Glass Front Doors

Yes glass doors are safe, the glass used in Everest glazed doors are fitted with 6.8mm laminated glass as standard, which makes breaking the glass incredibly difficult. Our laminated security glass surpasses every security standard with the extra layer of laminate holding the shards in place should the glass break and ensuring there is no hole left for an intruder to pass through.

Obscure and frosted glass is rated in levels of privacy from 1 to 5 with 1 being almost transparent to 5 which is opaque and not possible to see through. Frosted glass can offer a range of privacy levels as this is dependent on the amount of decorative etching applied.

You can change the front door of your property without needing planning approval. However, it is always advisable to speak to your local authority, as there may be conditions attached to previous permissions or covenants covering what you can and cannot do.

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A large number of variables influence the price of a door including material, construction, if locks and hardware have been added and if the installation is included. The cheapest doors are sold as basic slabs – just the door leaf with no finish or hardware added. All Everest front doors are sold as door sets that come pre-assembled with the frame locks and all hardware in place and we then include the cost of installation.

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Your front door is the first experience of your home that a visitor has and it sets a standard of what they can expect to find inside. First impressions really do count.

According to an expert estate agent's advice, the colour of your front door can have a huge impact on the sale.

The best colour front door to sell your home is a classic colour that's in keeping with the style and location. Black, greys, blues, deep reds, natural woods and classic greens are all safe options you should opt for.

Secured by Design (SBD) is an accreditation that consumers can look for when selecting products to have confidence that a door, window or lock meets a certain level of quality.

To achieve an SPD licence, the products must meet requirements to prevent crime set to a 'Police Preferred Specification'.

SBD approved products can only be produced by a manufacturer with a Secured by Design licence.

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Publicly Available Specification (PAS) is a standard set by an industry to ensure that all manufacturers in an industry are making and selling products that reach the industry benchmark for quality.

PAS is overseen by the BSI (British Standards Institution) who manage the setting and distribution of the PAS standards.

PAS 24 and Secured by Design are independent of each other. However, most SBD products must meet PAS 24 standards as a minimum alongside other SBD requirements.

PAS 24 or an equivalent standard is required to meet Building Regulations for new builds properties.

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