No, you do not have to replace the frame, but you often should. If the frame is sound, square and the right profile, a new door can be hung in it. If it is cracked, bowed or worn, a new door inherits those faults.
What should be checked on the frame?
- Cracks or splits at the corners
- Bowing along the length of the frame
- Square: measure both diagonals of the opening
- The condition of the threshold and the keeps
What does a complete doorset add?
A doorset is a matched, factory-built unit, so the frame, door, seals and locking are designed to work together. That usually means a simpler fit, a cleaner finish and one guarantee covering the whole door.
Can a composite door go into a uPVC frame?
Sometimes. A composite slab is typically around 44 mm thick against about 28 mm for a uPVC door panel, so the frame’s rebate must be able to take it. Most composite doors are supplied as a complete doorset for this reason.
How do you decide?
Judge the frame first. A sound frame can stay, and a failing one should go. Our team can assess it as part of a uPVC door quote.
Thinking about a new door? We supply and fit doors across Wolverhampton and the surrounding area, and you deal directly with us, the owners. Call 01902 633355, message us on WhatsApp, or request a quote.