Thinking of Fitting a Glass Door?

1. Security is major issue - When it comes to your home, security is always an important issue. Glass doors without a doubt represent a greater element of security risk than many other kinds of door. Safety glass or security glass can go some way towards alleviating the risk but it's important to remember that your front door is your last line of defence against intruders. On the other hand, being able to see who is on the other side of your door before you open it is actually an enhancement to security.
2. Cost concerns - Glass, especially high-quality specialist glass as used in a glass door, can be a pretty pricey material. However, it is important to remember that top quality additions to your home enhance its value. Fitting glass doors should be seen as an investment into the value of your home.
3. Privacy is essential - Newsflash: glass is transparent, meaning outsiders can see in. This means there are probably some places where you don't want to fit a glass door. Then again, if you want to allow light in, but limit visibility, there are many options available to you. Frosted vinyl window coverings or decorative glass options eliminate privacy concerns.
4. Position makes it vulnerable to breakage - Glass is obviously more susceptible to breakage than many other door types. If your kids are keen garden cricket players you probably don't want to fit a glass door unless you are going to take proper protective measures.

1. A glass door improves the flow of natural light - A glass door will obviously allow more natural light into your home, warming and brightening it up.
2. A glass door makes a room looks bigger - When you fit a glass door, you are effectively fitting another window - this creates the illusion of space.
3. Your rooms merge with their surroundings - A glass door helps create unity between the house and your outside space. Bring the beauty of your well-kept garden inside.
4. The modern glass door requires less maintenance - Pilkington has a new glass technology called Pilkington Activ™ - This product is a self cleaning glass for external doors & windows, meaning it does all the hard maintenance work for you!
5. Add value to your home - When you fit a glass door to your house, you improve and add value to your home. Consider the cost of the glass door an investment. And what better to invest in than your home?