WINDOWS, DOORS AND ENTRANCE SYSTEMS
When the time comes for homeowners to choose a new front door, colour and style are often the first considerations. However, beyond the exterior, several factors influence not only the door’s longevity and performance, but also the comfort, security, and efficiency of the home itself.
For specifiers, this presents an opportunity to use their expertise to help customers understand what they are investing in. Although from the outside a door can contribute to a home’s kerb appeal, the structural components embedded within a composite door can have a greater impact on a homeowner’s day-to-day life. This makes it essential that customers understand which type of door will benefit them most.
Encouraging homeowners to focus on the benefits of having a composite door, rather than understanding the technical specifications behind it, allows customers to make more confident decisions when it comes to their front door. Having an aesthetically pleasing exterior is essential to making a property stand out, but once you’re living in a home, high-performance engineering beneath the surface can play an important role in addressing common household concerns.
While modern technical specifications may seem complex to homeowners on the surface, the premium, everyday benefits they provide to a household don’t have to be.
COMBINED MATERIALS
Consider Rockdoor’s product range, for example. By carefully welding rigid uPVC profiles with aluminium-reinforced inner frames, Rockdoor’s composite doors are built for durability and long-lasting performance compared with standard or GRP doors.
These features also help to minimise the risk of intruders gaining entry to the home. Advanced security features include a robust inner core, multi-point locking system and exclusive S-Glaze technology. This makes removing the glass from the door significantly more challenging than with alternative models, helping to provide homeowners with enhanced protection.
THERMAL EFFICIENCY
A high-density insulated core also helps to reduce heat loss from the home. Rockdoor’s S-Glaze technology contributes to this thermal performance by encapsulating the glass within the door. Rockdoor are specifically designed to achieve healthy Door Set Energy Rating (DSER), helping homeowners maintain a warmer home in winter and a cooler one during the summer months.
A FADE-RESISTANT FINISH
The outerskin fade-resistant finish uses uPVC vacuum-formed onto an intricate aluminium mould to give the composite door an impact-resistant surface. The finish features a woodgrain effect and can be customised to suit the homeowner’s choice of colour. This premium finish helps the door maintain its appearance for many years, compared with alternative doors that may require regular repainting, or doors that are prone to fading.
THE ECONOMICAL CHOICE
Although the initial cost of a Rockdoor composite door is typically higher than uPVC or standard wooden doors, its high-quality, long-lasting features can make it a cost-effective investment. With a lifespan of 20-30 years, users are less likely to encounter time-consuming maintenance issues, and can also benefit from improved insulation and lower energy bills.
EASY OPERATION
Smooth functionality allows homeowners to open and close their doors effortlessly using Rockdoor’s Leading Edge feature. This chamfered inner frame, with a 1mm radius, encourages seamless movement and is the only composite door on the market that incorporates this component.
While choosing a new door can feel like a complex decision for homeowners, particularly when faced with a broad range of technical features, it’s important that specifiers translate these elements into clear, everyday benefits. By creating a simpler start-to-end process, homeowners’ needs can be put first. www.rockdoor.com