Solid Core Composite Doors
Solid Core Composite Doors
Solid Core Composite Doors
Solid Core Composite Doors are a relatively new product in the industry and are made from multiple layers of laminated timber with either uPVC, ABS or Fibreglass Skins.
During the manufacturing process, these multiple layers of timber are placed so that the grains are laid in different directions to make the door sturdier and more structu
Solid Core Composite Doors are a relatively new product in the industry and are made from multiple layers of laminated timber with either uPVC, ABS or Fibreglass Skins.
During the manufacturing process, these multiple layers of timber are placed so that the grains are laid in different directions to make the door sturdier and more structurally sound.
As Solid Core Doors are mainly made of timber, the door slabs are around twice as heavy as a foam filled GRP Door. This also makes for a much higher strength door slab.
Solid Core Doors are the preferred choice of door by the vast majority of insurance companies.
Solid Core Doors are also more environmentally friendly as they are mainly made from wood they can be recycled at the end of their life.
Ask us about our Composite Solid Core Doors that have either ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) or uPVC skins which provide a robust thermo-plastic door skin, making them incredibly durable. These skins are designed with ‘through colour’ so scratches are almost impossible .
Solid Core Pros
- Extremely high security
- Preferred choice by most insurance companies
- Easy to clean and maintain
- Our uPVC skinned Solid Cores are almost impossible to scratch
- Colour finish on the uPVC skins are resistant to chemicals
- Can be recycled at the end of its life
- Less chance of bowing / warping
- Available as a certified FD30 Fire Door if required
Solid Core Cons
- Slightly more expensive than GRP Composite Doors- £200 ON TOP OF THE PRICE FOR OUR GRP DOORS AS SHOWN ON OUR
COMPOSITE DOOR DESIGNER BELOW.
GRP Composite Doors
Solid Core Composite Doors
Solid Core Composite Doors
GRP or Glass Reinforced Plastic (fiberglass) Composite Doors have been around since the 1990's and are typically filled with foam, making them highly thermally efficient.
The outer layer of a GRP Composite Door is made of two GRP skins bonded to a solid frame which is then filled with insulation which is usually a high density foam. Unfort
GRP or Glass Reinforced Plastic (fiberglass) Composite Doors have been around since the 1990's and are typically filled with foam, making them highly thermally efficient.
The outer layer of a GRP Composite Door is made of two GRP skins bonded to a solid frame which is then filled with insulation which is usually a high density foam. Unfortunately, due to this foam the door slab currently cannot be recycled.
The gel coated GRP skins on the outer layer of the door can be vulnerable to scratching on the surface as it is a sprayed colour finish.
High quality GRP Doors offer very good security. However, there are some very cheaply made versions available on the UK market. These cheaply made GRP Doors, tend to have extremely thin skins which compromise security, and often use insulation that is almost like loft insulation rather than the solid foam as used on a higher quality GRP door. This has lead to many insurance companies now explicitly asking for replacement doors for your home to be a Solid Core Door.
GRP Pros
- High thermal efficiency
- Good security (on high quality GRP doors)
- Slightly cheaper than Solid Core
- Easy to clean and maintain
GRP Cons
- Paint finish can be scratched
- No longer preferred by many insurance companies
- Door slabs cannot be recycled at the end of their life
- Higher chance of bowing / warping when compared to Solid Core Composite Doors
- Not available as a FD30 Fire Door