composite doors

[82much]

Ready to replace our front door. Thinking of composite one. Are Eurocell quality ok? After bit of research on internet I see a lot of different firms doing same styles but at varying prices and can't tell what the difference is. Eurocell is local to me and recommend a fitter. Opinions gratefully received

 

[crank39]

The main difference is solid core vs foam core, if your flush with cash go for the solid, if working to a budget get a foam, there are a few players in the composite market like eurocell, doorstop, solidor, rocal, distinction, I've seen all these and repaired most and never really found any issues between solid or foam, most common is south facing doors warping or cracking around the raised squares and gaskets tearing along the threshold

 

[motorbiking]

they feel cheap though and I have a solidor. I'd rather have stuck with a nice oak set up.

they probably keep the draft out better.

even though it would be a stupid waste of money I'm actually thinking of ripping mine out and it's only 3 months old.

 

[82much]

mmm.... thanks guys. Mine is south facing and I'm on the south coast ! I'm going to have another think before committing myself to anything.

 

[crank39]

Was sent out the other day to look at torn gasket on a 2 year old rocal door.....

Around the handle

Near the top hook


On another door, this a doorstop was torn gasket, 5 years old

 

[82much]

You've made me think now to go for wood. Many thanks