Composite Doors: A Strong Defence Against Burglars
- 18 December 2024
- Blog
Home security is paramount and choosing the right front door is vital to protecting your home. For front doors, the best solution, by far, is a composite door.
At Droylsden Glass, we’ve spent over forty years helping homeowners upgrade their property’s security through our premium composite doors, which combine robust construction with sophisticated security systems.
What is a Composite Door?
Unlike timber or uPVC doors, composite doors combine a GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) exterior skin with either a solid timber core or high density foam core reinforced with robust internal components. This sophisticated construction creates an entrance door that excels in security, thermal efficiency, and durability.
Why Your Front Door’s Security Matters
Home security starts at your front door, and statistics clearly show why. According to recent UK data, 59% of burglars gain entry through the front door, while approximately one-third choose the back door as their entry point. Only 7% of break-ins occur through windows.
Through its innovative construction, a composite door provides multiple layers of protection. The combination of advanced locking mechanisms, impact-resistant materials, and reinforced frames provides excellent strength against potential intruders. Unlike traditional door materials, composite doors are explicitly engineered to resist break-in methods, providing improved security through their core design rather than relying solely on additional security features.
Our Premium Composite Door Range
DoorCo Composite Doors
DoorCo represents the pinnacle of composite door technology in the UK market, offering three distinct collections to suit every homeowner’s needs: Traditional, Contemporary, and Designer. Each door combines cutting-edge security features with exceptional thermal performance and aesthetic appeal.
At the core of every DoorCo door is a sophisticated construction featuring a high-definition GRP outer skin and high-density polyurethane foam core. This combination creates a strong door that is highly resistant to scratches and weathering. The GRP skin ensures your door maintains its appearance year after year, while the foam core provides superior insulation, helping to reduce energy bills through excellent thermal efficiency.
Security is paramount in the DoorCo design, with each door featuring:
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- Advanced multi-point locking systems
- TS007 high security cylinders
- TS008 letterplates
- Minimum B-rated energy efficiency
The Traditional collection combines timeless charm with modern security benefits. It is perfect for period properties or those seeking a classic look.
The Contemporary range features a sleek flush skin finish and optional Inox stainless steel frames, offering a more modern style.
For those wanting to make a statement, the Designer collection offers unique finishes, including the aluminium-replicating smooth Links finish and the sophisticated Monza II woodgrain effect.
What sets DoorCo doors apart is their versatility in customisation. Available in 9 standard colours, 37 premium colours, 3 Patina colours, and any RAL colour, these doors can be tailored to match any home’s exterior.
Rockdoor Composite Doors
Rockdoor is a pioneer in the composite door industry, particularly renowned for its unmatched security credentials. Each Rockdoor composite door combines innovative engineering with premium materials to create an entrance door that’s 60% stronger than standard composite doors on the market.
The door’s exceptional strength comes from its unique construction method. Each Rockdoor composite door features a 3mm uPVC skin that is significantly thicker than standard composite doors, combined with an aluminium reinforced foam core. This robust combination creates a door that offers superior strength while maintaining excellent thermal performance, achieving impressive energy ratings and helping reduce energy costs.
Security is embedded in every aspect of a Rockdoor composite door:
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- Unique S-glaze technology permanently locks the glazing into the door, eliminating a common vulnerability.
- German-engineered solid steel hook locks with a 25mm throw engage into the reinforced outer frame provide an additional defence against forced entry.
- Dense Rockdoor core prevents drilling and forced entry attempts.
- Aluminium reinforcement throughout the frame adds structural integrity.
- A robust 50mm door slab thickness.
Each Rockdoor door is made to measure with exact specifications, ensuring a perfect fit within its frame, another crucial factor for security. The weatherproof uPVC skin ensures exceptional durability with a life expectancy exceeding 30 years.
Available in 13 different colours, from contemporary anthracite grey to classic white, and featuring 25 distinct door styles, Rockdoor also offers great design versatility.
Advanced Security Features That Matter
Our composite doors incorporate multiple layers of security that work together to protect your home. Modern multi-point locking systems engage at several points along the frame, making forced entry extremely difficult. Our DoorCo and Rockdoor options feature hook bolts, dead bolts, anti-lift mechanisms, and high-security cylinder guards.
Beyond Security
Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings
Our composite doors deliver outstanding thermal performance through superior insulation properties. With high energy ratings, these doors significantly reduce heat loss and lower energy bills while improving your home’s carbon footprint and comfort levels throughout the year.
Weather Resistant and Durable
Unlike traditional materials, our composite doors maintain their performance regardless of weather conditions. The UV-stable colours prevent fading, while the weather-resistant GRP skin ensures your door won’t warp or twist, even in extreme temperatures.
Customer Care
When you choose Droylsden Glass, you receive comprehensive support, including a 10-year guarantee and aftercare support for total peace of mind. We are a family-run business that prides itself on industry-leading customer service.
Contact Us
Your front door is your home’s first line of defence. With over 40 years of experience serving homeowners across the Northwest, we understand the importance of getting it right. Our composite front doors offer the perfect combination of security, style, and durability, backed by professional installation and comprehensive aftercare.
We’d love to invite you to our extensive showroom. Here, you can view and use our products and speak to our friendly team to find the perfect composite door for your property.
We are open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm, Friday from 9am to 4.30pm, and on weekends from 10am to 4pm. You can find us at 42-56 Audenshaw Road, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5HJ.
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There is never a wrong time to secure your home, and a new composite door is one of the best home improvements you can make to achieve this.
We look forward to hearing from you.
