How Secure are Composite Doors?

In an age where home security is paramount, choosing the right front door can make all the difference in protecting your property. With burglaries remaining a concern across the UK, homeowners increasingly turn to composite doors as their preferred choice for front and back door security.

As manufacturers of our own premium composite doors here at Leamore Windows, we understand precisely what makes these doors so secure and why they’ve become the go-to choice for security-conscious homeowners.

What is a composite door?

A composite door combines multiple materials to offer a strong, durable, and well-insulated alternative to traditional uPVC or timber doors. Typically, composite doors feature a solid timber core encased in a reinforced frame and finished with a durable GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) outer skin. This multi-layered construction results in outstanding strength, insulation, and security.

In addition to timber-core composite doors, foam-filled composite doors are another popular option. These doors have a high-density polyurethane foam core, which makes them lighter while still providing excellent insulation.

Both types of composite doors provide a secure, weather-resistant, and low-maintenance solution for homeowners looking to improve their property’s security and energy efficiency.

Robust construction

The foundation of a composite door’s security lies in its construction. Unlike traditional doors that rely on a single material, composite doors utilise multiple layers of materials. The solid timber core provides robust structural integrity, while the GRP skin offers exceptional durability and weather resistance. This combination creates a door that’s far harder to break through using common burglary techniques than standard doors.

The aesthetics of a composite door can often be enough to deter forced entry, with criminals instead choosing to target uPVC and older doors that look more vulnerable.

Advanced locking systems

Modern composite doors incorporate sophisticated multi-point locking systems that secure the door at various points along the frame. These locks can often engage automatically when the door is closed, providing an additional layer of security even if you forget to lift the handle. The cylinder locks used in our composite doors meet the highest security standards, featuring anti-snap, anti-bump, and anti-pick technology to thwart common break-in methods.

Leamore Composite Doors: our premium security solution

As manufacturers of our own composite doors, we take immense pride in offering one of the most secure door solutions available in the UK. Our Leamore composite doors are designed and manufactured in-house, allowing us to maintain strict quality control throughout production. Each door is foam-filled to provide superior thermal insulation, enhanced strength, and improved noise reduction.

The door lock system includes the renowned Ultion 3-star cylinder, which automatically activates a hidden lock mechanism if it detects any tampering attempts. This provides homeowners with complete peace of mind, knowing their door has multiple layers of active and passive security features.

Our Leamore composite doors offer extensive customisation options, with nine standard colours and 37 premium colours to choose from. Each door can be personalised with a range of double glazing options, from traditional to contemporary designs, plus a comprehensive selection of hardware, including handles, knockers and letterboxes.

You can view all these design possibilities in the comfort of your home using our online door designer.

Solidor: the ultimate in door security

In addition to our own range, we also offer Solidor composite doors, which feature an industry-leading 48mm solid timber core – making them 10% thicker than other composite doors. This additional thickness provides improved security and durability while also improving thermal efficiency.

Solidor doors come with a unique combination of security features that create an almost impenetrable barrier. The multi-point locking system, combined with the door’s substantial core and reinforced frame, creates a security solution that meets and exceeds the stringent requirements of PAS 24 security standards.

Solidor composite doors are available in 20 colours, with the possibility of having a different colour on the inside and outside. You can use our online composite door designer to explore the design options.

Comparing security: why choose composite over other door types

uPVC doors

While uPVC doors have served homeowners well for many years, they can’t match the security credentials of composite doors. The hollow nature of uPVC doors makes them more susceptible to forced entry, whereas a composite door’s solid timber core provides substantial resistance against physical attacks. Even the most secure uPVC door lacks the inherent strength of a composite door’s multi-layered construction.

Traditional timber doors

Traditional timber doors, while beautiful, often suffer from weathering and warping that can compromise their security over time. A composite door maintains its structural integrity regardless of weather conditions, ensuring consistent security performance throughout its lifetime. The GRP outer skin provides the aesthetic appeal of timber without natural wood’s maintenance concerns or security vulnerabilities.

Aluminium doors

Aluminium doors offer excellent security credentials, but composite doors provide comparable protection while offering superior insulation and a wider range of style options. The combination of materials in a composite door creates a more robust barrier against forced entry while also providing better thermal efficiency.

Why choose Leamore Windows for your composite door?

With over 40 years of experience serving the West Midlands, we’ve established ourselves as leaders in door security and manufacturing. Here’s why homeowners trust us with their security:

• • Offering our own branded Leamore Composite Doors alongside premium Solidor options
  • Eight-time winners of Windows and Conservatories Business of the Year
  • Expert fitting teams ensuring perfect installations
  • Full range of accreditations, including FENSA and Sold Secure
  • Over 1,500 positive reviews with a 4.9/5 average rating

Secure your home with a composite door from Leamore Windows

Composite doors represent the pinnacle of domestic door security currently available to UK homeowners. Whether you choose our Leamore composite doors or a Solidor solution, you’re investing in superior strength, robust durability, and total peace of mind.

The best way to use and view our composite doors is by visiting our extensive showroom. Open Monday to Saturday, you can find this at Reaymer Close, Bloxwich, WS2 7QZ.

For more information on our composite doors or other products, you can call us on 01922 473 737, email us at info@leamorewindows.com or use our online contact form.

We look forward to hearing from you.