The christmas just gone and even the most part of January seen regions throughout england covered in snow. The prolgonged process of snow turning to ice, slightly thawing and re-freezing has proved to be a hassle for homeowners in many different ways, most notably the damage it has caused to gutters and downpipes.
At Selecta their research has been directed at how this impacts homeowners' choices of front doors. Many people were seen on estates during the snowy period regularly clearing snow of drives and pathways leading up to their home entrances, many cursing as they then return indoors sprinkling muddy snow on their carpet or as advised their front door mat. The regular splashes of ice and snow and low temperatures naturally takes its toll on most things that are exposed to it, your front door being no exception. For those individuals who have composite doors the aftermath of months with harsh weather is not so bleak. Many when the weather permits can simply go outside with a damp cloth and wipe away all stains, marks with no trouble whatsoever. Selecta expect many homeowners to be more prepared for winter 2011 and anticipate people to be purchasing composite doors to replace their existing wooden, cracked and weather beaten doors, affording more opportunities to worry about who has arranged the snowmans eyes and nose!