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With rising energy costs, homeowners in South Wales are increasingly seeking ways to improve their home’s efficiency and reduce bills. One often overlooked solution is upgrading to a high quality composite door.
In this article, we’ll explore a range of modern benefits from composite doors that can significantly enhance your home’s energy efficiency and lead to substantial savings over time.
What is a Composite Door?
A composite door is a modern, energy-efficient entryway that features a solid design using multiple materials for optimal performance. Typically consisting of a solid timber core surrounded by uPVC, glass-reinforced plastic (GRP), and insulating foam, these doors offer superior thermal efficiency compared to traditional single-material options.
Composite doors are designed to mimic the appearance of wooden doors while providing enhanced functionality and requiring less maintenance. Their versatility in design and colour options makes them popular for homeowners.
Energy Efficiency: The Key to Savings
Superior Insulation Properties
Composite doors excel in thermal insulation, significantly reducing heat loss compared to a simple upvc door or aluminium door. The multi-layered construction creates an effective barrier against temperature transfer, helping maintain a consistent indoor temperature throughout the year. The result is a door that can be up to six times more insulating than a traditional wooden door. This improved insulation can lead to noticeable reductions in heating costs.
Many composite doors incorporate thermal break technology, creating a barrier between the door’s interior and exterior surfaces. This feature further enhances energy efficiency by minimising heat transfer, keeping your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer, resulting in lower energy consumption and costs.
High-Performance Weatherstripping
Quality composite doors feature advanced weatherstripping that effectively seals out drafts and moisture, important for an external door. This improves energy efficiency and protects against unpredictable weather, preventing cold air infiltration and reducing the strain on your heating system.
Durability and Low Maintenance
Unlike traditional wooden doors that may warp or crack over time, affecting their energy efficiency, composite doors maintain their performance for years with minimal maintenance. This longevity translates to long-term energy savings and reduced replacement costs. Composite doors resist warping, twisting, splitting, fading and discolouration.
This durability means the door’s energy-efficient properties remain intact for longer, providing consistent savings over its lifespan.
Increased Property Value
Energy-efficient upgrades like composite doors can increase your home’s value, potentially offering a return on investment if you decide to sell. In today’s property market, energy efficiency is a key selling point, with many buyers willing to pay a premium for homes with lower running costs. Composite doors also offer a great look and robust security, more selling points to potential buyers.
Styles to Suit Every Home
Whether you prefer a classic feel traditional composite door design for that timeless appearance or something with a more modern touch or contemporary twist, there’s a type of door to suit every taste. For those who appreciate a sense of simplicity, many designs offer a minimal feel that can provide an ideal look for contemporary homes. On the other hand, if you’re after a more distinguished feel, there are plenty of options that offer a classic design perfect for period properties. This includes glass designs that can offer plenty of light whilst keeping the privacy of your home.
Final Thoughts
Investing in a high quality composite door is a smart choice for South Wales homeowners looking to improve their property’s energy efficiency and reduce costs. With their superior insulation properties, durability, and long-term performance, composite doors offer an excellent opportunity to save money on energy bills while enhancing your home’s security and kerb appeal.
By choosing the right composite door and ensuring proper installation, you can enjoy significant energy savings, enhanced comfort, and a beautiful new door that will serve you well for years. The initial investment in a composite door can be offset by long-term savings on energy bills, reduced maintenance costs, and a potential increase in property value.
Endurance Composite Doors
At Futureglaze, we’re proud to offer the award-winning Endurance composite doors to homeowners across South Wales. These exceptional doors, recognised as the ‘Best Composite Door Manufacturer’ at the National Fenestration Awards 2020, combine outstanding energy efficiency with unparalleled security.
With high-security multipoint locks for peace of mind, and excellent thermal properties, Futureglaze’s Endurance doors offer your property the ideal blend of style, security, and energy savings.
Contact Us
Ready to start saving on your energy bills with a high quality, popular composite door? Futureglaze is a trusted local supplier in South Wales. With 36 years of experience and over 600 positive reviews on Checkatrade, we’re the experts you can rely on.
The best way to view and use our composite front doors is to visit our showroom in Gelli, Pentre, open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
We also offer French doors, patio doors and bifold doors
For a free, no-obligation quote, call us on 01443 423 423, email us at sales@futureglaze.co.uk or use our online form.
