Give your front door a festive makeover

There’s something about Christmas that makes all of us (well nearly all) hark back to various traditions and rituals. And with the Festive season just around the corner, part of the welcome for friends and family comes from decorating the house, both inside and out.

At Lockwood we love driving past houses where we’ve installed windows and doors to see them decorated for Christmas. We’re really proud of our range of composite and uPVC windows and doors, each of which brings style and elegance to every home - whether it be traditional or contemporary.

So, if you’re looking at adorning your doors with a Christmas wreath, you can head out and buy an artificial one, or have a hand at making your own. Our expertise is windows and doors but If you’re feeling creative then check out this really useful guide on how to make a Christmas wreath from BBC Gardeners World Magazine.

A New Year. A new door opens. A window of opportunity.

No one likes January. After all the festivities are over, it’s back to the grind and back to taking down those decorations, including that wreath. But it’s also an opportune time to think of ways to enhance your property, not just for good looks but for energy saving costs too. With energy prices showing no sign of slowing down, a new composite door and PVCu windows are a fantastic investment in both security and energy efficiency.

Our composite doors are made by our sister company Composite Doors Yorkshire and they’re designed to be strong, secure and long lasting. Featuring a solid timber core and thermo plastic door skins, they also have a Kommerling outer frame reinforced with galvanised steel and an Astral S locking cylinder. These doors are a real investment and, unlike traditional doors, won't fade or discolour. And the great thing is they can be as unique as you want them with a range of contemporary and traditional designs, as well as different glass options.

Now let’s take a closer look at uPVC windows. We manufacture uPVC windows in a range of styles including double glazed patio windows, casement, sash (with sash horns) as well as tilt and turn windows with concealed locking mechanisms.They also come in a range of weather-resistant foil laminated colours which can also be specified with interior colour trims.

Since 2002, building regulations stipulate that all new or replacement windows must now come with Pilkington KS glass, or similar. This low emissivity glass reflects heat back into the room while also letting in free heat from the sun. This is known as passive solar gain. Another specialist glass to consider is Pilkington energikare, a double glazing system which has been recognised by the Energy Savings Trust for its energy efficiency credentials.

We want our customers to be able to make informed decisions on their windows and doors. We know it’s a major investment and we know that energy efficiency is now, more than ever, an important consideration.

Find out why our windows and doors are different, and how the rating system by the British Fenestration Rating Council is your important guide to understanding how energy efficient your windows are.

This blog on the top 5 things to ask your window provider is essential reading.

So, if you’re looking at a longer term makeover for your front door that will last you Christmas after Christmas, why not contact us or drop into our showroom. Good luck with that Christmas wreath, and let’s talk windows and doors once we’re on the other side of all the Festive mayhem.