Double Glazing - Composite House Front Doors

[Bazile]

Is a non - composite door fine or should you go for a composite door ?

[davebro]

https://www.doubleglazingnetwork.com/blog/pros-cons-composite-doors/

[Bazile]

Thanks for the link

[Bazile]

The builder if you see this

In your experience of the building business , which one would you recommend ?

[The Builder]

Hi Baz.
Yes, I saw it, but dave's link says it all really.

My two cents worth...
1. Timber doors are prone to shrink/expand/warp/... except maybe expensive hardwood ones if you're lucky.

2. uPVC doors are much more stable, but not necessarily secure. (Baddies often kick the panels in)... but they are relatively cheap.

3. Composite doors are very stable, tend not to distort, and are very secure.

4. Steel doors (used widely in volume building these days) are very stable, secure, and problem-free.

To answer your question: Composite over non-composite every time, but they are expensive. They will last though.

[Bazile]

Thanks TB

[Giggsie]

How could I tell if I have a composite door or not.

[The Builder]

Good question Giggsie.

Some of the top quality composites are 48mm thick. I know that's no help though because good standard quality ones are the usual 44mm thick.
The only thing I can suggest is to try to get an idea of the weight.
As you swing it, it should feel more like the weight of a hardwood... i.e. very heavy.
A non-composite should definitely feel much lighter when you use it.

Not very scientific I'm afraid.

[Giggsie]

Thanks TB that’s why I was asking I always say “ I feel this door is heavy” think you have answered my question thank you.