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Door installation guide

Sliding, French or glazed uPVC doors: which should you install?

Choose a sliding, French or glazed uPVC door by looking at space, access, threshold, security, ventilation, maintenance and how the room is used. If the existing door only has lock, hinge or alignment faults, repair may still be the better first step.

Short answer

Choose a sliding, French or glazed uPVC door by looking at space, access, threshold, security, ventilation, maintenance and how the room is used. If the existing door only has lock, hinge or alignment faults, repair may still be the better first step.

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Space decides a lot

Sliding doors preserve internal and external swing space. French doors open wider but need room to move. Glazed side doors can suit smaller openings and utility access.

Think about future repairs

Locks, handles, rollers, hinges and seals are the parts that usually need attention later. Installation advice should consider how the door will be used and maintained.

Common things to think about

  • Opening space
  • Security
  • Threshold
  • Ventilation
  • Rollers or hinges
  • Glass panels

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Questions customers ask

  • Should I repair or replace my uPVC door?

    Repair should be checked first when the fault is a lock, handle, barrel, hinge, seal or alignment issue. Replacement is stronger when the frame, slab, security or finish is beyond sensible repair.

  • What details help with a door quote?

    Send photos of the full door, handle, lock, hinges and threshold, plus your location and whether the door is currently secure.

  • Is a door that will not lock urgent?

    Yes. If the property cannot be secured, call the office rather than waiting on a non-urgent form reply.

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Tell us what's wrong and the team will come straight back with the next step — no call-out charge, over-60s discount. For urgent boarding-up, call the office direct.

01255 763 942info@aewindowdoctor.info

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Tell us what needs fixing or replacing.

Include the fault, location, photos and whether the property is secure. That gives the team the best chance of advising quickly.

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