Why Choose a Hurst Composite Door?

When it comes to upgrading your home’s entrance, a composite door is an excellent choice. Offering a perfect blend of style, security, and energy efficiency, composite doors have become increasingly popular. There are a lot of composite door manufacturers in the market, but why should you choose a Hurst composite door? In this blog, we’ll delve into the unique benefits that Hurst Doors can bring to your home.

Who are Hurst Doors?

Hurst Doors are the UK’s largest manufacturer of uPVC door panels, composite doors and fire doors, we’re committed to finding the best door solutions for you. As a family-owned company, our business is built on transparency, ensuring every Hurst customer receives the highest possible levels of quality, service and value provided by a team they can trust. Hurst is a name you will always feel at home with.

 

What are the benefits of a Hurst composite door?

A Hurst composite door provides many benefits to a home. These benefits include:

• Design Your Composite Door – Our door designer allows you to choose from a wide range of styles, colours, glazing and hardware options to create the dream composite door for your home. Simply choose how you’d like your door to look, and we’ll do the rest.

• Safe and Secure – Home security is an important consideration when purchasing a composite door, that’s why our composite doors feature a rigid polymer subframe, a high-density CFC-free polyurethane foam core, integral security board and a robust GRP skin to keep your home secure.

• Thermally and Energy Efficient – Hurst composite doors are proven to be more thermally efficient than solid timber doors and will ensure your home stays comfortable all year-round. Featuring a thermally efficient foam core, high performing seals and designed to protect against the elements, these doors can help lower your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint, improving the energy efficiency of your home.

• Built to Last – The high-impact Glass Reinforced Polyester skin (GRP) is extremely durable, standing up to everyday knocks and scratches. Hurst composite doors won’t split or twist, ensuring they look great year after year.

• Stunning Designs – Every Hurst composite door is crafted with symmetry and balance, enhancing your home’s aesthetic appeal. These doors add style to any entrance.

• Excellent Weatherproofing – Designed with water-resistant polymer composite rails, Hurst composite doors protect the core from water ingress. This exceptional weatherproofing keeps your door looking great, no matter the season.

• Low Maintenance – Thanks to its water- resistant coating, Hurst’s composite doors require very little upkeep. There is no need to repaint or varnish your Hurst composite door, simply use a cloth and some warm soapy water and wipe down the front of the door when needed.

• High Security Locking Systems – Hurst composite doors come equipped with high-security multi-point locking systems that are insurance approved. This ensures your home stays safe and secure

• Highest Manufacturing Standards – Our composite doors are CE marked and fully accredited to meet the criteria of BS:EN 6375, PAS 24:2022 for weather and security performance certification, Q-mark for enhanced security as well as Secured by Design, a police initiative backed by the Home Office Crime Prevention Unit.

• Nationwide Installer Network – With Hurst Composite Door installers located across the country, finding a local expert is easy. Our network of independent installers is highly experienced and skilled in fitting doors, ensuring a smooth and professional installation every time.

 

What composite door styles and colours can I choose from?

At Hurst Doors, we provide a wide variety of composite door styles and colours, to ensure you can choose your dream composite front door or back door. These styles and colours include:

• Classic Collection – If you’re wanting a traditional style, our Classic Collection is the perfect choice due to its perfect balance of styles that provide timeless appeal. These doors often feature traditional panelling and glazing designs that suit a wide range of property styles.

• Cottage Collection – Our Cottage Collection doors and stable doors are the epitome of rustic charm. Cottage style composite doors and stable doors are perfect for traditional farmhouses, cottage style homes, or homeowners seeking to infuse a touch of country living into their modern home. These doors add a warm, cosy feel to a home, transforming any property into a welcoming haven.

• Contemporary Collection – Designed with the modern home in mind, our Contemporary Collection is an excellent choice for homeowners and property owners wanting to add a stylish and sophisticated touch to their home. These doors typically feature clean lines and minimalistic designs. Whether you desire the sleek, modern appeal of our flush woodgrain Bohemia range, or the distinctive, European-inspired groove of our Select range, our contemporary collection will be sure to provide you with a perfect modern, statement door for your home.

• Designer Collection – Featuring a sleek etched finish, our Designer Collection of composite door styles offers an elegant, cost-effective alternative for those seeking the modern, refined appearance of aluminium. These doors provide the sophistication and durability you desire, without the high cost, ensuring a stylish upgrade to any property.

• Custom Colours – One of the significant advantages of choosing a Hurst composite door is the extensive range of colours available. Offering over 1600 colour options Hurst has the perfect shade for everyone’s taste. Some of our most popular colours include classic shades like Peacock Blue, White, Anthracite Grey, and traditional Black, vibrant choices like Buttercup Yellow, Violet Blue and Red as well as more muted tones such as Dusty Pink, Chartwell Green or Powder Blue. With Hurst, you’re not just choosing a door; you’re selecting the entrance to your home, which will define its character for years to come.

 

How do Hurst composite doors compare in terms of security features?

Compared to some other door materials, Hurst composite doors offer more security thanks to their multi-layered construction. Composite doors provide a robust foam core sandwiched between a strong GRP (glass reinforced plastic) skin. This clever combination provides exceptional resistance against forceful entry attempts.

Hurst Doors take security a step further. Our doors can meet the requirements of Secured by Design and come equipped with high-security multipoint locking systems, engineered to meet the highest standards and all available with smart technology built in. This additional security feature can be activated when paired with the Kubu smartphone App. These features can significantly increase the time and effort required to breach the door, deterring potential intruders, and keeping your home safe and secure. Additionally, Hurst offers secure key cylinders which are designed to protect against drilling, picking, twisting and bump attacks.

A Hurst composite door is more than just an entrance; it’s a statement of style and security. With their exceptional quality, durability, and energy efficiency, Hurst doors offer unparalleled value for your home. By choosing Hurst, you’re not just selecting a door; you’re investing in peace of mind, enhanced kerb appeal, and a more comfortable living space. Ready to transform your home? Explore the Hurst composite door range or find your local installer.