You can't always see the difference
Here we take a look at four composite doors, from the ranges we supply and install at Andy Glass Windows. At first glance they all look very similar, so what makes them different and how does this effect the cost?
Please note that our door suppliers have all been hand selected by us for their quality and cost effectiveness. Additional features can alter door costing, for example frame colours, matching internal and external colours (as opposed to white internally), your choice of hardware and locking mechanism as well as glazing options. We will always be happy to discuss your requirements and match them to the best product for you, providing choice at different price points.
This door is from Door-Stop
Colour: Black Brown
Door Style: 4 Panel
Handle: Standard Chrome
We call Door-Stop our entry level doors. Filled with rigid polyurethane foam core (CFC-free). This type of door core makes an excellent insulated door and will give you a more cost effective door offering good value for money.
The outer skin of the door is GRP (Glass reinforced plastic / fibreglass) - a near-invisible layer that helps the composite panels to resist the harshness of certain elements. Around 2mm thick and will provide you with a low maintenance finish. (Not sprayed)
About Door-Stop Doors
44mm thick
13 Door colours
9 Frame colours
Different design side panels
Range of hardware suites
Door core is a inner rigid foam system. 100% CFC-free
Energy rating provided for each particular door configuration
Single rebated
Advertised lifespan of 30 years
Manufactured in the UK
Door Stop doors are normally very close in cost to uPVC front doors. The example above comes in just under £1,300.00 inc VAT supplied, installed and guaranteed (Prices correct July 2018)
This door is from Endurance®
Colour: Schwarz Braun Black
Door Style: Ben Nevis
Handle: Lever Lever Chrome
Endurance doors are a high quality product, having a thick cross-bonded veneered laminated solid timber core which is generally thicker, making a heavier door with extra defense and insulation qualities.
The outer skin of the door is GRP (Glass reinforced plastic / fibreglass) with a detailed embossed wood grain texture. (Not sprayed)
About Endurance® Doors
48mm thick
16 Door colours
14 Frame colours
Different design side panels
Range of hardware suites
Door core is solid timber
All Endurance Doors have been designed and tested to achieve a U-value of 1.8
Single rebated
Fire resistant doors available
Manufactured in the UK
This Endurance door comes in at around £1,400.00 inc VAT supplied, installed and guaranteed (Prices correct July 2018)
This door is from Palladio
Colour: Bog Oak
Door Style: Palermo Solid
Handle: Lever Lever Bright Chrome
Palladio doors offer premium doors that have a unquie fibre glass monocoque structure core which makes them extremely strong.
The outer skin is made from a 6mm solid colour glass reinforced structure. Ideal door for sunny south facing entrances.(Not sprayed)
About Palladio Doors
65mm thick
11 Door colours
11 Frame colours
Different design side panels
Range of hardware suites
Door core is a fibre glass monocoque structure
Solid door U-value of 0.85. Glazed door U-value of 0.98
Triple glazed as standard
Double rebated as standard
Manufactured in Limerick, Ireland
This Palladio door comes in at around £1,600.00 inc VAT supplied, installed and guaranteed (Prices correct July 2018)
This door is from Masterdor®
Supplier: Masterdor Craftsman
Colour: Whitby Jet
Door Style: The Dean
Handle: Satin Silver
With Masterdor you are getting a truly superior product. With a thick solid wooden core.
The outer door is protected with two water based layers of colour, two of undercoat and a primer - equivalent of 10 coats of paint.
About MasterDor®Craftsman Doors
54mm thick
21 Door & frame colours
Different design side panels
Range of hardware suites
Door core is a choice of timber or polyurethane insulating foam
Double or Triple rebated
U-value will depend on door specification
Manufactured in the UK
This Masterdor door comes in at around £2000.00 inc VAT supplied, installed and guaranteed (Prices correct July 2018)
Whilst all these doors will provide you with a low maintenance finish, a secure and energy efficient performance, be sure to discuss your individual requirements with our sales team who can advise you on the different features each range offers and match the benefits you are looking for to the right door for you.
If you’d like more information on our range of composite doors call us on 01235 530035 or send us an online message.