The Composite Door Shop - Frequently Asked Questions

What is a composite door?

A composite door is an exterior door made from a multitude of materials, instead of a singular material such as wood or upvc, which have been chosen specifically for their beneficial properties. Read the full article "What is a Composite Door?"

Why are composite doors considered to be better than other doors?

Composite doors are the latest addition to the door industry, and have been designed with the knowledge of the flaws of previous doors. Because of this knowledge and the freedom of using multiple materials, composite doors have been designed to phase out old flaws and create a whole new standard of door. Read more about composite doors phasing out common flaws.

What are composite doors made from?

For a more detailed cross section, please view our composite door cross section pdf.

Dedicated 70mm PVCu outer frame with galvanised steel reinforcement. Composite PVC subframe for superior stability. Hardwood inner frame reinforcing for torsional rigidity. Injected thermally insulating polyurthane foam core (100% CFC free). 2mm PVC edge banding with ash grain effect embossing routed to match lock face plate & hinge. 2mm GRP grained surface with through colour to ensure the door skin will NOT warp, twist, bow or crack and never need painting. The GRP skin also has a high resistance against denting. Part ‘M’ compliant low threshold for wheel chair access. Available in gold, silver or black and comes with twin weather seals & tested to BS6375. Cill options from 150mm, 85mm or no cill.

What colour is the inside of the door?

All of our composite doors have a WHITE INTERIOR finish to ensure a light and airy feel to the inside of your hallway.

How long do composite doors last?

According to data from the Housing Association Provident Mutual and the Building Research Establishment, our composite doors are expected to last 35 years, if moving parts are oiled yearly.

How do I order from the Composite Door Shop?

All composite doors are ordered online via our unique door designer. The ordering system is clearly laid out and includes all design options and manufacturing parameters to ensure your quote or order can be processed entirely online by you. If you need any help, the 'i' buttons provide easy to understand information - or you can call or email us for assistance (please see the contact page for details).

Can I fax you a quote?

There is NO need, everything can be priced in seconds online to get an instant price.

How much is delivery?

We deliver our composite doors to anywhere in mainland UK for FREE! If you're unsure whether we deliver to you, please visit our Delivery Locations page.

How long will my order take?

All of our composite doors are custom built to your specifications. From the point of order confirmation, doors take between 3 and 7 working days.

Why can I not change the backing glass on some designs?

This done to standardize stock and enable efficient turn around of the composite doors in a very short lead time.

Can I pick a custom glass?

To allow you to source your exact glass requirement locally, we offer most of our range unglazed.
We do offer custom glass designs for composite doors installed by us.

Does my composite door require registration with FENSA?

Doors with less than 50% glazing are exempt from requiring registration with FENSA under Part L of the Building Control Regulations.

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