With the colder months drawing in, this brings the battle of heat loss in our homes.
Your front door is one of the most significant points of potential heat escape in your home. That’s why it needs to act as a thermal barrier with a high quality, thermally efficient entrance door.
Composite doors are the optimal solution for this, especially if you are seeking superior thermal performance, security and seasonal style.
What Makes Composite Doors Ideal For Winter Performance?
Composite doors feature a multi layered structure. The term ‘composite’ means built from multiple materials in itself, making it the perfect combination for maximum performance.
Composite doors have a dense, insulating core made from high density foam or solid timber. These are both key thermal performers, especially when compared to many older door types which are hollow.
Composite doors also have a durable GRP skin. This Glass Reinforced Plastic outer skin is durable, weather resistant and won’t warp, swell or crack in extreme wet or cold conditions.
Not only that, but these durable doors have high quality, continuous weather seals and draught excluders that are integral to its system, making composite doors ideal for winter performance.
Energy Efficiency: How Composite Doors Reduce Heat Loss
Here at SRJ Windows, our composite doors achieve excellent, low U-values making them a fantastic heat retention solution.
They are double rebated, which means that they don’t have draughty hinges or locks. They are also all fitted with 70mm thick slab, triple glazed units as standard.
The doors’ stable fibre glass reinforcement internal core has been designed to ensure the door withstands all Scottish weather conditions, making it a great choice compared to older door materials.
Not only can our composite doors connect superior insulation directly to your home through warmer hallways and reduced energy consumption, but they can also directly lower your heating bills. You will still need to use your heating during these colder months but your composite door will see you relying less on it.
This gives you more disposable income to spend on your family’s Christmas gifts or for a treat for yourself.
Comparing Composite vs Timber In Cold Climates
Composite vs Timber
Composite doors offer the classic look of timber but without the winter worry of swelling, warping or needing regular painting and sealing to prevent moisture damage.
Timber’s insulation capacity can vary with grain and knots, whereas composite is engineered for uniform thermal performance.
Composite doors are the superior winter choice; this is because they are solid and have an engineered structure guaranteed for high thermal efficiency and longevity.
Added Security & Insulation Benefits
At SRJ, the inherent density of the stable fibre glass reinforcement core of our composite doors makes them much harder to penetrate than a standard panel door.
Composite doors also feature multi point locking systems. Here at SRJ, our composite doors are fitted with anti-bump, anti-drill, anti-pick and anti-snap Kitemarked cylinder lock barrels as standard. This gives you peace of mind, especially during the dark winter months that are currently upon us.
Composite doors also feature excellent acoustic insulation. This is sometimes an overlooked winter benefit and the door’s dense core is fantastic at dampening outside noise (like high winds and winter storms), adding to your home’s tranquillity, warmth and festive spirit.
Design & Colour Options For Seasonal Appeal
With the festive season near, you can connect your design choice to the time of year.
The door’s GRP skin allows for rich, deep colours like deep reds, forest greens and navy blues that are UV stable and won’t fade, even under the low winter sun.
At SRJ, our composite doors are available in a full range of colour options so you can match your front door to the rest of your home’s aesthetic.
You can even customise your glass and glazing to suit your personal style. Whether that is through decorative, clear or obscure glazing, you can make your composite front door leave a lasting impression on your guests.
For the finishing touches, you can choose from handles, knockers and letterboxes to complete your winter ready, welcoming aesthetic.
Choosing a Composite Door For Your Home
We recommend that you contact us for expert advice on choosing the right composite front door for your home.
Even the best door needs expert installation. That’s why our fitters here at SRJ are professionals with decades of experience, guaranteeing you a perfectly fitted door and ensuring you maximum winter protection.
Speak to our friendly, expert team today or visit our showroom to view our composite doors in person.
Stay Warm & Stylish This Winter
A composite front door provides you with superior thermal performance and unbeatable style. You can be rest assured that you can spend more time celebrating the festive season knowing your home is winter protected and stylish.
When you choose a composite door from SRJ, you are investing in a smart, long term investment that will pay you dividends in comfort and savings every winter.
Choose your perfect, winter ready composite door and contact SRJ Windows today.
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