoorsy feel. Of course, if you are looking for a space saver then external folding doors are more suitable.

Our external French, folding and patio doors are available in hardwood, softwood and aluminium options.

Front Doors

At Windows Door UK, we supply front doors for a range of properties, from new build houses to standard semi-detached and detached homes, as well as bungalows, cottages, listed properties, manors, countryside manors, mansions and flats. The list is endless! Whatever your property type, you’ll find a beautiful hardwood front door from Windows Doors UK.