Choosing External Doors
External doors exist to protect us and to make a clear demarcation between our homes and the outside world. The home may have more than one external door, but it’s likely that the front door is the main entrance. It’s rare today to have a “tradesman’s entrance” at the side or back. For security reasons, side and back doors are often fenced off from the house front and are very different in style and use from the front door.External Doors are symbolic for most people. We shut our entrance door behind us and enter our home life, hopefully leaving the street and work behind us. The choice of external door is important for safety and comfort. It’s a barrier between the inhabitants and the weather, and so when choosing the entrance external door you need to be clear about your home’s particular situation. You’ll need to consider the climate and exposure to the elements. For instance, a front door on a hilly street facing the prevailing wind and without a protective hedge, fence or wall in front of it, will need to be very well finished and completely draught proof. A front door protected by a porch or one which is otherwise sheltered from bad weather may need less in the way of draught excluding.
