{"id":1620,"date":"2023-11-23T11:05:44","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T11:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1620"},"modified":"2024-09-06T15:03:14","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T14:03:14","slug":"composite-front-door-factors-to-consider-before-purchasing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/composite-front-door-factors-to-consider-before-purchasing\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Perfect Composite Door: Here&#8217;s What You Need to Consider"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A Comp Door composite new front door provides numerous benefits, including a solid timber core, auto fire locking, CoolSkin technology, 1.4 U Value and triple sealed frames for better weatherproofing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing a new front door for your home may seem like a small decision in the grand scheme of home improvements, but it\u2019s a big deal. It\u2019s not just about looks- it\u2019s about making your home safer, cosier and more \u2018you\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to the number one spot for door types, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/what-is-a-composite-door\/\">composite doors<\/a> remain firm as the go-to choice, thanks to all the benefits that come with them, including increased durability, strength and energy efficiency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you choose the right composite door for your home, in this article we\u2019ll discuss the various factors you need to consider before you go ahead and make a decision.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Looking for something specific? Jump to: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Doors-with-benefits\" title=\"GFD Composite New Front Door Benefits\">GFD Composite New Front Door Benefits<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Doors-with-benefits1\" title=\"CoolSkin Technology\">CoolSkin Technology<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Doors-with-benefits2\" title=\"Solid Timber Core\">Solid Timber Core<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Doors-with-benefits3\" title=\"Triple Sealed Frames\">Triple Sealed Frames<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Doors-with-benefits4\" title=\"Auto Firing Lock\">Auto Firing Lock<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Dream-composite-door\" title=\"Find Your Dream Composite New Front Door with GFD Homes\">Find Your Dream Composite New Front Door with GFD Homes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#FAQ\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Doors-with-benefits\">GFD Composite New Front Door Benefits&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To break down the various benefits of opting for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/exploring-the-diversity-of-our-composite-door-range\/\">composite door<\/a>, we\u2019ve brought in Ryan, our GFD Homes Operations Manager. He\u2019ll guide us through the top benefits of a GFD Composite door.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the video below to watch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"GFD Homes Composite Doors\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YqArLfDcwMk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ryan from the GFD Homes team explaining the benefits of Comp Door composite door.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unable to watch the video, don\u2019t worry! Here\u2019s a quick recap of everything Ryan has covered.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Doors-with-benefits1\">CoolSkin Technology&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-100858.jpg\" alt=\"Front door: Composite door with scratches, zoomed in view. \" class=\"wp-image-2145\" style=\"width:801px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-100858.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-100858-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-100858-600x389.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-100858-550x356.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-100858-370x240.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-100858-255x165.jpg 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Composite door.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNow with most suppliers, they have a painted finish slab, so what that means is if you&#8217;ve got your key rings, your prams, your buggies, your shopping, or your bikes going in and out of the household, which is very common on a day-to-day basis, if you ever do knock your new front door, you&#8217;ll be able to see scratches behind it. This takes away the maintenance-free of your new composite door.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dsf2536_53199393025_o-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"New front door: Comp Door Cambridge in French Grey in our GFD Homes showroom. \" class=\"wp-image-2146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dsf2536_53199393025_o-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dsf2536_53199393025_o-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dsf2536_53199393025_o-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dsf2536_53199393025_o-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dsf2536_53199393025_o-1200x1800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dsf2536_53199393025_o-780x1170.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dsf2536_53199393025_o-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dsf2536_53199393025_o-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dsf2536_53199393025_o-370x555.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dsf2536_53199393025_o-255x383.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dsf2536_53199393025_o.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>(Image Source: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/teesside-showroom-now-open\/\"><em>GFD Homes \u2013 Showroom<\/em><\/a><em>)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018With our skin, we have a 1.4 mil thick ABS cool skin technology that goes over the slab of the door. So if you ever do knock it for whatever reason, you won&#8217;t be able to see the scratches, it&#8217;s the same colour throughout that 1.4 worth of skin. Now, with the cool skin technology, it also protects from the heat absorption of the door. So if you&#8217;ve got a door that has a lot of sunlight coming at it, you won&#8217;t have any cracks in the moulds, and it&#8217;s very good for durability.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Doors-with-benefits2\">Solid Timber Core&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"641\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-101908.png\" alt=\"Front door: Comp Door composite door slab zoomed in and benefits. \" class=\"wp-image-2147\" style=\"width:723px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-101908.png 641w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-101908-300x123.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-101908-600x246.png 600w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-101908-550x226.png 550w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-101908-370x152.png 370w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-101908-255x105.png 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Comp Door composite door benefits.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color\"><em>(Image Source: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/teesside-showroom-now-open\/\"><em>GFD Homes \u2013 Showroom<\/em><\/a><em>)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMoving on to the slab of the door next, we have a 48 mil thick timber core slab. So most suppliers offer a GRP front door, so that&#8217;s a hardened form inside where with our doors, we actually do have a timber core inside, as you can see here. So it&#8217;s very good for strength and durability throughout its lifespan, and it achieves a minimum of 1.4 U value. So even though it&#8217;s timber, it still is very good for keeping the heat inside of your home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"636\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-102155.png\" alt=\"Front door: Comp Door composite door timber core slab. \" class=\"wp-image-2148\" style=\"width:743px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-102155.png 636w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-102155-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-102155-600x328.png 600w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-102155-550x301.png 550w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-102155-370x202.png 370w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-102155-255x140.png 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Comp Door composite door timber core slab. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Doors-with-benefits3\">Triple Sealed Frames <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"638\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-102347.png\" alt=\"Front door: Comp Door composite door triple sealed frames.\" class=\"wp-image-2149\" style=\"width:745px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-102347.png 638w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-102347-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-102347-600x307.png 600w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-102347-550x281.png 550w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-102347-370x189.png 370w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-102347-255x130.png 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Comp Door composite door triple sealed frames.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color\"><em>(Image Source: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/teesside-showroom-now-open\/\"><em>GFD Homes \u2013 Showroom<\/em><\/a><em>)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMoving on to the inside of the frame, now we have a triple seal. Most suppliers have a double seal, one being your weatherproofing gasket on the outside, and another being the wool pile on the inside to stop any drafts from coming through. Our doors, we have a triple seal, so we&#8217;d have the same weatherproofing gasket on the outside, and we actually have two wool piles on the inside, so it&#8217;s that added protection against any drafts coming through your new door, which of course, nobody wants.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Doors-with-benefits4\">Auto Firing Lock&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"638\" height=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-102605.png\" alt=\"New front door: Comp Door composite door auto firing lock. \" class=\"wp-image-2150\" style=\"width:753px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-102605.png 638w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-102605-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-102605-600x308.png 600w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-102605-550x283.png 550w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-102605-370x190.png 370w, https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-102605-255x131.png 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Comp Door composite door auto firing lock. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color\">(Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/teesside-showroom-now-open\/\">GFD Homes \u2013 Showroom<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMost door suppliers&#8217; locking systems have a handle which requires you to engage upwards to engage the hooks top and bottom. What that does, it secures your door slab in place to the frame to stop it from warping or bowing. With our door, you don&#8217;t need to do that. It&#8217;s an auto firing lock. You simply close the door and no need to engage the handle, and you just simply lock it and you&#8217;re done.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Dream-composite-door\">Find Your Dream Composite New Front Door with GFD Homes&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHere at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/\">GFD Homes<\/a>, we can either work with you or for you with delivery only and installation options available.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delivery only options, we can work with your builders, your joiners, or your project managers, all about the technical aspects of your door that you require, and we can deliver direct to your home address or to your contractors preferred address.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Untitled-design-1-1024x465.jpg\" alt=\"New front door: GFD Homes online door designer.\" class=\"wp-image-2152\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GFD Homes online door designer. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color\">With our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/\">easy-to-use door designer<\/a>, you\u2019ll be able to design your dream door in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWorking for you, we have an installation service available, so we have a five-year warranty against all installations carried out by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/\">GFD Homes<\/a>. We handle everything from survey, delivery through installation, as well as your warranty period after that.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/comp-door-composite-doors\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-26-at-091514-1024x363.png\" alt=\"Front door: Comp Door options and prices. \" class=\"wp-image-2154\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Comp Door: Get an instant quote online. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you wouldn&#8217;t buy your dream home without reviewing first. The same should apply to your dream new front door. We have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/teesside-showroom-now-open\/\">state-of-the-art showroom<\/a> here in the North East with all the products on show for any project size, we have the team that can design your door digitally and the materials lab working to explore bold statements for your new door.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can You Get a Quote for A New Composite Door in Under 1 min? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the video below to find out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How to Design a Comp Door in 1 Minute\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Pj2gnlx3V9o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Design a Comp Door easily in 1 minute. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can with GFD Homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTo get an instant no obligation quote for one of our doors, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/\">click here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, call us on 01642 309576 to book a showroom appointment or call one of our leading experts who&#8217;ll be happy to help.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"FAQ\">FAQs about Choosing The Perfect Composite New Front Door&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is a composite front door so special?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the main reasons why composite doors are so special is due to their construction. Composite doors offer the best of both worlds, the strength and durability of a wooden door, combined with the weather resistance and low maintenance of uPVC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is a composite front door better than a uPVC front door?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/difference-between-composite-and-upvc-doors\/\" title=\"Composite doors are generally considered to be better than uPVC doors\">Composite doors are generally considered to be better than uPVC doors<\/a>. This is down to them being more stronger, durable and more secure. This makes them one of the best choices for homes where security is a concern.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, many homeowners opt for a composite door as they believe the door is much more appealing to the eye&nbsp; thanks to the high quality wood grain finish, as opposed to a uPVC door.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are composite doors energy efficient?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/beat-rising-energy-costs-with-a-composite-front-door\/\" title=\"improve your homes energy efficiency, Composite doors are a go-to option\">improve your homes energy efficiency, Composite doors are a go-to option<\/a>. The use of multiple materials in their construction provides excellent thermal insulation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/comp-door-composite-doors\" title=\"The Comp Door composite door\">The Comp Door composite door<\/a> was the first solid-timber composite door to achieve a U-value of 1.4, making the door the most thermally efficient in its class.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Comp Door?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Comp Door is a well-known, innovative composite new front door that has been designed by some of the best leading figures in the industry. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/find-your-dream-door-with-the-comp-door-designer-instant-quoting-now-live\/\" title=\"The Comp Door\">The Comp Door<\/a> stands as a remarkable testament to both innovation and quality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different to most composite doors, the Comp Door features a solid timber-core design that addresses seasonal movement challenges, meaning the door looks and performs great all year round.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you enjoyed this article, here are some others we think might be useful.. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/best-composite-front-doors-uk\/\" title=\"What are the best composite front doors UK (2024)? \">What are the best composite front doors UK (2024)? <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/guide-to-choosing-the-right-composite-front-door-for-your-north-east-home\/\" title=\"Choosing the right composite front door for your North East home: a guide to making an informed decision. \">Choosing the right composite front door for your North East home: a guide to making an informed decision. <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/find-your-dream-door-with-the-comp-door-designer-instant-quoting-now-live\/\" title=\"Find your dream door with the Comp Door designer: instant quoting now live. \">Find your dream door with the Comp Door designer: instant quoting now live. <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/exploring-the-diversity-of-our-composite-door-range\/\" title=\"Exploring the diversity of our composite door range. \">Exploring the diversity of our composite door range. <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gfdhomes.co.uk\/blog\/nationwide-door-fitting-now-available\/\" title=\"Elevating your home improvement experience: Nationwide fitting now available!\">Elevating your home improvement experience: Nationwide fitting now available!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing a new front door may seem  small, but it\u2019s a big deal. 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