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Composite doors for commercial buildings: Benefits and options

Composite doors for commercial buildings

When choosing the best doors for any commercial building, offices, and the other working locations, it is essential to give consideration to composite doors and the serious advantages they offer. But what exactly are the benefits of composite doors for commercial buildings? In this article, we will lay out the advantages we have experienced in many years of working with these doors and also discuss any options available and when to choose them. But first, let's get a better idea of the products we're going to be talking about:

What is a composite door?How are composite doors constructed?

Composite doors are constructed from a clever combination of many different materials, each of which provides an integral part of the overall stability, strength, and appearance of the door. Those layers include:

  • Timber core
  • GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)
  • Insulating foam
  • Metal frame
  • Fibreglass

They are glued together under extreme pressure and this serves to ramp their stength up even further. The high-tech process and materials, when finished, results in a remarkable product indeed, as well will discover. 

Benefits of composite doors

The list of benefits of composite doors is an impressive one that includes:

Superior insulating performance

The materials used and the layered composition of composite doors make them exceptionally efficient at preventing temperature transfer from one side of the door to the other. This works whether it is sweltering outside and you want to keep the air-conditioned air inside, or there is snow and ice on the ground outside and you want to stay warm and toasty inside. Commercial buildings are already expensive to heat or cool and keep that way, so doors that are unmatched in their insulating properties are perfect choice.

Environmental responsibility

Many companies are concerned with doing their part and reducing their environmental impact wherever possible. Lowering energy bills is a superb way to start and eliminating energy-sapping temperature changes is one of the huge benefits of composite doors for commercial buildings. Not only do these last for decades, reducing the need for extra materials to be produces but they can also be largely recycled or repurposed at the end of their working lives.

Streng and durability

One of the most impressive, useful benefits of composite doors is that they are so incredibly strong and durable. Composite doors can be expected to last for many decades and look just as good as they did when brand new. They do not mark easily and, as we will see when discussing security shortly, are virtually indestructible.

Weather resistance

Unlike traditional wooden doors, composite doors are perfectly adaptable to any weather conditions, no matter how extreme or prolonged. They have weathertight seals that keep the elements at bay and simply will not warp, bow, or twist. When the elements attack, they are almost unbelievably hardy and not suspectible to:

  • Rot
  • Flaking
  • Cracking
  • Discolouration

High Security

Composite doors are high-tech, impact-resistant addition to any modern security system and are hugely popular in residential and commercial buildings alike for this season. Add to this inclusion of multi-point locking systems. installed at potentially exploitable weak spots across the frame and you have a door that is all but impenetrable. The locks are designed to be impervious to drilling or picking and have a cylinder that will not snap. When combined with reinforced, high-density cores and steel frames, the security level is off the chart and far exceeds many recommended standards.

If your commercial buildings is left unattended outside of working hours then it is inconceivable you would consider any other kind of door to protect your business. If you want to go all out the make it more likely that the wall will fall down before the door gives way then can you can select additional latches and bolts as optional extras.

Customisable design options

Unlike traditional doors, composites are extremely versatile in terms of their appearance. From the range of non-fading colours to finishes that give the appearance of wood and others materials, the options for customisation are impressively varied. This is especially helpful if your commercial building needs to match an existing colour scheme or company branding style. If you prefer larger glazed panels then those are option to consider, as are any engraving and artwork you may wish to adorn them with. The final touches include a range of hardware options from letter plates and door-knockers to handles and trims.

Maintenance

One of the best benefits of composite doors is that they don't require frequent maintenance to remain in premium condition. They don't ever need to be repainted to look good and all that's necessary is the occasional wipe-down with a damp cloth.

Sound insulation

No matter the location of your commercial property, or the nature of the activities therein, you are unlikely to be disturbed by outside noise or to disturb others with your own. The materials that provide all the strength and insulation also happen to keep lots of noise out and give you maximum privacy and optimum working conditions at all times.

Final thoughts

It barely needs to be reiterated how vastly the benefits of composite doors outweigh the disadvantages, the only real one of which is the increased cost. Even this is likely to be negated over time as energy and insurance bills are reduced. Composite doors are simply unrivalled in any department and will genuinely stand the test of time.

The ability to design and install bespoke composite doors that will last for decades and take up no more of your precious time or money is not to be underestimated. They will continue to represent your company beautifully and provide the kind of streng and security all commercial buildings can benefit from.

Contact us

Rock Solid Doors are experienced experts in all aspects of supplying and fitting the highest-quality composite doors in London and the Home Counties. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff will be only too happy to help and prepare an obligation-free quote if you already have specific designs and materials in mind.

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Paul and Darren were absolutely amazing! They worked 12 solid hours to fit our absolutely enormous door, frame, top panel and side light. The finish is excellent – so much better than our experience with a different company who fit our back doors. They cleaned up after themselves really well too. I am thrilled with my new door and recommend them very highly.
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