Composite Front Doors & Security

Around two thirds of burglars gain access to a property through a door. With this in mind, it is important for you to consider how secure one of the most vulnerable points of your home is. Not only would a secure front door offer you piece of mind, but it would benefit your insurance coverage and add value to your property.

Wooden and uPVC doors are known for their weaknesses. uPVC doors are often so flimsy that they can easily be kicked in, either ripping from the frame or panels becoming loose. Wooden doors aren't much better, with enough force the entire door can easily crack. They mostly rely on the hardware used, the hinges and the locks, to keep the property relatively secure.
Because composite doors are comprised of several materials, which have each been chosen for their beneficial properties, they do not crack or break up. The hardware used by most composite door manufacturers is of the highest quality, to compliment the superb door. High security hinges, multi-point locks and laminated glass all offer protection whilst you are away from your home and spy holes and security chains reduce the risk of potential intruders taking advantage of you opening your door to the unknown.

If you're in the UK, make sure you get the highest level of security by looking out for the Secured by Design logo. Secured by Design is a UK police initiative which tests security products such as doors, windows, locks and more. The products tested are subjected to a higher level of attack than standard security tests, so you know that if you get a Secured by Design approved product, you are getting the best security possible.

What are Composite Doors?

What are Composite Doors?

For those of you not in the industry, the key question you probably have whenever you see or hear a composite door mentioned is what actually is a composite door?

Basically, a composite door is a door made from a combination of different materials instead of a singular material, such as wood or uPVC. The materials remain separate in the finished door and are chosen for their qualities. Being able to combine several different materials with beneficial properties results in the ability to create a door superior to doors of the past. The flaws of wooden and uPVC doors are taken in to consideration and improved upon in this modern door.

Composite doors are used in entrances of homes, both as front doors and back doors.