What is the typical lifespan of a composite door?

Composite doors have rapidly become the preferred choice of many home and business owners in the market for a new entrance to their property. The high-tech use of premium materials and unique construction make them a stellar choice in almost all circumstances. Understanding why these doors last so long is necessary to make an informed decision, so this article examines the remarkable properties of composite doors and their unrivalled longevity. 

What Are Composite Doors?

The combination of materials used to create composite doors (described in detail in the ‘premium-quality materials section below) means they are the perfect choice for almost any property. Available in a superb array of styles, colours, and finishes, they offer the best of both worlds. Eye-catching visual appeal and tremendous strength and durability. And that’s just the beginning of their advantages. 

Those traditionalists who prefer the look of wood for their external doors might be surprised to learn that composite doors are available in finishes that perfectly mimic the appearance of natural wood. However, unlike their wooden counterparts, composite doors will never swell or warp and are almost impenetrable if paired with top-quality locking systems. They represent the pinnacle of achievement in the door-making world. 

How Long Do Composite Doors Typically Last?

As long-term investments for your home go, composite doors have to be among the most astute. An average, unabused composite door is designed to last for as long as 45 years when installed correctly and properly maintained. This nullifies any replacement costs associated with traditional wooden doors, and the bonus is that composite doors are proven to help reduce energy bills! Not only does your home look sensational, but it is safer and more efficient. Home improvements don’t come much better than this. 

Factors Affecting the Durability of Composite Doors

Some of the significant factors affecting the longevity of composite doors include:

• Premium-Quality Materials

The key to the incredible durability of composite doors lies in their use of layers of quality materials, each with its role to play in the overall effect. These materials include:

• A core of solid timber provides ultimate stability and strength.
• Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride (uPVC), famed for its strength and ability to resist the elements, creates the outer frame.
• The insulating core of foam contributes to impressive thermal efficiency.
• Glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) further strengthens the structure and increases its durability.

Each layer provides strength and high performance, and together, they make for formidable, long-lasting doors that look as good as the day they were made for decades. 

• Water and Weather Resistance

Composite doors are peerless in their ability to withstand even the wildest weather conditions. They repel moisture, are unaffected by the sun’s damaging UV rays, and even shrug off impacts from flying debris and fallen branches in high wind. 

• Care and Maintenance 

Compared with traditional wooden doors, composites are remarkably easy to care for and maintain. An occasional wipe with a damp cloth and a spritz of hinge lubricant from time to time is all they need to continue performing perfectly and looking great. If time and money spent on maintenance are part of deciding which doors to choose, composites are the hands-down winners every time.

Additional Advantages of Composite Doors

• Superb insulation properties—These help to reduce energy bills, whether keeping a warm house from losing heat or a cool one from absorbing it. Composite doors are fantastic insulators that allow almost no air to be transferred from the exterior. 
• Security—Composite doors are so robust and secure that they are virtually impossible to breach with standard tools and equipment. 
• Visual appeal and customisation—Composite doors are exceptionally stylish and can complement everything from the most contemporary, elegant aesthetic to rugged homeliness and everything in between. 

Conclusion

If you need a hard-wearing, attractive door for your property that actively reduces energy bills and keeps intruders at bay, look no further than composite doors from Rock Solid Doors. Any initial investment is far outweighed by not needing to replace them for almost half a century!

Contact Us

For more information on the sensational range of composite doors at Rock Solid Doors, please get in touch with us using the convenient form provided. Alternatively, you may prefer to telephone us on 0800 540 4366 or

Email sales@rocksoliddoors.co.uk. Our experienced, courteous representatives are ready to answer all your questions and prepare a quote for your dream composite doors of choice across London and the Home Counties.