Why Composite Doors Are a Nifty, Sturdy and Energy Efficient Choice

A composite door is a great addition to any home. They’re weatherproof, energy efficient and offer security. They can be customised in various ways, including colour and glazing.

Unlike wooden doors, they don’t require regular repainting or major repairs. They look new for many years, and a wipe down with a cloth is all they need to keep them looking great.
Durability

A GRP composite door is a tough choice that’s designed to withstand bumps, scrapes and even dents. It’s also resistant to cracking and warping due to extreme weather conditions. The GRP skin can also be sprayed in the colour of your choice. The doors are then cured with an infrared bake to make sure the paint stays in place.

They’re also well insulated to keep your home warm in the winter and cooler in the summer. This helps you save money on your energy bills while making your home more comfortable to live in.

Although they were created with security and durability in mind, composite doors don’t compromise on style. They are available in a wide range of colours, styles and designs to suit any style preference. They’re incredibly customisable with a variety of glazing options to let in natural light and complement your home. You can also choose from a variety of handle, hardware and letterbox configurations.
Energy efficiency

A composite door is a great way to reduce your energy bills and keep your home warm. It has a thermal core made from high-quality polyurethane foam that is injected into the door cavity and offers A-rated insulation to your home. The outer door frame is made from sturdy 70mm uPVC and has steel reinforcement.

Composite doors are not prone to draughts, unlike uPVC or wooden front doors, as they are manufactured with a tight fit to eliminate any gaps. Residor composite doors feature a tough exterior layer, 3.6mm thick on their standard models and 6.4mm on their elite range. This makes them highly durable, with a high resistance to warping, bowing, twisting, splitting and cracking.

The exterior of your composite front door is also protected by a hard-wearing acrylic paint that is applied in a ‘through colour’ process during manufacture, so it will never fade or bleach with age. This is a great advantage over traditional uPVC which can fade when exposed to the sun or timber doors that need constant painting and maintenance.
Security

If your customers want to protect their home from intruders, then composite doors are a great choice. They’re incredibly hard-wearing, have a robust frame and have multi-point locking mechanisms to stop burglars from forcing their way in.

They’re also easy to look after, with just a wipe over and the odd oiled hinge needed. This will keep them looking good for years to come.

Solidor have designed their doors to be one of the most secure front and back door options available today. Their 48mm design is 10% thicker than their closest competitors and they’ve even been tested by the police using a battering ram!

Rockdoor has made their front and back doors extra tough with a patented S-Glaze technology that prevents the glass from being prised out of the door. They also feature nickel coated solid brass hook locks that slide into steel keeps and have a reinforced inner frame that’s 60% stronger than standard composite doors.
Style

If your wooden or uPVC front door is starting to look a little drab and you’re not enjoying the high maintenance headaches that come with them, a composite front door will provide you with an alternative solution. Composite doors don’t weather, warp or twist and they won’t need painting.

The outer skin of a composite door is moulded to replicate the appearance of a wood grain for that authentic kerb appeal but unlike uPVC it doesn’t fade. This is because the GRP skin is sprayed with a hard-wearing acrylic paint and baked in an infrared oven which allows the colour to be ‘infused’ into the surface, rather than sitting on top.

SRJ’s range of composite doors come in an extensive selection of coloured finishes and can be customised with different glazing options, door furniture, styles and colours to suit your home. They also feature a SmartLock from Yale, which makes them extremely robust against unwanted intruders.composite doors neath