Secure, thermally-efficient, and cost effective composite doors in a wide range of designs
SOLIDOR COMPOSITE DOORS
Composite Doors Manchester
Cost-effective, thermally efficient & secure Solidor composite doors in Greater Manchester & Cheshire
Composite front doors, back doors, and patio doors are a very popular choice for homeowners looking for an attractive door that is energy efficient and inexpensive.
Buy composite doors for your home if you want to keep your home warm, keep bills lower and create a secure entrance-way to suit any interior and exterior style.
At FC Extensions, we stock a huge range of classic and contemporary composite doors. Manchester homeowners often opt for composite doors from our range, due to the fact is a solely comprised of Solidor models, which are renowned for being high quality. Solidor has been designing, engineering and manufacturing composite doors in the UK since 2004 and their original doors still stand the test of time today. They give the beautiful appearance of timber, while harnessing modern, low-maintenance materials. They are widely agreed to be the best composite door across the whole of the UK and are a favourite with many Cheshire and Lancashire home owners.
Composite Doors in Greater Manchester & Beyond
FC Extensions sells and fits its range of composite doors in properties around the North West. We have worked on various projects in which Manchester homeowners have had our composite doors fitted, either as a free-standing project or as part of a larger extension or conversion projection.
Our services include the North West, and we cover areas such as:
A range of options
We stock a range of door designs, from classic woodgrain to bold statement colours.
Solidor offer the market’s largest range of colours and finishes and can even offer you the option of a different colour inside and out. While most of our competitors are limited with choice, Solidor has developed a colour range worthy of any home and interior design style.
Our composite timber door edges come in White as standard. We also provide edge options as Brown on Rosewood and Schwarzbraun, or caramel on Golden Oak and Irish Oak. You can then opt for either the same or different colours on each side of the door.
Having such a wide range of door styles and colours means you can find something to suit every style and taste.
Beautiful Colours
Enhance your Solidor door with a dash of colour or a luxurious woodgrain finish and create something truly individual.
Solidor offer the market’s largest range of colours and finishes and can even offer you the option of a different colour inside and out. While most of our competitors are limited with choice, Solidor have developed a colour range worthy of any home.
Edge Banding Colours - White as standard. Brown on Rosewood and Schwarzbraun when coloured both sides, caramel on Golden Oak and Irish Oak when colours both sides. For all other dual colour combinations white edge band is used.
Glass Options
Most homeowners looking to buy a new front door, back door or patio door prefer to opt for the most energy efficient option.
Composite doors are ideal in this scenario, as they provide a range of glazing options, including premium double glazing. This will help to improve the thermal efficiency of your home, keeping your house warmer and your energy bills lower.
As a premium quality door designer, Solider understand what homeowners want and need: durability and style. Our composite doors have no visible screw hole plugs. They feature a clean design on both outer and cover frames with classic crown molding and a handcrafted appeal. All of our glazing cassettes can be re-glazed if required.
Enhance Your Door
We can help you enhance your door with a wide range of accessories including handles, door knockers and letter plates. We can even offer many of them in several finishes including modern brushed steel, contemporary chrome, traditional gold, new black chrome, black and white. Handles can even be specified in a tube, flat or swept shape and we have 4 door knocker options from the traditional to the contemporary.
Traditional Ironmongery
We offer an exclusive range of handmade traditional ironmongery. This includes iron handles, knockers and letter plates that can add a real touch of class to any door. There are 5 door handles in the range, along with a stunning ring knocker, available in black and pewter. These exciting new products are proving particularly popular on doors destined for villages around Cheshire and the North West.
Safe and Secure
For a secure home, you need a secure door. Our composite doors consist of a 48mm thick solid timber core, and are ready fitted with the Ultion lock cylinder as standard. If it's security you're after, Solidor is the best composite door maker on the market.
Ultion as Standard
It seems only fitting that the UK’s most secure composite door now features the country’s most secure locking system; the Ultion.
It’s called the ‘Ultion’ because it offers the ultimate in locking protection, capable of sensing an attack and subsequently engaging via a hidden lock to prevent intruders gaining entry, even when snapped twice.
Analysis has shown that the Ultion easily outperforms the very best 3 star locks in a variety of different tests and when locked, stays locked.
No key, no chance of burglary; the Ultion really is that good.
Frequently Asked Questions, click to Read More
What is a composite door?
A 'composite' refers to something that is made from a combination of materials. The same goes for composite doors. This type of door is most often made using a combination of timber, uPVC, metals and glass-reinforced plastic. This mixture of materials improves the quality of the doors, making them stronger and more secure. Composite doors often use uPVC elements to build them. This material has a high u-value, which means it is very energy efficient. Double glazed glass can easily be fitted into uPvc composite doors, which keeps cold drafts out and heat from escaping indoor areas. This keeps your energy bills lower and can also improve the overall value of your house.
Those building new homes or undergoing home improvement projects tend to opt for composite doors if they want a secure, durable and cost-effective door. Our range offers all these options, while also making a stylish, attractive addition to your home.
How much does a new composite door cost in Manchester?
The standard prices for composite doors to be fitted (Manchester and the North West) is approximately £900 and rise accordingly depending on the type of wood, glass, paint and accessories that you want to be included.
Generally speaking, some types of doors are more expensive. Larger doors, or those with more complex mechanisms, such as large bi-fold doors and sliding doors, cost more. French doors for conservatories or front and back doors tend to be less expensive, as they're simpler to install.
In Greater Manchester, some companies can charge as much as £1,500-£2,000 to fit composite doors in your home. We are proud to offer competitive and transparent prices for our services, whether you simply want a door installed/replaced, or you need to design and build a bigger home improvement project. Call us on 01625 885 030 to get a quote for your project today.
Is a composite door worth it?
Composite front doors, back doors, and patio doors have many benefits. Firstly, they are very cost-effective, while remaining a reliable, secure choice for homeowners.
The use of reinforced timber and integrated locking systems in our doors means they are an ideal option for people looking for security. For areas prone to break-ins, or cautious homeowners, composite doors are a way to get peace of mind.
Another benefit to using a Solidor composite door in your Manchester home is that they are available in a whole range of styles, colours, and finishes. Whether you want your door to make a statement, or you're looking for a traditional, countryside feel, a composite door offers you versatility to achieve your desired look. We also provide an impressive selection of accessories, including specially crafted doorknobs, iron knockers, and personalised letter plates.
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