It is easy to see why composite doors are an increasingly popular choice with homeowners due to the vast range of styles the added security, durability and thermal energy efficiency that make them stand out against wooden doors and Upvc doors.
Composite doors are one of our most popular installations at A Grade Windows and Doors, and we want to share everything you need to know to make the right choice for your home.
What is a composite door?
Let’s first talk about what a composite door actually is and what it is made of.
Our high-standard composite doors have a core high-density foam of 40mm, which provides an unbeatable thermal energy performance and gives the door a strong and durable structure. Each door has a GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) skin that is low maintenance, extremely hard wearing and long lasting.
Available in a wide range of styles, you can create a door that feels bespoke to your home; whether it is an Edwardian townhouse, country cottage, barn conversion or a more contemporary style, you will find a composite door that will compliment your home.
Composite Doors – Benefits
As we mentioned, the many benefits are one of the main reasons that make composite doors a popular choice, so let’s take a look at what they are.
Thermal Energy Efficiency
Home energy efficiency is something that is important to us all; we want to keep those rising energy costs down, be kinder to the planet and have a warm and cosy home.
Our composite doors have a A++ energy efficiency rating in our doors that are solid panels; if you choose to have glazing panels in your door, it still offers an impressive A+ energy rating.
Durability and Strength
A composite door is hard to beat on its strength due to the structured layers of high-density foam and hard wearing GRP skin that give it a rigid construction designed to last and protect your home from all the elements for decades.
You can have complete confidence that your door will stay looking good and that it won’t warp or fade from the elements or be easily damaged from day-to-day wear and tear.
Security
As we mentioned above, the strong and rigid design combined with a reinforced steel frame makes a composite door incredibly secure against unwelcome intruders.
They have a secure multi-point locking system as standard with the option to upgrade to a “Police Preferred” system for that added peace of mind.
Low Maintenance
Once your new composite door is installed and creates that incredible look at the entrance of your home, you can be assured that it is simple to keep it looking just like new for years to come.
We know that our doors can become dirty from the outside elements, traffic and even our pets and children, so from time to time, grab a good old fashioned bowl of soapy water and a damp cloth and give your door a wipe down. It really is that simple.
Design Options
You really are spoilt for choice with composite door designs, which means you can really create something bespoke to your tastes and the style of your home.
We offer 30 door styles and 43 colours as standard, from a classic clotted cream to a vibrant, very berry, a contemporary agate grey to wooden effect like Irish oak.
It doesn’t stop there, either! We did say that you can create a door that feels bespoke, which means more than just the style and colour.
You can choose a solid panel style or have the option to add in glazing panels with many choices in designs, sizes, patterns and colours.
It is then time to add the finishing touches to your composite door, with your door furniture. Choose your knocker, handles, letter plate, numbers and spy hole from various styles and finishes.
Are you excited to design a stunning entrance for your home? We have a door designer on our website, where you can play around with all the options available until you have created your perfect door, then simply click to obtain a free quote from our team.
Whilst these are some of the most popular benefits our customers love, there are many more such as noise reduction, added kerb appeal and no more draughts!
If you would like to find out more information on window and door installations from A grade, you can browse our website or get in touch with our team today 01299 667433, who will be happy to answer any questions that you may have or arrange a free home consultation and no obligation quote.