PVC, aluminium or timber entrance doors: compare complete products
Published on 4 August 2026 · Verified on 18 September 2026 · The Mestravaux.lu team
Start with required passage, opening direction and appearance. Then request PVC, aluminium or timber models meeting the same brief. Material alone establishes neither a performance ranking nor a comparable price.
The essentials in 30 seconds
- Define passage and use before choosing finishes.
- Compare data for each complete door.
- Request maintenance instructions and replaceable-part information.
Describe equivalent variants
For PVC, specify profile and panel construction; for aluminium, profile, panel and finish; for timber, species or composition and finished faces. Keep dimensions, glass, lock, threshold and work equivalent. Do not assign general superiority to a material without model data.
| Critère | PVC | Aluminium | Bois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | souvent contenu | plus élevé | variable |
| Entretien | limité | limité | finition à suivre |
| Grandes dimensions | à valider | rigidité utile | section à adapter |
| Réparation | profil dépendant | finition spécialisée | bois réparable selon état |
Cette grille prépare la comparaison ; elle ne remplace pas le diagnostic du support et du produit précis.
Read useful product data
The cited Bel’M sheet separates Ud insulation, weather performance, acoustics, dimensions and lock. It illustrates categories to request, not performance for every door. Its French prices and conditions are not Luxembourg references.
Check entrance use
Request drawings of clear passage, opening direction and floor levels on both sides. Mention pushchairs, reduced mobility, bags or daylight needs. Ask to try the handle and lock. Price and confirm motorised controls, intercom or decorative glass before manufacture.
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Bel’M provides material-specific instructions for its doors. Request your model’s guidance for surfaces, seals and hardware. Clarify replaceable parts and warranty conditions. Treat no material as entirely maintenance-free.
Include surrounding work
Request removal, frame and threshold treatment, substrate adaptation and finishes. Assign junctions and any temporary closure. Compare final totals with equivalent options. Clarify appearance constraints and necessary agreement before ordering; catalogue models do not automatically suit every location.
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Frequently asked questions
Which material costs least?
Request equivalent variants. No verified local price ranking is established here.
Is timber always repairable?
Have damage, construction and available parts assessed. A general material property is insufficient.
Is a glazed door automatically less secure?
Request documented characteristics of the assembly and glazing rather than judging appearance.
Can I compare only the thermal value?
Include passage, operation, acoustics where needed, maintenance and fitting. One figure does not describe the whole decision.
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