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Distinction Doors are happy to announce that we will be appearing in the upcoming April and May editions of Ideal Home and Prima magazine.
Our campaign will highlight the energy efficiency of our composite doors and aims to capture the attention of the energy-conscious consumer keen to invest in ways to insulate their home and reduce their energy bills.
With energy bills soaring in price, people are looking for ways to ensure they are efficient with the quantity of heating and gas they use in their houses. Many people are now investing in composite doors for aesthetic and security purposes, as they are much more efficient than a standard UPVC door.
Composite doors have many excellent qualities, but there are some that are better than others and people seem to assume that having a door made of ‘composite’ means that it is the best type of door there is. This is true, but you must do your research. The wrong composite door may fling open when it’s windy and purchasing a lesser alternative will lose thermal energy too!
There are many composite doors, made up of different materials, but none compares to a Distinction door.
What makes our composite door thermally efficient?
The thickness of our superior GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) door skin combined with the high-insulating foam core is what makes a Distinction door the best product in the market by far. Its high impact-resistant skin and beautiful aesthetic make a Distinction door completely authentic from the rest.
Our superior GRP doors are made up of these components:
- High impact-resistant exterior
- Authentic woodgrain finish
- Foam-filled core
- Engineered wood
- Decorative glass
- Reinforced central board
What is a foam-filled core?
There is often a misconception that a ‘foam-filled’ door won’t be secure. But this is not the case, all our doors are Secured by Design accredited (SBD). This means that our doors provide a recognised security standard for all security products, which can deter and reduce crime, making people feel safer in their homes.
The foam core of a Distinction door has similar properties to cavity wall insulation found in many UK homes, which will prevent thermal energy from being lost through the glazing and areas around your doorway.
Why a foam-filled core is better than traditional timber or solid timber composite doors
Our doors were tested against a 48mm solid timber core door and a 44mm traditional timber panelled door. Results found that on average our doors were:
- 19% more thermally efficient than a 48mm solid timber core composite door
- 17% more thermally efficient than a 44mm traditional timber panelled door.
We have a huge collection of doors, ranging from 300+ styles, so we really do have the ideal door for you. View our full-door collection here.
“Our collection of double rebated doors means you can enjoy 25% better thermal efficiency, helping to reduce your energy bills ”
Tristan Royle | Digital Marketing Executive, Distinction Doors
Why is triple-glazed glass effective against drafts?
Research completed by Energy Savings Trust reveals that homes can lose up to 23 per cent of their thermal energy through inefficient windows. That is why having thermally efficient glass is just as important as having a door which loses minimal thermal energy. That is why it is important that our glass is as productive as our doors. With such high credentials, our decorative glass is all triple-glazed and laminated as standard, reducing the amount of heat lost through windows for extra warmth, security and peace of mind.
Distinction Doors offers a stunning selection of glass styles, which can be found on our Inspiration page.
Replacing your old draughty door may be a quick fix. But the benefits last a lifetime. With over 300 door styles, a bespoke colour palette and glass range to choose from, you can create a personalised Distinction door that is truly unique to your home.
Go to our door-designer platform now to create the perfect door that is thermally efficient for your home.
