The safest front door is a complete door set tested to PAS 24:2022, with a multipoint lock, a TS 007 3-star cylinder and a securely fixed frame. Composite and aluminium doors can both reach that standard. Safety also means safe glazing near the door and a lock that opens easily from inside in an emergency.
What makes a front door secure?
- PAS 24:2022 certification for the whole set
- Multipoint lock with several locking points
- 3-star rated cylinder (TS 007 or equivalent)
- Security hinges and a solid frame fixed to the masonry
What makes a front door safe, not just secure?
- Safety glass in glazed panels within 1500 mm of the floor
- Easy internal escape, such as a thumb-turn on the lock
- A level threshold on main entrances in homes built since 1999
Is a composite door the safest choice?
A good composite door is among the safest, but it is the tested set and fitting that count. Compare certificates rather than materials.
Phoenix Windows is an approved Solidor installer, and its composite doors installs include 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.