Composite is a material that is highly strong and structurally sound, providing the best security possible for front doors. Crafted from a combination of materials, including UPVC, wood, and glass-reinforced plastic (GRP), these doors are incredibly durable and resistant to wear and tear. When choosing the best material for a front door, homeowners have several considerations, ranging from security to the door’s look and feel. This article takes a look at the benefits of composite for front doors compared to other materials.
We are one of the leading manufacturers and installers of composite doors in Bristol. We will work with you to design and install the perfect composite front door that provides you with security and increased kerb appeal. Get in touch with our team to arrange for your free quote.
Composite is Superior to Materials Such as Timber
Timber has historically been used for front doors because it looks great and provides strong visual appeal. However, if timber isn’t treated correctly, then it becomes damaged over time and requires significant care and maintenance. This is a big problem for front doors, as the structural integrity is vital for the security of your property. If timber becomes damaged or rotten, then the structure becomes significantly weaker. This allows potential intruders to break through your door more easily and makes it a target for potential burglaries.
Composite is one of, if not the strongest, material combinations possible for your front door. You are also able to use our colour match service to emulate the style and look of timber without the negatives. Composite doesn’t rot, and it resists environmental damage without the requirement of extensive and constant maintenance. With the strength that composite front doors provide, many potential intruders won’t even attempt to break in through the front door. This is because they are well known for being extremely difficult, if not impossible, to break without highly specialised tools and causing large amounts of noise.
Exceptional Security in Construction as Standard
We understand that security is a very important feature when installing double or triple-glazing products for your property. The security features that are installed with our composite front doors as standard further enhance the defence of the front of your property. Advanced multi-locking systems keep intruders out and are designed for optimal durability, even after extended use, to keep locks from sticking and keep them in top quality as a front door. Investing in security can also reduce insurance premiums, as you are taking active measures to increase the security of your home and reduce the likelihood of having to make a claim.
Thermal Efficiency is Very Important for External Doors
Estimates predict that 15 to 20% of all heat is lost through doors, with your front door being a factor as a door that is always being exposed to the elements and is opening and closing. Our composite front doors are manufactured with thermal efficiency in mind to keep heat in during the winter months and to keep your property cool in the summer. Older, less insulated doors can even be responsible for more heat loss, so it’s highly recommended to consider a replacement if you have an old front door.
Other signs that you may need to arrange for a replacement are as follows:
- You can feel the airflow even when the door is securely shut.
- There’s clear and visible damage on the door itself.
- The locks are sticking or showing signs of wear.
- Your door isn’t shutting or opening properly.
- The seals on the door look damaged.
Low Maintenance As a Material
Another great benefit of composite for front doors is that it is a material that requires little to no maintenance after it is installed. Cleaning your front door is simple when you choose composite. You can use a mild soapy detergent or just water and a cloth to clean your door, and it will look as good as new. This prevents dirt from building up and making the door look dirty, but also protects the overall function of the door itself. You will also want to inspect metal elements such as hinges, handles and other features of the door and ensure that they are lubricated correctly. Avoid WD-40 and other products such as this, as they dry quickly. Light engineering oil and other products such as this are the best choice for lubrication for your door.
Your door is one of the main things keeping the inside out, so you want a material that you can depend on to face environmental damage head-on. As well as not being able to rot or warp, composite resists UV radiation. This maintains the look of your door for many years, and you won’t have to worry about having to replace your door due to damage.
The durability of your door also means that it resists dents, scratches and general wear and tear. This extends the lifespan of the door further, especially when compared to single-structure materials. Composite is designed to look fantastic and repel damage from normal use. This will make your door last for years to come and make composite the best choice for many when it comes to the material for your front door.
Keeping Noise Out With Your Door
The multi-layered design of the composite is also designed to keep noise out. From the front of your property, you are likely facing the entrance to a road or pathways, where you can hear a lot of noise from the outside. Nothing is more annoying than when you are trying to relax or find some peace, and you can hear noise coming from outside your property. The dense solid core of the composite structure keeps noise out from the front of your property, and this provides you with peace and quiet all year round.
It's a Cost-Effective Solution For Your Property
Because of all of these benefits, composite doors are known to increase the overall value of your home once you install them. Composite is on the more expensive side when it comes to cost, but you are investing in a material that will last for many years as a fully functional door. You are investing in removing repair costs and having to maintain your door over time. This saves you time and money, and it takes very minimal effort to make your door look as amazing as when it was installed.
You also don’t have to worry about early replacement costs, which is why composite is such a popular choice for front doors. With the security benefits of your door, you won’t have to worry about the security of the front of your property, as it’s extremely difficult to break into composite doors.
We are one of the leading manufacturers and installers of front doors in Bristol. We will work with you to design and install the perfect composite front door, and we will ensure that your door matches the style of your property. Get in touch to arrange for your free quote.