{"id":73745,"date":"2020-03-27T18:17:37","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T18:17:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doorsonlineuk.co.uk\/?p=73745"},"modified":"2025-04-22T17:33:18","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T16:33:18","slug":"what-are-composite-doors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.doorsonlineuk.co.uk\/blog\/how-to\/what-are-composite-doors\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Composite Front Doors?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Composite doors<\/a> are being increasingly used in the UK as front entrance doors<\/a>. As they are made from a variety of different materials and are one of the most durable door types, it\u2019s easy to understand their soar in popularity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Composite is a relatively new manufacturing process for making doors. In the past, timber, uPVC and aluminium would be the main types of materials to use for your external doors and windows. However, since composite was created, many homeowners now gravitate to composite doors for durability and security purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019re going to take a deeper look into what composite doors are and how they\u2019re a great alternative to timber, uPVC and aluminium.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Are Composite Doors?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Composite doors are relatively new to the trade market. Many homeowners are transitioning from the more traditional timber, uPVC and aluminium doors and moving over to composite.<\/span><\/p>\n

Created using a combination of materials, composite doors are effectively a hybrid and usually cost more than most other materials that are used for external windows and doors. But they\u2019re extremely durable and offer higher security levels in comparison.<\/span><\/p>\n

What do composite doors look like?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Composite doors, at first glance, appear as timber. A composite door has a very attractive wood grain on its exterior making it a great choice for homeowners who want a natural effect with the benefits from multiple materials.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are composite front doors?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Composite front doors are a fusion of different materials. The materials used are already found on the market, but they\u2019re moulded together to create a composite door. A composite door has all the high-quality elements of various materials combined to create a very strong external door.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are Composite Doors Made From?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Composite doors are made from timber, glass-reinforced plastic, and uPVC. Manufacturers take the best parts of these materials and combine them to create an incredibly strong door. In fact, it\u2019s the strongest material currently on the market.<\/span><\/p>\n

Composite doors have a solid timber core. The sheets of timber are glued together and pressed under high pressure. This pressure allows the timber sheets to completely mould together and create one solid piece of wood. The door is then coated in uPVC and\/or glass-reinforced plastic (GRP).<\/span><\/p>\n

GRP is a fibre-reinforced polymer which is a very robust material – even more than carbon fibre. Its lightweight and flexible properties make it the perfect coating for a timber core.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are pros and cons to all types of doors. uPVC is inexpensive and durable to harsh weather conditions, however, isn\u2019t very strong in the unfortunate case of a break-in. Timber is a very strong material, however, can warp and rot over time.<\/span><\/p>\n

By combining all of these elements together, we\u2019re removing the cons from the materials. A solid wooden core provides the strength, but the uPVC and GRP protect the wood from warping. Making a long-lasting durable door.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Secure Are Composite Doors?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Composite doors are the strongest material to date. Perfect for external doors. While timber and aluminium offer incredible levels of durability, they do have their flaws. The perks of timber, uPVC and GRP are combined together to create a composite door which removes the unwanted security risks from a single-material door. The strong structure proves hard to break down so if security is a concern you may want to consider a composite front door.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits Of Composite Doors<\/strong><\/h2>\n