Composite Doors: The Ideal Choice for Your Home?
Imagine a door that not only looks great but also keeps your home safe, secure, and warm. That’s precisely what a composite door offers. Designed with modern living in mind, these doors combine style, strength, and energy efficiency in one package.
Built to last, they’re resistant to warping, fading, and everyday wear, while offering excellent insulation to help reduce energy bills. With a wide range of colours, finishes, and designs, there’s a composite door to suit every home, whether you’d like a traditional look or something sleek and contemporary.
Composite doors: Key points
- Composite doors offer superior security features with a solid timber core.
- A variety of stylish designs and colours allows for customisation to match any home.
- Exceptional thermal insulation and soundproofing.
- Composite doors are more durable and require less maintenance than traditional timber doors.
The benefits of a composite front door
From keeping your home safe to helping you stay warm, composite doors tick many boxes. Let’s take a closer look at the benefits that make them a wise choice:
A high security door with a solid timber core
Composite doors are synonymous with strength and security. Thanks to their robust construction, they offer a security guarantee that few other door types can match. The solid timber core is a key feature, providing a formidable barrier against forced entry. This core is surrounded by additional layers of high-performance materials, making the door both strong and secure.
High security locks and hinges are part of the package, ensuring that your home’s entry points are well-protected. With these doors, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing that your family and possessions are safe.
Door styles: Stylish design options and colour range
When it comes to style, composite doors fit perfectly with most properties. You can select from a vast array of design styles, ensuring that your door complements your home’s architectural aesthetic. Whether you’re drawn to classic designs or contemporary looks, there’s a composite door style to suit your taste. Are you looking for a cottage-style door, or would you like a composite back door with a wood grain finish? No problem.
The colour options are equally impressive, ranging from timeless hues to bold, modern shades. These doors allow for personalisation, enabling you to select GRP skin finishes that mimic traditional wood grain or opt for something unique. Customisable glass panels and hardware add that extra touch of elegance, making your home truly stand out.
Thermal efficiency and soundproofing properties
One notable feature of a composite front door is its exceptional energy efficiency. These doors are thermally efficient, reducing heat loss and helping you save on energy bills. The high-quality materials used in their construction prevent drafts and maintain a cosy indoor environment.
In addition to thermal performance, composite doors boast impressive soundproofing properties. They significantly reduce external noise intrusion, allowing you to enjoy a quieter home. This combination of energy efficiency and soundproofing makes composite doors a wise choice for homeowners who value a quiet, comfortable living space.
The soundproofing benefits of composite doors
If you live near a busy road, school, or train line, external noise can be a daily frustration. One of the most effective ways to reduce unwanted sound is by upgrading your front door — and composite doors are among the best options for noise reduction.
How do composite doors reduce noise?
Composite doors are made from a blend of materials, often including a solid timber or engineered wood core, topped with a tough GRP (glass-reinforced plastic) outer skin. This layered design makes the door heavier and denser than uPVC or hollow wooden doors, helping to block and absorb sound.
Key features that improve soundproofing include:
- Solid core construction for maximum density.
- High-quality rubber seals to stop sound leaking around the edges.
- Multi-layered outer skins to dampen vibrations.
How much quieter can a composite door make your home?
While no door can make a home completely silent, a noise-reducing composite front door can noticeably soften traffic rumble, loud conversations, and general street noise. For the best results, pair it with quality double or triple glazing.
What to look for in a composite door
For maximum peace and quiet:
- Opt for a solid-core composite door rather than foam-filled versions.
- Choose acoustic or laminated glass if the door includes glazing.
- Ensure a professional installation from Thermaglaze so the door fits perfectly and the seals fit tightly.
Composite front door colours
At Thermaglaze, we fit high-quality composite doors from Solidor and Comp-Door, with each offering a wide variety of colour options.
Solidor composite door colour options
An impressive range of colours
Solidor offers one of the broadest colour selections available, with more than 27 colours and the option to choose different shades for the inside and outside of the door.
Colour Collections
- Classic & Traditional
Cream, White, Foiled White, Painswick, Irish Oak, Golden Oak, Rosewood, Ruby Red. - Rustic & Heritage
Irish Oak, Golden Oak, Rosewood, Chartwell Green, Forest Green. - Modern & Minimalist
Pebble Grey, Truffle Brown, Anthracite Grey, French Grey, Midnight Grey, Granite Grey, Twilight Grey, Painswick, Black, Schwarzbraun. - Country & Cottage
Duck Egg Blue, Blue, Pottery Blue, Chartwell Green, Forest Green, Green. - Bold & Statement
Peacock Blue, Midnight Grey, Twilight Grey, Ruby Red, Buttercup Yellow, Tangerine, Pistachio, Green.
Comp-Door composite door colour options
Standard colours
Comp-Door offers a versatile palette of 18 standard colours, and with their dual-colour capability, you can mix and match interior and exterior finishes to create over 250 different combinations.
Available Colour Shades
The 18 standard shades include:
French Grey, Foiled White, Anthracite Grey, Golden Oak, Schwarzbraun, Rosewood, Cream, Agate Grey, Chartwell Green, Irish Oak, Duck Egg Blue, White, Black, Blue, Green, Red, Pebble Grey and Slate Grey.
Popular Choices
Some colours consistently top the popularity charts, including Anthracite Grey, Agate Grey, Black, French Grey, and Chartwell Green. These shades work well with a wide range of architectural styles, from modern new builds to traditional period homes.
Composite doors versus traditional timber doors
When comparing composite doors to traditional timber doors, the advantages become clear. Composite doors are crafted from advanced materials that resist warping, rotting, and weather damage, issues that often plague traditional timber doors.
While timber doors may require frequent painting and repairs to maintain their appearance, composite doors offer a low-maintenance solution. Their durability and resistance to the elements make them a more reliable and long-lasting option for homeowners.
In terms of cost-effectiveness, composite doors represent excellent value for money, offering a long lifespan with minimal upkeep.
Choosing the right composite door for your home
Selecting the right composite door involves the consideration of several factors, something the Thermglaze team will happily help with.
Begin by identifying your home’s architectural style to ensure that your door design complements it. Security features are also crucial, so choose a door that meets your family’s safety needs.
Evaluating the energy efficiency of your door can lead to significant long-term savings, so look for options that offer superior thermal performance.
Summary
Composite doors offer a multitude of benefits that make them the perfect door choice for your home. From enhanced security and stylish designs to energy efficiency and soundproofing, this type of external door provides everything a homeowner could wish for.
If you’re thinking of upgrading your door or doors, why not explore the possibilities that Thermglaze can offer?
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I choose composite doors for my home?
Composite doors are a popular choice due to their durability, security, and energy efficiency. They are made from a combination of materials such as uPVC, wood, and glass fibre, making them strong and resistant to wear and tear. Additionally, composite doors come in a variety of styles and colours to suit your home’s aesthetic.
Are composite doors more secure than other types of doors?
Yes, composite doors are known for their excellent security features. They are constructed with a solid core and have multi-point locking systems, making them highly resistant to forced entry. This added security can give you peace of mind knowing that your home is well-protected against intruders.
Do composite doors require a lot of maintenance?
No, one of the benefits of composite doors is that they are low maintenance. Unlike wooden doors that require regular sanding, painting, and varnishing, composite doors only need an occasional wipe down with a damp cloth to keep them looking their best. This makes them a convenient and hassle-free option for busy homeowners.
Are composite doors energy-efficient?
Yes, composite doors are highly energy-efficient. Their multi-layered construction helps to keep your home well-insulated, reducing heat loss and lowering your energy bills. This means that you can enjoy a comfortable living environment all year round while also reducing your carbon footprint.
Can composite doors increase the value of my home?
Yes. Potential buyers are often drawn to properties with high-quality doors and windows that offer good sound and thermal insulation and increased levels of security.