{"id":494,"date":"2022-07-15T15:25:48","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T15:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/?p=494"},"modified":"2023-01-13T23:56:21","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T23:56:21","slug":"aluminium-doors-vs-composite-doors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/aluminium-doors-vs-composite-doors","title":{"rendered":"Aluminium Doors vs Composite Doors"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"494\" class=\"elementor elementor-494\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a380f54 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a380f54\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-927b486\" data-id=\"927b486\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac1d986 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ac1d986\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 10-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"header-underline\">Aluminium<\/span> Doors vs <span class=\"header-underline\">Composite<\/span> Doors\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d9cef46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d9cef46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 10-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\tTwo highly popular front door installations are aluminium doors and composite doors. They are both highly secure, thermally efficient and weatherproof. These doors can easily transform the way a home looks and performs.\r\n\r\nSo what is the difference between aluminium doors and composite doors, and which is the best installation for your home?\r\n<h2>Aluminium vs Composite Materials<\/h2>\r\nThe main difference between aluminium doors and composite doors is their material they are crafted using. Composite doors are designed and manufactured using a uPVC framework alongside a door slab formed of GRP skins and a timber or foam core.\r\n\r\nOur aluminium doors have been crafted using a high grade aluminium frame combined with an aluminium door sash and panel. These are more consistent in comparison to composite designs, which are made using a variety of different materials.\r\n\r\n<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SM-18.4-010-215x300.jpg\" alt=\"Smart SOS Design\" width=\"378\" height=\"527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SM-18.4-010-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SM-18.4-010-735x1024.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SM-18.4-010-768x1070.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SM-18.4-010-1102x1536.jpg 1102w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SM-18.4-010-1470x2048.jpg 1470w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SM-18.4-010-43x60.jpg 43w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SM-18.4-010.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/>\r\n<h2>Long Lasting Aluminium Doors<\/h2>\r\nYou can feel confident that your new aluminium door will keep your property safe and secure all year round. Both types of doors are highly robust and crafted using high quality materials, especially when installed by our skilled team of installers.\r\n\r\nAluminium is an inherently strong material, making it an ideal front or back door material. Aluminium doors offer an industry leading strength-to-weight ratio and are three times stronger than timber alternatives. Aluminium is one of the strongest door materials available on the market.\r\n\r\nAluminium is uniquely corrosion-resistant, which means that it will not corrode or rust in damp weather conditions. Aluminium can handle adverse elements without warping and it won\u2019t contract or expand in the wet either.\r\n\r\nComposite doors are also long lasting, thanks to the mixture of materials. Composite and aluminium doors both have an impressive lifespan, especially when minimally maintained. These doors are fantastic investment for any property in your local area.\r\n<h2>How do Composite Doors And Aluminium Doors Look?<\/h2>\r\nComposite doors and aluminium doors both look attractive but there is a significant different in how their end product looks.\r\n\r\nComposite doors mimic a timber door but they have a grained appearance to the door skin. Whilst they are a good alternative to authentic wooden profiles, they can\u2019t quite match the luxurious grandeur of a real timber front doors.\r\n\r\nAnother visible difference between aluminium doors and composite doors is the cassettes used to house the glass on the designs. Because aluminium doors use aluminium instead of plastic for their cassettes, the end look is more aesthetically pleasing than unsightly plastics used in traditional composite models.\r\n\r\nBecause aluminium doors are crafted using one material, they have a consistently streamlined look. While they are more modern than composites, aluminium doors can be customised with woodgrain finishes that mimic authentic timber with none of the durability issues. Aluminium doors are powder coated, which means they won\u2019t fade or warp with time or wear.\r\n\r\nWe offer three distinctive styles of modern aluminium designer doors, containing styles to meet any aesthetic requirements. Every door we offer has been carefully chosen due to their attractive looks and market leading performance.\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-479 alignright lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/designer-front-doors-aluminium-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"designer front doors aluminium\" width=\"415\" height=\"415\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/designer-front-doors-aluminium-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/designer-front-doors-aluminium-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/designer-front-doors-aluminium-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/designer-front-doors-aluminium-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/designer-front-doors-aluminium.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 415px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 415\/415;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-479 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/designer-front-doors-aluminium-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"designer front doors aluminium\" width=\"415\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/designer-front-doors-aluminium-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/designer-front-doors-aluminium-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/designer-front-doors-aluminium-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/designer-front-doors-aluminium-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/designer-front-doors-aluminium.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<h2>Which is More Secure?<\/h2>\r\nAluminium doors and composite doors both offer enhanced levels of security thanks to the high quality hardware, robust door cylinders and multi-point locking systems. Both styles undergo the same rigorous security testing methods for your full peace of mind.\r\n\r\nOur range of designer aluminium doors come fitted with a selection of state of the art security hardware, for full homeowner peace of mind. This includes Winkhaus AV2 Slam Locks, anti-bump, snap, drill and pick locking cylinders, pencil butt hinges and 1.2mm thick skins to increase solidity.\r\n<h3>Which is More Sustainable?<\/h3>\r\nBecause aluminium can be recycled and reused multiple times without its performance being compromised, it is a highly sustainable door installation.\u00a0 Composite doors are more difficult to recycle due to the blend of materials used to construct them, many of these profiles are not recyclable at all.\r\n<h2>Low Maintenance Doors<\/h2>\r\nAluminium doors need virtually no maintenance from a homeowner because we know how busy you are. Simply wipe our designer doors down with a damp cloth to ensure they stay looking as good as the day they were installed. Composite doors are also low maintenance but can become compromised in poor weather conditions.\r\n<h2>Aluminium Door Prices<\/h2>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-395 alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/signs-you-need-a-new-front-door-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"signs you need a new front door\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/signs-you-need-a-new-front-door-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/signs-you-need-a-new-front-door-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/signs-you-need-a-new-front-door-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/signs-you-need-a-new-front-door-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/signs-you-need-a-new-front-door-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/signs-you-need-a-new-front-door.jpg 1800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-395 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/signs-you-need-a-new-front-door-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"signs you need a new front door\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/signs-you-need-a-new-front-door-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/signs-you-need-a-new-front-door-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/signs-you-need-a-new-front-door-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/signs-you-need-a-new-front-door-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/signs-you-need-a-new-front-door-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/signs-you-need-a-new-front-door.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript>While aluminium doors may be more costly that other profiles available on the market, they come with a range of performance benefits that make it a fantastic investment. They can improve the thermal efficiency of a space and are easy to maintain, making them a long lasting installation for your home.\r\n\r\nWhile the initial cost may seem more expensive, the performance is worth investing in over their counterparts.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.attlasdoors.co.uk\/get-a-quote\"> Get a quote today.<\/a>\r\n\r\nWhether you\u2019re an installer, builder or trade installer, if you require a high quality aluminium door for a domestic or commercial project, speak to us to get one on order today.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aluminium Doors vs Composite Doors Two highly popular front door installations are aluminium doors and composite doors. They are both highly secure, thermally efficient and weatherproof. These doors can easily transform the way a home looks and performs. 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