Composite doors cost more than PVCu, weigh more, and can fade or bow if a dark colour faces strong sun. Skin damage also needs specialist repair rather than a quick fix. A quality door with a reinforced core, UV-stable skin and a proper guarantee avoids most of these downsides.
What are the main negatives of a composite door?
- Higher upfront cost than PVCu
- Heavier slab that needs solid fixing
- Possible fading or movement on dark, sun-facing doors
- Skin damage is harder to repair than a scratch on PVCu
- Build quality differs between makers
How can you avoid the downsides?
- Pick a lighter colour for sunny aspects
- Choose a reinforced or timber core
- Check the guarantee covers warping and colour fade
- Have it fitted by a registered installer
Do the benefits outweigh the downsides?
Usually. Composite doors offer strong security, good insulation and a realistic woodgrain look, and the drawbacks above are manageable with the right specification.
Phoenix Windows is an approved Solidor installer and can specify composite doors to avoid the weak points, with an insurance-backed 10-year guarantee.
Thinking about a new door? We are an approved Solidor installer, we fit across Nuneaton, Bedworth, Hinckley, Tamworth and Rugby, and every installation comes with an insurance-backed 10-year guarantee. Call 02476 350 330, or request a quote.