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Replacing PVC front door

  • 12-11-2010 11:46am
    #1
    kkelly77
    Registered Users Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks,

    Is it possible to replace a PVC front door without having to change the surrounding frame? I want to replace me mine for a better quality one as I believe there is a lot of heat loss from the original one in place. Thanks.

    K


Comments

  • #2
    CBYR1983
    Registered Users Posts: 336 ✭✭CBYR1983


    I think it's possible - I know frames can be made up separately.

    I wouldn't advise though as it's better to have door hinged in the factory surely.

    Price around.


  • #3
    metalgear2k2
    Registered Users Posts: 603 ✭✭✭metalgear2k2


    If you go back to the orginal supplier then yes they should be able to replace the door only, not the frame, looking at around €300-400 i'd say. you know that its just the insert that is pvc, that can be changed without changin the door.


  • #4
    kkelly77
    Registered Users Posts: 1,673 ✭✭✭kkelly77


    metalgear2k2 wrote: »
    If you go back to the original supplier then yes they should be able to replace the door only, not the frame, looking at around €300-400 i'd say. you know that its just the insert that is pvc, that can be changed without changin the door.

    No idea who supplied the doors/windows. Already fitted when I bought the house.

    I was wondering about changing the door as I'm almost certain it's one of the main causes of heat loss in the house.


  • #5
    kitser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 137 ✭✭kitser


    could be the frame thats the problem too. not really an option to change the door only. a lot of door and frame profiles are different thickness, and the locks are set at different parts of the section too. the door can be adjusted if its sagging or not grabbing the receivers properly. they might not have insulated behind the door frame - stick a long screwdriver or hanger in between the frame and the plaster at the wall and see how far it goes in. you're better off trying to find the source before you start splashing the cash


  • #6
    metalgear2k2
    Registered Users Posts: 603 ✭✭✭metalgear2k2


    kkelly77 wrote: »
    No idea who supplied the doors/windows. Already fitted when I bought the house.

    I was wondering about changing the door as I'm almost certain it's one of the main causes of heat loss in the house.

    Well imo you would have to find out who it was and go back to them otherwise its a new door and frame.


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