Invest in energy efficient doors

Distinction Doors is urging fabricators to review their composite door offerings following soaring energy costs. 

The composite door supplier believes that the current situation, coupled with the recent update to Approved Document L is likely to trigger further interest and increased demand for high performance, energy efficient home improvement products.

“It’s reasonable to think that the consumer landscape will significantly change this winter,” said Andy Grogan, associate director of sales for Distinction Doors. “We will see polarised extremes, with some homeowners on a tight budget and unable or disinclined to spend on substantial home improvements, while others will have the funds to invest in improving the energy efficiency of their home, for long-term reward.

“We have a responsibility to ensure that those that can spend, do, by providing easy access to high performance, attractive products. That’s why we are encouraging both fabricators and installers to review their door portfolio and stay competitive.

“While price is likely to remain a key factor in decision making, these homeowners will also be seeking reassurance that they are investing in the best possible product for now and the future,” he continued.

“Our doors, for example, are proven to be more energy efficient than traditional timber or solid timber core doors. In a test at the University of Salford’s Energy House, our 44.5mm Signature composite door was 19% more thermally efficient than a 48mm solid timber core composite door and 17% more thermally efficient than a 44mm traditional timber panelled door.

“The energy and cost of living crisis is highlighting many deep-rooted societal issues,” concluded Andy. “Fundamentally, the UK must change the way it builds, maintains and runs its buildings, not just in the face of rising energy costs and limited energy supplies, but as a way of creating warm, comfortable and healthy spaces for everyone. As an industry we must help to deliver on this by offering the very best performing products.”