Composite doors for sale in Milton Keynes: For better security, style and heat efficiency
When we talk about a home’s kerb appeal, there are so many variables … but the front door is the ‘up close and personal’ first impression our home makes to visitors.
According to MK windows and doors expert Jonathan Strefford, of Custom Glaze, the choice of doors available has never been wider, but also more daunting. “A stylish door is every bit as important to 2024 householders as their kitchen, suite or paint colour,” he said. “And just like with them, there are fashions and styles. The added detail with a door, of course, is the practical job it has to do – keeping your house warm and secure. And that’s where many people find themselves baffled by choice.”
We asked Jonathan to answer some of the most common questions around external doors for the home.
What are the popular kinds of doors?
In simple terms there are solid doors – no glazing – or those with glass, which let in light. Both have their advantages and appeal to different markets. uPVC and timber doors are outdated, so now we usually get requests for a composite door.
And what’s that?
It is designed to look and feel like a traditional timber door, but with the safety, security and thermal capabilities way beyond old fashioned styles. People like them for a variety of reasons.
· Style: You can get them in literally any colour, with panelling or without, and with glazing or stained glass if you wish. They come with a huge array of door furniture too, so you can create an almost unique choice for your home to make it stand out from the crowd.
· Insulation: Composite doors are made with advanced insulating materials so are highly efficient – simply put, less heat will escape from your home.
· Durability: These doors are engineered to withstand extremes of weather and impact – so for a busy family home, perhaps with little ones or a dog, it’s a practical choice.
· Security: These doors feature robust locking mechanisms, reinforced frames, and impact-resistant panels, offering advanced security against forced entry and intruders.
· Noise cancelling: The doors are not fully sound-proofed, but people who live on busy streets often tell us they hadn’t realised how much sound their door was letting in until they changed.
· Low maintenance: Built to last and to take on the worst the British weather can throw at them, these doors require minimal upkeep.
· Cost: It’s not the cheapest of options, but with such a long life and the thermal and security benefits, people often find they worth every penny.
Jonathan added: “We love the range of composite doors we have on offer. Ours are CE-marked and accredited by BS 6375, PAS 24 for weather resistance and security, which means they are good quality as standard. For those who want extra reassurance, a Secured by Design upgrade can add on even more security features.”
The Custom Glaze showroom online and at 8 Denbigh Hall Industrial Estate, Denbigh Hall Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 7QT has a huge range on offer. The showroom is open Monday to Saturday.