Doors

Replacement doors scoped, quoted and coordinated for your home. EvoHome helps you compare composite, uPVC, aluminium, bifold, French and patio options, review installer quotations and coordinate the project. The physical installation is carried out by an installer in our vetted network. Your front door is the first thing visitors see and the last line of defence for your home.

In Hampshire and across the South of England, doors must withstand coastal winds, driving rain, and the full range of UK weather conditions while maintaining security, energy efficiency, and aesthetic appeal. ## Security Standards in 2026 Modern door security has advanced significantly. PAS 24:2022 is the current UK standard for enhanced security performance, testing doors against physical attack including lock manipulation, forced entry, and cylinder snapping.

Many insurance policies now require PAS 24 compliance — making it essential rather than optional for any replacement door. ## Thermal Performance Matters A poorly insulated door can account for significant heat loss, particularly in older properties. Composite doors typically offer U-values of 1.0–1.4 W/m²K compared to 2.

5–3.0 for older timber or basic uPVC doors. For bifold and patio doors with large glass areas, the glazing specification becomes critical — low-e coatings, argon fill, and warm-edge spacer bars can dramatically improve performance. ## Hampshire Weather Considerations Properties along the south coast and in exposed rural locations face higher wind loads and driving rain than sheltered inland areas.

Door weather ratings should be specified accordingly — with particular attention to water tightness at the threshold and frame junctions. A door that performs adequately in a sheltered location may leak in an exposed coastal position. ## Preparation and Installation Quality Even the best door will underperform if installed poorly.

Critical factors include correct structural preparation, proper shimming and packing, adequate expansion gaps, professional sealing with appropriate materials, and correct hardware adjustment. A well-installed mid-range door will outperform a premium door that has been rushed into a poorly prepared opening. ## Choosing the Right Door Type - Composite front doors: an insulated core with a hard-wearing skin.

The usual recommendation for front entrances on security, thermal performance and maintenance. - uPVC: cost-effective for back doors and utility entrances. - Aluminium: slim frames and large glazed areas, well suited to contemporary rear elevations and bi-folds. - Timber: right for period frontages and conservation settings, with a maintenance commitment.

- Patio options: sliding, bi-fold and French doors each trade off clear opening, threshold detail, cleaning and cost. Bi-folds give the widest opening, large sliders give the best view when closed, and French doors are the simplest and most economical. ## Security and Thermal Performance Ask for PAS 24 tested doorsets, a…