I recently read an article mentioning the word façade, which struck a cord, as we in the timber door supply business speak to customers a great deal about the outside appearance of their properties when they are choosing external doors. Now is a particularly good time to choose a new external door as the spring and summer months are the best times to avoid bad weather interfering with the fitting process.
I decided to research the word façade as a matter of interest. Façade, when used as a figure of speech can describe the ‘face’ people show, as an alternative of the true expression of what they really think. Of course this is not the notion I was referring to when I think of a pleasing façade of a property. A façade usually refers to the exterior appearance of a building, usually the frontage, but not always, as is can be any view.
The word façade originates from the French language, which literally means face or frontage, though the previous post-classical Latin means facia. Architecturally speaking the façade of a building is the most important design aspect of a buildings appearance and will set the style of what will be found internally, it aim to stimulate the observer and make a statement in the properties setting along with its functionality. Many historic buildings facades are legally protected and if a building requires extensive renovation, due to disrepair, the façade is often the only remaining structure retained.
A film set or theme park attraction will often have a more temporary façade, which is supported from behind and only used for a short time. This also applies, in some respect, to shops and restaurants, which require façades designed to encourage customers to visit. The façades of our homes require a more permanent and quality construction and the timber doors we choose need to compliment the architectural style along with a representation of what will be seen internally.
If you need a door with a specific, architectural style for your property, then Doorsan have a good selection of external doors to choose from. Alternatively we offer a bespoke service for custom sizes at competitive prices, our Heritage range is ideal for period properties. If you require an external custom door with modern styling then contact us and send a drawing with measurements and specifications for a quotation.
