February 29, 2016 by Home My Heaven Choosing a door can be tough – and one of the many choices you’re going to be faced with is the material that you’d like. Nowadays doors tend to come in timber, uPVC and composite – but the real question is: Do you actually know which material would be best? Fortunately there’s an easy answer to that: Composite doors. When it comes to quality, composite doors are a class apart and will provide you with numerous benefits. While they might not be the cheapest type of doors out there, they more than make up for it in other ways. Some of the main benefits of composite doors include: In contrast to other types of doors, composite doors are far stronger. Because they blend several types of material into the door itself, it ends up a sturdy and tough slab – and can certainly withstand a swift kick by an intruder attempting to break in.

  1. Low maintenance and long-lasting

The only maintenance you can expect to have to carry out on your composite door is to wipe it down with a damp cloth from time to time to clean it. That is a stark difference from timber doors that need to be treated to ensure they don’t warp, and uPVC doors that often need to be re-painted as the old paint starts to peel or look faded. On top of being low maintenance it will also have a much longer lifespan than most other doors – which could help you to save money in the long run. While different composite doors are designed differently all of the ones that you find nowadays include various forms of inner insulation as part of the blend of materials. Having a composite door will help you to ensure that your house loses less heat and your energy bill will reflect that too. Aside from being strong and sturdy in the first place, composite doors are also perfect if you want to add additional security features – such as multi-point locking systems. Essentially a composite door will allow you to choose from the best locks available nowadays, increasing the security of your home even further. While other doors tend to be fairly restricted in terms of the types of looks and styles that they come in – composite doors have no such limitation. When you’re looking at composite doors to buy you’ll see that they come in numerous different types of styles and there are so varied that you should easily find one that fits your home and the décor you’re going for. By going over some of the Truedor composite doors that are out there, you should be able to start to see just how invaluable it would be to have one standing on the threshold of your home. If you opt for a composite door, not only will you end up with a great-looking door, but also one that is so much more than that too. Categories DoorLeave a comment November 28, 2013 by Home My Heaven Everyone has the ability to come and go from their house as they please. It’s a very freeing feeling that we have. However, shouldn’t your pet have this right too? Not enough dog owners take into consideration installing a doggie door. While cutting a hole into your door may not seem like a great way to spend the day, they’re relatively easy to install. Not only do they make things better for your dog, but they also make things a lot more convenient for you. Here are some reasons why you should consider installing a doggie door for your four-legged friend.

  • It allows your dog to go out and explore things on their own. Dogs are nothing if not little explorers. Having a doggy door increases their ability to go out and investigate things in the front yard or backyard. Overall, this will make your dog a lot happier.
  • It isn’t just for indoor dogs. Indoor dogs can use it to get outside when they want to and outdoor dogs can use it to go inside when they want to. This is, especially, useful on rainy days and you don’t want your dog stuck in the doghouse during a storm.
  • Gone are the days where your dog has to “hold it.” Everyone with an indoor dog knows that after a long day at work, the first thing they have to do is open the door so their dog can go pee. A doggy door makes your pet more comfortable by allowing it to go take care of its business throughout the day.
  • Doggie doors also prevent accidents. Puppies tend to have a harder time “holding it” than older dogs. Having a doggy door can prevent a lot of messes.
  • Dogs get bored when they’re cooped up in the house. Boredom can lead to your dog being a little bit on the destructive side. There are horror stories of people coming home from work to an absolutely trashed house. Having a doggy door is sure to keep your dog stimulated.
  • Dogs love scratching doors when they want to go outside. While it’s a good idea to keep your dogs nails trimmed, it’s very easy to forget. The constant scratching of the door can leave permanent marks on it.
  • Doggie doors provide your dog with plenty of exercise. Throughout the day, they will constantly be running back and forth from the house to the outside.
  • Heaven forbid, there’s some sort of fire or danger inside of the house. A doggie door can save your pet’s life. Dogs die every year, in house fires. Obviously, this is because dogs can’t open doors. With a doggie door, you are ensuring that your pet has a means to escape if the worst comes to pass.
  • In addition to providing safety on the inside, doggie doors can provide safety on the outside. Doggie doors can allow your dog to investigate intruders on the outside. This can alert you or your dog may be able to scare them off.

In addition to providing a multitude of benefits for your dog, remember that a doggie door is useful for you as well.

Benefits for You

  • Installing a doggie door means less annoying barking. We love our dogs, but boy can they be annoying when they want to go outside. Instead of barking at things they hear outside, they’ll be able to leave an investigate.
  • When your dog has freedom to come and go as it pleases, it also means your dog is less reliant on you. Now, you don’t have to worry about crawling out of bed at the break of dawn to let your dog out. Sleep in!
  • With a doggie door, you don’t need to take your friend on nearly as many walks. It will exercise on its own and let you do your own thing. Dogs that stay in the house all day tend to have a lot of pent up energy by the time you get home from work.

All in all, installing a doggie door is a quick and easy process. They have the ability to make you and your dog much happier.

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