Your front door should be more than just an entrance to your home. It should keep everyone and everything inside your home safe, help protect against the unpredictable South Wales weather and, increasingly, it should add to your home’s style and character.
Many of today’s composite doors have come a long way, combining the traditional and classic appearance of a wooden front door with modern materials and smart technology. In the Xtreme Door range, for example, you’ll find exceptional thermal performance and robust security built into every door, but that’s not all. There are plenty of reasons they have become a leading choice for homeowners.
Here are 10 features to look for when choosing a modern composite door for your home.
Options, options, and more options!
One of the more obvious appeals of composite doors is the sheer amount of choice available. Whether old or new, the truth still remains that no two houses are the same. That’s why today’s fabricators aren’t offering run-of-the-mill ranges anymore. Whether you’re looking for a classic style of door to blend seamlessly with your period property, something more contemporary, or even a stand-out, unique design and colour to showcase your personality, composite doors come in a myriad of shapes, sizes, colours and finishes to suit practically any home.
This of course includes an unmatched variety of hardware, decorative details and glazing options to choose from, making it easier to find a door that suits your home, rather than settling for something standard.
The best part is, if you still can’t find a door that’s exactly your vision, you can create your own completely custom door using our composite door designer.
Industry-leading security
Your front door is the key point of entry to your home, so if it isn’t completely secure, it’s really not doing its job.
Xtreme composite doors incorporate robust locking systems designed to provide a high level of protection for your family and your belongings, with multi-point locking systems that secure the door at several points around the frame, while strong door construction makes the entrance extremely difficult to force.
The most important piece of advice we can offer is this: When you’re comparing composite doors on the market, make sure to look for products that meet recognised security standards, such as PAS 24. This is the difference between something that is sold as ‘secure’ and something that is secure.
Quality you can see and feel
What makes the quality of composite doors so tangible is that they are made using a combination of modern materials, rather than a single slab of timber. It’s this detailed construction that gives them their renowned strength and helps them withstand the everyday wear and tear that comes with being one of the most frequently used parts of the home.
Lifestyles are constantly evolving and getting busier in this modern age, and composite doors are designed to keep up. A quality composite door should be built to cope with everything from the bustle of family life to the ever-changing Welsh weather.
Keeping heat locked in
Too many homes still lose their heating through the front door, composite doors offer the perfect solution. A well-insulated composite door can help reduce the amount of heat that escapes due to tightly sealed gaps and a thermal core, helping you keep warmth inside during winter and a more comfortable home throughout the year.
This combined with modern glazing and an effective seal around the frame can help reduce draughts and retain your home’s heat, effectively lowering your heating costs year-round.
Protection, whatever the weather
Your front door has to stand up to whatever the Welsh weather throws at it, which is a challenge composite doors are built to handle. Rain, wind, extreme cold and sunlight can all take their toll on an exterior door over time, but modern composite doors are designed with durability and weather resistance in mind, so you won’t have to worry about cracking, faded paint or water ingress after a bad bout of weather, whatever the seasons bring.
Smooth operation
Older doors can become difficult to live with over time, starting to squeak, stick, slam or feel clunky when opening and closing. It might seem like a small thing on paper, but hurrying out in the morning without having to pause or fumble at the door can feel like a truly noticeable luxury when you invest in a door replacement. Modern composite doors are designed for smooth, easy, reliable operation, with quality hinges, handles and locking mechanisms working together for a door that feels effortless to open, close and lock every day.
You can even take it one step further with self-locking doors, which simplify everyday life and are an ideal security measure (especially if someone forgetful lives in your house!).
Long-lasting performance
No one wants a front door that requires constant sanding, painting or treating. Once it’s installed, you shouldn’t have to worry about any of these things. Composite doors are designed to look and perform great without constant intervention, giving you the stunning appearance you want without the same level of ongoing maintenance associated with some traditional timber doors.
For most people, keeping a modern composite door looking its best is relatively straightforward, with a simple occasional clean being enough to keep it looking fresh.
Made to fit your home
We’ve already discussed the vast variety of different composite doors to choose from, but we can’t glaze over their most attractive benefits, which is the design flexibility they offer.
Each style and spec has been crafted with a range of property types in mind, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Real thought and expertise goes into the design of each and every Xtreme Door. Whether you’re looking for barn / cottage-style, or a super sleek, contemporary entrance, you won’t be hard pressed to find an Xtreme Door that meets the mark.
Is a composite door right for your home?
If you’re looking for a new front door, there are very few homes that wouldn’t benefit from a composite door. With their combination of security, durability, thermal performance and design flexibility, they’re easily one of the most practical options for a front door replacement.
It’s important to note that not every brand of composite door is made to the same specification, and each one is unique. When comparing your options, look beyond the colour and design and consider the door’s security credentials, insulation, weather resistance, hardware and installation.
At Falcon Installations, we can help you find a composite door that suits both your home and your requirements. From traditional styles to contemporary designs, our range offers plenty of ways to create an entrance that’s secure, practical and built to last.
Ready to transform your entrance? Visit our showroom in Bridgend or get in touch with Falcon Installations to discuss your options.
