Weighing up the design options for your home’s front door means juggling style, affordability, security, and practicality. But a composite door may just be the answer to all your concerns. This style of construction is perfect for many British homes thanks to its robust durability and customisable style.
Here at Framemaster, we have our own spectacular selection of bespoke front doors which we warmly invite you to browse. Our designs are open to unlimited personalisation, with additional security enhancements such as keyfree door locking technology and the option for matching windows. Explore elevating the style, harmony, and security of your home with Framemaster today, and in the meantime, here is everything you need to know about composite doors.
What is a composite door?
At the forefront of construction, composite doors are the latest design for household entrances. They are, as its name suggests, made up of a composite of different materials. These commonly include wood, foam, uPVC, and GRP (glass reinforced plastic). By having such a diverse matter of materials, composite doors outperform more simplistic designs in a variety of areas. For example, whilst having the potential to visually resemble an ordinary wooden door, a composite door would not come with the risk of warping that inevitably accompanies a front door made singularly of wood. So it is not surprising how popular composite doors are with British homeowners who value both aesthetics and longevity.
Are composite doors stylish?
The beauty of a composite doors’ external appearance is in its power to suit a diverse array of styles. Whether you might prefer a traditional or contemporary character, a composite door can be fashioned either way.
A striking, smooth black finishing is widely sought after by owners of chic, modern residences, where the traditional timber guise is favoured amongst those with older homes. But really there are endless personalisation options with a composite door, some of which are otherwise incompatible with older door designs, such as elaborate glazing or biometric door locking. With so many lavish options to explore, don’t hesitate to try Framemaster’s online tool that allows you to specially design your own unique composite door.
Can you paint composite doors?
The robust materials that make up a composite door ensures it will remain undamaged by the elements for decades to come, so you’ll likely never be forced into repainting a tired-looking door.
However, if you simply desire a change of colouring, then, yes, painting your composite door is fairly easy. Oil-based enamels are advised over regular paint for guaranteeing stronger coverage and an overall professional finish.
This is another area where composite doors really do offer the best solution to your home’s entrance. It promises you’ll never be made to readdress a crumbling paint job, but it’s smooth exterior facilities repainting should you wish to change things up. It’s undeniable that this process can infuse new life into the appearance of your home as a whole, and so, understandably, having this option is an important attractive quality for the creatives amongst us.
Are composite doors secure?
For keeping you and your loved ones safe, composite doors act as an unyielding layer of protection. Of course, the diverse materials that compound this type of door construction establishes a substantial barrier to the outside world. But on top of the door’s strong composition, our composite doors hinges are durable and corrosion resistant, available in both adjustable and non-adjustable varieties, so you can revolutionise your home into a fortress. Composite door hinge adjustment is quick and simple to do, so you can be sure your door always has a tight close.
Are composite doors thermally efficient?
With one of Framemaster’s expertly crafted composite doors, you’ll no longer suffer gusts of cold air creeping into your home. On average, composite doors boast of an extra 6 mm thickness than other types of doors. It might not initially sound too significant, but the hefty materials that make up composite doors provides quality thermal insulation. The polyurethane foam that often sits at the core of composite doors are superb draught-proof elements that might just rescue your soaring energy bills this winter.
Are composite doors worth the money?
Composite doors prices do tend to be higher than that of other door designs, but all considered the high quality performance and durability of composite doors mean they are undoubtedly better value for money. Composite doors require minimal maintenance, last for decades, and are thermally efficient to the extent that homeowners save money in the long term.
The Framemaster promise
In keeping with The Famemaster Promise, our composite door solutions pledge engineering proficiency that is strong, stylish, and cost effective. On top of this, our supportive team pride themselves on delivering comprehensive and high quality customer service. We set out to provide trusted expertise before, during, and after installation, so that our customers feel truly taken care of. Whether you’re ready to go ahead with your dream composite door construction or are at the very beginning of your planning stage, don’t hesitate to contact us today.
