Buying a door? Get best type of threshold for the floor

It may not seem like a big deal what height and type of threshold a replacement door has, but choose the wrong one for the wrong installation and UK homeowners may live to regret their decision. Most of us would prefer all our external doors to have a low threshold from both a practical and aesthetic point of view……….However!

Whilst low thresholds are essential for internal floors to avoid trip hazards, they need careful consideration before being specified for external residential entrances. Whatever a double glazing salesman may tell you, the simple fact of the matter is that whatever type of replacement doors you are considering (i.e. aluminium, composite, hardwood or UPVC doors), a low threshold has a poorer weather rating than standard thresholds. The…