Composite doors are the latest innovation in front door technology. Not only does the door function to the highest standard, but it has superior, long-lasting aesthetics. They come in seven different styles, with additional glazing options, giving you a total of fourteen different designs to choose from over all.
Once you have chosen the front door design to suit your home, it is time to choose the colour to suit your scheme. All of the composite door designs are available in seven external colours. Choose from black, white, red, green, blue, dark wood and light oak. The doors come with a white interior, regardless of the external colour, so you can be sure you internal entrance way is always light and airy. Each colour has an attractive wood grain appearance that is easy to maintain. To keep the composite door looking smart, all that is required is a wipe down when the door becomes dirty or grimy. The colours are fade resistant and won't need repainting or touching up.
To complement your front door, the top quality Yale hardware comes in three finishes. The gold, chrome or black door furniture all have PVD finishes. PVD stands for Physical Vapour Deposition, a process that creates an attractive, shiny and long-lasting finish that is touch and has a high resistance to abrasion and chemical attack.
The hardware used on your composite door is entirely up to you. You can choose from 3 different types of handle and then you can choose a range of optional extras to suit you. The door furniture range includes letter boxes, door numbers and letters, door knockers with spy holes and separate door knockers and spy holes.
If you choose a composite door design with glazing, then you also have to make the choice of which glass design to have. There are a large range of designs from simple to intricate, classic to modern. Again, you can choose the colour to suit your door and your home. If you choose a design with a large window, you may be worried about privacy. To keep your home private and secure, each glazing option comes with a range of obscure backing glass options, with patterns ranging from one (lowest obscuration) to five (highest obscuration).
When you are happy with the appearance of your composite door, it is time to consider the other options. There is a choice of five different outer frames to match or complement your chosen design - white, golden oak, cherry wood, white wood grain or black wood grain. Each frame has a white interior to match the doors white interior.
Once you have chosen your frame, it is time to choose your threshold and sill. A PVC threshold is a raised threshold, common amongst PVC doors. A low aluminium threshold offers a wheelchair accessible threshold, with nothing to step over. Both types of threshold come with three sill options: no sill, a stub sill (85mm) or a 150mm sill. The 150mm sill is most common, allowing water to easily run away from the brickwork. The stub sill and no sill options are used on existing concrete or brick sills - with the stub sill being used to gain height and clearance.
Facts About Composite Doors
There are a lot of people who do not know much about doors. They could probably guess when it comes to wooden or uPVC doors, but the more modern composite doors leave them at a loss.
New Front Door Installation
Composite door installation should be carried out by a qualified fitter to ensure it is done correctly. The installation requires at least two people, as the weight of the front door can make it tricky to handle.
Wooden Folding Doors
Many people are choosing to enhance their homes or business properties by installing a bi-folding door. These doors are made up of glazing panels set in hinged frames that can span large entrance ways. The frames can be made from different materials, but one of the most attractive and versatile materials used is timber.
