Front door wooden or upvc?

[tali1]

Which is better all round for front door -wooden or upvc?
Which keeps the cold out better and general insulation? Which is more secure?
Thx

[The Builder]

Modern uPVC doors are a lot better these days than some of the old tat that used to be about. The usually have 5-point locking which mega -secure. They can be fitted to timber doors, but do add quite a bit to the cost.
Timber doors do take a while to fit them properly, especially fitting seals that match up to the efficiency of vPVC weather seals.
It's purely a matter of choice.
In a period building, most people go for timber every time. If it's a regular estate new-build or a bungalow, uPvc doesn't look out of place.
My biggest complaint is the diabolical brilliant white! I must admit I always paint plastic doors. It's surprising how much better they look then.

[missprim]

At the moment I have windows and doors made of wood but they warp and do not keep the heat in. Next month they are to be replaced with uvpc and I'm hoping these with be draught proof and more secure.
Doors and windows don't have to be white, they come in different colours but you can have them white on the inside to add light.

[carlton23]

My windows and doors are double glazed with very hard wood and are very strong and secure.