When deciding on the right composite or uPVC doors for your home, you need to ensure the design, style and colour scheme are right for you. It might be challenging to know which type of front door is the best option as your property’s decor and design (traditional, modern or heritage) will often dictate the composite or uPVC front door you choose. That said, you still have plenty of door styles to choose from.
However, one particular door design that many homeowners don’t consider often is inverted panel doors. What are these doors, and why would they be a better choice than traditional hinged doors or doors with raised panel designs? The window and door fitters at Sure4Doors have outlined all there is to know about inverted front doors, hopefully giving you some inspiration for your new or replacement door.
Inverted door styles can be applied to any traditional uPVC or composite front door. The general performance of your front door remains the same, providing your home with excellent security and temperature control.
The primary difference between standard and inverted doors is the design itself. Many designs push outside the door frame, whereas inverted doors are pushed into the material itself.
You may be thinking about whether this design is purely aesthetic and offers no tangible benefits compared to raised panel doors. However, there are many reasons why homeowners choose the inverted option, which we have outlined below.
Many homeowners prefer not to have protruding door panels as they can look somewhat ‘out of place’ compared to the rest of the property’s features. Using inverted door panels alleviates this inconsistency by sitting comfortably within the door frame design, creating a clean, neat, and professional look.
Raised door panels are more susceptible to dirt, dust and debris from outdoors and letting it enter the property. While this doesn’t happen for every raised door design, those that are poorly designed or maintained will sadly fall victim to it, which isn’t always that appealing visually.
Furthermore, severe debris and dust damage can potentially impact the door’s reliability and performance.
Inverted uPVC and composite door panels never let any outside debris get into a property. They’re effortless to clean and keep on top of; all they require from time to time is a wipe down with a damp cloth.
As with all doors and windows available from the Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey-based door fitters, Sure4Doors, our inverted door products benefit from being infinitely customisable.
We provide an easy-to-use door designer tool for fitted composite doors and those from door manufacturers Virtuoso or Solidor. These allow you to design the door frame shape, including toplights and sidelights, in various uPVC or composite door styles. You can also select specific door colours and glazed panel options to suit your needs.
With inverted doors, these products are no different from standard hinged front doors, offering the same flexibility in design and customisation options.
Doors that sit within the frame offer that little more heat protection and weather resistance.
In some cases, the door framing and door itself remain separate, which requires additional precision and tweaking to make it right; however, the inverted frame option gives you complete peace of mind that it’s built to specification.
This means that if you want ultimate security for your belongings, stay warmer in the winter, and have no risk whatsoever of adverse weather conditions causing you a problem, consider inverted door solutions from Sure4Doors.
In conclusion, it’s clear to see how beneficial these doors can be to any property. If you’re based in Berkshire or Hampshire and would like a quote for a bespoke door design from the experienced, professional front door installers and suppliers at Sure4Doors, please contact us directly.
At Sure4Doors, we aren’t just front door suppliers in Berkshire and Hampshire. We provide an extensive range of solutions, ranging from internal doors and bi-fold doors to bespoke fire door or garage door installations. We also provide locksmith and key cutting services if your locking system needs upgrading.
We also provide external door adjustments, so if you already have an inverted door design that you want to keep, but know it needs some TLC, we can also help there.
For customers requiring something to visualise their exterior door ideas, check out our door design tool and see what options are available. Alternatively, if you want a unique design, please call us, and we’d be happy to help.
