Door installation guide
Sliding, French or glazed uPVC doors: which should you install?
Choose a sliding, French or glazed uPVC door by looking at space, access, threshold, security, ventilation, maintenance and how the room is used. If the existing door only has lock, hinge or alignment faults, repair may still be the better first step.
Short answer
Choose a sliding, French or glazed uPVC door by looking at space, access, threshold, security, ventilation, maintenance and how the room is used. If the existing door only has lock, hinge or alignment faults, repair may still be the better first step.
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Space decides a lot
Sliding doors preserve internal and external swing space. French doors open wider but need room to move. Glazed side doors can suit smaller openings and utility access.
Think about future repairs
Locks, handles, rollers, hinges and seals are the parts that usually need attention later. Installation advice should consider how the door will be used and maintained.
Common decisions this page covers
- Opening space
- Security
- Threshold
- Ventilation
- Rollers or hinges
- Glass panels
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Questions customers ask
- Should I repair or replace my uPVC door?
Repair should be checked first when the fault is a lock, handle, barrel, hinge, seal or alignment issue. Replacement is stronger when the frame, slab, security or finish is beyond sensible repair.
- What details help with a door quote?
Send photos of the full door, handle, lock, hinges and threshold, plus your location and whether the door is currently secure.
- Is a door that will not lock urgent?
Yes. If the property cannot be secured, call the office rather than waiting on a non-urgent form reply.
Tell us what needs fixing or replacing.
Include the fault, location, photos and whether the property is secure. That gives the team the best chance of advising quickly.