Installing a new front door

[gill3891]

Hi there,
I am looking to install a new uPVC front door on my house and was wondering if anyone could tell me what the new building regulations were on the installation process? Basically I have been quoted a ridiculous amount from a named company for a new front and back door and don't want to pay that much. I know someone who could install it for me but was wondering if you need some sort of certificate to do this, for future sales? Thanks in advance.

[thelewisgang]

I can't help you with your question but if you go onto www.diynot.com once you have registered you can ask questions & they might be able to help you on there. hope this helps. good luck

[eddery]

We just had an extension built .. electrical works needed a certified installer, but the other building work including front door did not. However, the door itself needed to meet building regs - I think that anything with over 40% glass area needs double glazing, quite possibly in toughened glass. You may be getting that anyway with a upvc door (ours was wooden). Also, it's probably worth making sure you buy something with a locking system which meets insurers' minimum requirements / or gets you a discount on your insurance premiums. Cheers

[gill3891]

Thanks so much, any ideas how I find out about the building regulations required?