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What is the Best Back Door for your Home

At Halstead, we understand the importance of finding the best back door for your home. As homeowners, we know that you prioritise functionality, durability, and security in a back door, all while keeping in mind the aesthetic impact it can have on your home. To guide you through your search, our team is dedicated to providing our expert knowledge on the best uPVC back doors for your specific needs.

What is the best affordable back door?

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Glazed back doors are a popular choice amongst homeowners who are looking for an affordable way to bring natural light into the home whilst maintaining safety and security. Even at their affordable price, these back doors are made with high-quality uPVC and thick energy-efficient glass that not only helps to reduce energy costs but also provides durable and break-in resistant protection. Thanks to their sophisticated locking mechanisms, you can trust that you and your family are safe.

At Halstead, we offer a wide range of stylish and easy-to-maintain glazed back doors that add that finishing touch to your home’s exterior. Customisable options include a choice of finishes and designs, such as stable doors, clear or sandblasted glass, and much more.

What are the best low-maintenance back doors?

UK homeowners often choose composite back doors for their durability, affordability and energy-efficiency. These doors are crafted with a combination of uPVC, fibreglass, insulating foam and timber, resulting in a robust and secure door that gives you peace-of-mind in knowing your home is break-in safe.

Composite back doors come at an affordable price without compromising on the quality. These back doors require very little maintenance and provide excellent thermal insulation to keep heat inside, and thus reducing energy bills.

Here at Halstead, we have a variety of styles, finishes and glazing options, making it simple to find a composite back door that suits the style of your home.

What are the best back doors if you want a double-door design?

While French doors are not typically used as back doors, they are a popular choice for the back of the home which is why we have included them in our selection.

Thanks to their timeless elegance and sophistication, French back doors are a firm favourite amongst homeowners across the UK. Looking great is just the start though! French doors come in the popular classic 2-door design with an ultra-slim frame to enable an abundance of natural light to shine into your home. Unlike sliding bifold doors, French doors are constructed with hinges, allowing them to swing open rather than stack, yet still provide wonderful panoramic views.

French doors provide top-notch thermal efficiency, helping to keep your energy costs lower. They are also environmentally friendly thanks to the use of lead-free uPVC materials. We offer customers with a range of customisable options to ensure you end up with the best back door for your home.

What are the best sliding back doors?

When it comes to creating a beautiful indoor-outdoor view and also ensuring security, look no further than patio doors. Similar to French doors in the fact that patio doors are not your typical back door, it felt appropriate to discuss them here as they are commonly featured at the back of the home.

Their aluminum frames add strength and durability, while the precision-engineered ModLock mechanism ensures you can rest easy knowing your home is safe from intruders. The 8-wheeled air-glide system provides a smooth and silent operation, and the doors are reinforced with 4 robust hooks and 2 shootbolts for added safety.

The ultra-slim design and large glass panels give the back of your house a light and airy feel whilst also remaining energy efficient to counteract the British weather.

As always, there is a variety of options for your patio doors at Halstead – we offer a wide range of glazing, colours, glass type, and accessories.

If you have further questions about what we offer at Halstead or need help with an order, don’t hesitate to call 01787 473 516 for your free quotation or through our online form.

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