Understanding Reinforcement of PVC Doors During or After Installation

Doors are an elemental part of your home as they help you ensure both security and privacy. They are an important investment requiring lots of attention to detail regarding the type of material, installation techniques and protective coatings that you need for maximum durability of the door. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is one of the reliable materials that you can go for, and it is preferred because it is less demanding in terms of maintenance unlike other options like wood. When installing or replacing PVC doors, you might have to carry out reinforcement to optimise their functionality. The following is a thorough look at reinforcement of PVC doors to help you gain some insight:

Common Misconceptions on Reinforcing

Reinforcement of polyvinyl chloride doors is one of the commonly misunderstood procedures when buying and setting up PVC doors. You might be duped into thinking that PVC is generally weak and your doors must be reinforced for them to be stronger. Moreover, there is a misconception that PVC isn't up to the door installation task unless reinforcements are sued within the material. This is not true. Small PVC doorframes barely require reinforcement unless the door is very long (as long as 1800 millimetres). Fabricators consider door installation needs and make the material naturally strong to stand up to the anticipated challenges.

Why It's Needed

Even though The PVC material is properly fabricated and strong enough, you might still need reinforcement. Naturally, PVC is very responsive to heat and temperature fluctuations. The variations in temperature lead to contraction and expansion of the PVC material. This causes misalignment between the door and the frame, forcing the door to clutch inappropriately on the frame and present difficulties when opening or closing. Thankfully, reinforcement provides rigidity over certain cross sections of the frame especially in areas where the door's lock mechanism has been fitted. To add on that, reinforcing also regulates the negative effects of wind loading on the PVC doors in areas geographically windy (coastal areas are a good example). This prevents damage to the PVC door and its accessories.

Material Options for PVC Door Reinforcement

For reinforcement, you can use either aluminium or steel. There is a slight difference in the cost of the two materials. Aluminium is slightly expensive than steel because of the reinforcement attributes that it brings to the table. It doesn't add too much weight to your door's products and it easier to work with compared to steel. Steel, on the other hand, is studier, heavier and adds more weight to the structure of the door.


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