What is a Composite Door?
When it comes to home improvement, the front door is normally the first thing visitors notice. Choosing the right door is important for your home’s security, energy efficiency and overall visual appearance. With so many alternatives on the market, choosing the right style of door can be difficult. Among so many options composite doors really standout due to their durability, versatility and aesthetic appeal.
The Structure of a Composite Door
Composite doors are made from a variety of materials, including wood, PVC, insulation foam, and glass reinforced plastic (GRP). This combination of materials creates a door that combines the strength and stability of wood with the low maintenance and weather resilience of modern materials.
Strength and Durability
One of the key benefits of composite doors is their high strength and durability. Unlike traditional wooden doors, composite doors are resistant to warping, bending and breaking, making them an excellent choice for dealing with the unpredictable British weather. Whether it’s searing heat, torrential rain, or freezing weather, composite doors retain their quality, providing strength and durability.
Security Features
Composite doors are often stronger than regular doors; the frame is reinforced with galvanised steel, and the GRP shell can bear more force than other doors. This, along with the fact that composite doors are thicker than most other doors, makes them an excellent choice for security.
Energy Efficiency
Composite doors are not only strong and secure, but they are also very energy efficient. The insulating foam core reduces heat loss, keeping your home warm and comfortable while lowering your energy costs. With rising energy expenses and growing environmental awareness, investing in an energy efficient door benefits both, your wallet and the earth.
Aesthetics
Beyond its functional benefits, composite doors come in a variety of styles, colours, and finishes, allowing you to select a design that complements the architectural style of your home. Whether you prefer the timeless elegance of a conventional wooden door or the sleek modern look of a contemporary design, there is a composite door to suit your tastes and preferences.
Low Maintenance
Standard doors require maintenance treatments such as stains, paint, and varnish to protect them from the weather damage, which must be renewed on a regular basis. Composite doors, on the other hand, have a GRP skin that makes them entirely weather resistant and eliminates the need for treatments to prevent decay, peeling, or flaking. This is why so many homeowners have chosen composite doors as an alternative, as they require little maintenance to keep them working as they should.
In conclusion, composite doors provide a winning combination of strength, security, energy efficiency, aesthetics, and low maintenance, making them a great choice for homeowners. Whether you want to improve your property’s visual appeal or increase its security and energy efficiency, investing in a composite door is a wise investment.
Why Choose Wiltshire Windows?
We pride ourselves on our high-quality products. We are committed to helping customers enhance and transform their homes with tailored advice, customer support and non-pressurised approach to sales.
Here at Wiltshire Windows not only do we provide a 10-year guarantee for our window and door installations but we provide a 10-year insurance backed warranty that is fully transferable in the event that you sell your home.
If you’re ready to experience the benefits of composite doors, you can get competitive prices quickly and easily by using our online quote engine. Alternatively, if you have any questions about our composite doors, our team is available to help. You can fill out our online contact form or call us at 01793 727 668. With years of industry experience, our team will listen to your project requirements to find the ideal solution for your property.