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Composite vs UPVC Doors: Which Is Best for Your Home?

Composite vs UPVC Doors: Which Is Best for Your Home?

Updated April 2026  |  8 min read  |  By the team at Ken Rhodes  |  35+ years installing doors across Essex If you are shopping for a new front door,... Read more

Posted on: 21 April 2026

Why You Need To Think About Replacing Your Front Door

Why You Need To Think About Replacing Your Front Door

What are composite doors?  Designed to provide better security for your home and improve the look of your property, composite front doors need next to no maintenance. You can simply fit... Read more

Posted on: 7 October 2022

Bi-Fold Doors: What You Don’t Know About Them But Need To

Bi-Fold Doors: What You Don’t Know About Them But Need To

They keep you cosy in winter Few realise that bi-fold doors are well-insulated and weather tight. They will still keep your living room toasty throughout winter. We seal the frames with polyamide plastic... Read more

Posted on: 7 October 2022

Four Reasons you Should Invest in New Patio Doors

Four Reasons you Should Invest in New Patio Doors

The role of a patio door is to bring the outdoor area closer to the living area, meaning you can seamlessly walk from the outside to the indoor area. At Ken... Read more

Posted on: 21 June 2022

5 Signs Your Roof Needs Replacing

5 Signs Your Roof Needs Replacing

Water Stains Water stains in the attic or in rooms are a sure sign of leaks. These may not be constant leaks but could come from ice forming under the... Read more

Posted on: 19 June 2022

Do you know the 5 differences between an orangery and a conservatory?

Do you know the 5 differences between an orangery and a conservatory?

You will need building regulation sign off for an orangery As an orangery is built mostly out of brick you will need to get building regulations sign off before you... Read more

Posted on: 25 September 2019