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Choosing an entrance door: security, materials and looks

The entrance door sets the first impression and the security of a home. Here is what to weigh up — materials, security, insulation and looks — when choosing one.

A contemporary entrance door with a brass-line detail

Security comes first

An entrance door is a security element, so the whole door set matters — the leaf, a strong frame, the locking (multi-point locks), the hinges and the glazing where there is any. A secure, well-fitted door set deters intruders and is the foundation to get right before looks.

Materials and the look

Entrance doors come in aluminium, timber and steel, and combinations. Aluminium gives a slim, modern, low-maintenance door in almost any colour and copes well with sun and coastal exposure; timber gives warmth and a classic or high-end look with more upkeep; steel adds strength. Panel designs, glazing, handles and finish set the character.

Insulation, weather and glazing

In the Cyprus climate an entrance door should handle sun, heat and coastal exposure and seal well against weather. A thermally broken frame and an insulated leaf keep the hallway comfortable; any glazing can be obscured or laminated for privacy and security while still bringing in light.

How we supply entrance doors

We make entrance doors to measure — your size, material, finish, glazing and hardware, with secure multi-point locking — and can match them to the other doors and joinery in the project. Send your opening sizes and the look you want for a quote.

Common questions

What is the most secure type of entrance door?

Security comes from the whole door set, not one material: a strong leaf, a robust frame, multi-point locking, good hinges and secure glazing. We supply entrance door sets with multi-point locks, made to your opening.

Which material is best for a front door in Cyprus?

Aluminium is a popular choice — slim, low-maintenance and good with sun and coastal salt; timber suits a warmer, classic look with more upkeep; steel adds strength. The best choice depends on the look, the exposure and the budget.

Can an entrance door be well insulated?

Yes — a thermally broken frame and an insulated leaf keep heat out in summer and in during cooler months, and good seals keep out weather and dust. We specify this for the climate.

Can you match the front door to our internal doors?

Yes. Because everything is made to order, we can coordinate the entrance door's finish and hardware with the interior doors and joinery for a consistent look.

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