Shepley Windows has reported a 40% surge in sales of composite doors in 2024, which it says is a result of UK homeowners turning to affordable ways to upgrade their homes.

Offering a range of traditional, cottage, contemporary and modernist composite door styles, coupled with a strong commitment to supporting its trade customers through the current economic challenges, the Manchester-based fabricator has identified ‘a significant surge’ in demand for quick and cost-effective home improvements.

Homeowners facing rising living costs are said to be looking for solutions that enhance the kerb appeal, energy efficiency and future value of their property, without the significant expense of major renovations.

Shepley adds that its Visage composite door collection has therefore become an increasingly popular choice – with its combination of style, performance, durability, and competitive pricing.

“We have seen a marked increase in demand for composite doors, which reflects the growing trend of homeowners seeking practical, lower-cost ways to improve their homes in a tough economy,” said Ian Griffiths, managing director at Shepley Windows. “This means we have turned our attention to supporting installers to get the quality composite doors they need at speed.

“Our online Visage door designer, for example, has become an even more essential tool this year, offering both installers and homeowners a seamless way to explore and customise their own composite doors.”

Shepley’s My Door Designer feature is designed to make trade partner sales ‘even easier’ – a fully customisable tool that allows installers to integrate the Visage door designer directly into their websites. Customers can design their own composite doors online.