Understanding Origin Front Door threshold options | Supplying front doors to customers
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Ensuring your customers choose the right front door threshold option for them is important, as it ensures their doors provide the appropriate weather protection and ideal mobility option.
Find out more about the threshold options for Origin Front Doors and how to advise customers on choosing the right option for them.
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Find out why threshold options are important to bear in mind when specifying a door for a customer.
Read about the threshold options for Origin Front Doors.
Find out how to advise customers on choosing the right threshold option for them.
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Why are threshold options important to consider when specifying a door for a customer?
Every exterior door threshold plays a part in weatherproofing a property, and security and durability should be key priorities when ensuring an external door is ideal for a property. A front door threshold will create a secure seal when the doors are closed, ensuring maximum safety and weather protection.
Thresholds can also contribute to the appearance, finish and weather tightness of a door. For example – a lower, subtle threshold can more seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor spaces to create a sense of continuity and openness. A low threshold can also lower the risk of tripping when stepping through the doorway – increasing user safety, particularly for homeowners with mobility issues.
When advising your customers on front door threshold options – you need to explain the benefits of achieving the appropriate level of weather protection, as well as mobility and cosmetic requirements.
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Origin Front Door threshold options
Non-weathered thresholds
Our non-weathered thresholds are just 50mm high, which allows them to provide a flush walkway between rooms. However, they do not provide the same level of weather protection as the weathered option.
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Weathered thresholds
Our weathered thresholds are designed to offer exceptional rates of weather protection, and they are ideal if the door will not be in a porch or sheltered from extreme weather. You should advise customers that this option will allow their home to stay watertight and protected from adverse weather conditions.
Mobility thresholds
Our mobility thresholds are just 20mm high and can provide optimum accessibility to wheelchair users or those who use walking aids. When helping a customer choose the right option, you need to provide advice on accessibility and take into account the different designs and weather protection.
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Advising customers on threshold options
Weathered thresholds are the most popular front door threshold option, as they provide optimal protection against wind and rain. Weather protection tends to be a priority for most homeowners; however, you should consider a variety of factors when helping them specify the right threshold option:
Will the door be located in a porch?
If the area around the front door is sheltered and wind and rain rarely drive straight towards the doors, the non-weathered low threshold may be suitable.
Does the customer have specific mobility requirements?
If accessibility is a priority for your customers, the mobility threshold is likely to be the right choice. If someone living in the property, or a frequent visitor to the property, uses a wheelchair or walking aid, accessibility will probably be prioritised over weatherproofing. Similarly, if anyone who will frequently be using the door has mobility or balance problems that put them at increased risk of falling or tripping, the mobility metal threshold could be a great choice.
What are the customer’s priorities?
If aesthetics are deemed very important to your customers, the non-weathered threshold might be a preferable option. This will give customers a completely flush transition through the doors, but it should be made clear that full weather protection will not be guaranteed in extreme weather.
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Origin Front Door options
Origin Front Doors can be tailored and custom-made to fit bespoke specifications. In addition to bespoke sizing and threshold options, we also offer the following bespoke options:
- Configuration: customers have the options of Single Front Doors and French Doors, depending on the size of their entryway and how they wish to use the door. Find out more in our specification guide.
- Colour: Available in over 150 different RAL colours, allowing your customers to choose the right option for them. Whether this be blue, brown or a classic black or white – your customers are guaranteed to find the perfect colour. Read more about the options of front door colours here.
- Design: There are ten unique panel designs to choose from, ranging from classic styles to ultra-modern aluminium panels. Customers can choose a design that is suitable for them from the Sandringham and Kensington range of panels.
- Opening options: Origin Front Doors can open inwards or outwards. This allows your customers to select the best option to suit their available space and surroundings.
- Handles: Customers can choose from a range of handle materials and colours – with a selection of both traditional and more modern designs.
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Why supply Origin Front Doors?
Why not become an Origin Trade Partner with us today? There are countless perks to benefit from! This includes:
Ongoing training and support
Origin’s technical support is readily available for all trade customers – from specification sheets and technical drawings to installation guides, Origin has everything you could possibly need. If you require further support, Origin’s dedicated service team are just an email or phone call away.
Product training
In addition to offering ongoing training and support, Origin’s On-Site Installation Training will also benefit all your installers by telling you how to efficiently and accurately install Origin products.
Origin Sale Safe (OSS) ordering system
In a matter of 5 minutes, you can get a bespoke quote and order instantly. In an industry where quotes can take more than 7 days to input by hand, Origin offers free, unlimited use
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