Waterside Windows
In recent years, composite doors have grown considerably in popularity, providing a fantastic alternative to traditional timber doors and low-cost PVCu doors. In this article, we will look at some of the key features of composite doors that make them such a common addition to many UK homes.
Composite doors are available in a wide range of colours, finishes and styles to suit any home or setting. Doors in a simple wood grain effect are a popular alternative to timber doors, as are bold coloured doors with a woodgrain texture. One of the biggest advantages is that the door will look great for many years without fading or requiring painting.
For more information on the wide range of composite door customisation options in Birmingham, you can call Waterside Windows and Conservatories today on 0121 706 9633.
The multiple layers of the doors structure, including the polyurethane foam that is injected into the cavity ensure that composite doors provide excellent insulation, keeping the heat in and the cold out, as well as reducing outside noise.
Whilst wooden doors need regular care to keep them in tip top condition, this isn’t the case at all for composite doors. Wood must be stained and varnished to keep it looking great and functioning well, but composite doors can simply be wiped down with soapy water, as you would your windows. The glass reinforced plastic veneers of composite doors are extremely difficult to damage so everyday wear and tear is not a problem, plus they are designed to keep their colour, so painting is unnecessary.
Wooden doors are prone to swelling in wet weather, leading to them becoming stiff and causing problems when it comes to locking the door if it won’t fit properly into the frame. Swelling due to the weather is not a problem with composite doors.
Composite doors last much longer than wooden doors, so you will get much more out of your investment. Whilst composite doors are by no means cheap, in the long term, you will spend much less money as they are built to last.
Composite doors are extremely strong and sturdy and as a result can withstand considerable force from intruders. What gives the composite door its strength is its complex structure; PVC is used to make a strong frame, with steel sometimes used to keep the door straight. The frame is then reinforced by hardwood and eco-friendly polyurethane foam is injected into the inner cavity to provide excellent insulation. To finish the door, glass reinforced plastic is used to provide a great looking door with resistance to damage.
