Green Doors, now available in all colours
Green Doors, now available in all colours on our Door-Stop Composite Door range
We’ve always been ahead when it comes to taking responsibility for the planet
From day one we chose to use a calcium zinc based compound in the extrusion of the door frame (which we make in different lengths to avoid waste) because it’s much kinder to the planet than lead based additives
The door’s inner rigid foam system is completely, utterly, one hundred percent CFC-free
An energy-efficient home is a major concern for many modern homeowners. As such, door-stop was proud to supply the first ever energy rated door and the first ‘A’ energy rated door
New energy regulations for doors mean all door manufacturers and resellers will have to prove compliance. A generic certificate for certain door 'types' is unlikely to suffice
Using a calculation method verified by the Building Research Establishment and BFRC door-stop’s energy rated doors come with a unique energy rating certificate, delivered immediately at the point of order
This is not a type test or a dubious assurance that gives all doors the same U-value. It is tailored for each particular door configuration
All of Door-Stop’s doors exceed the current Building Regulations for energy efficiency, which came into force in October 2010, covering front doors for the first time. Under the legislation, all new doors sold and fitted in England and Wales must have a U-value of 1.8W/m2K (1.6W/m2K in Scotland) or less. The door’s U-value is a measure of its energy efficiency, and the lower the U-value, the more energy efficient the door
Choosing thermal glass on Door-Stop doors makes them even more energy efficient, with an ultimate U-value of just 1 W/m2K
Many manufacturers of doors made of timber, aluminium or PVC panels may struggle to meet the 1.8W/m2K requirement and many do not provide proof
GRP - the longest product lifespan
Door type | Expected life | Maintenance |
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Softwood Door | 25 Years | Paint, 5 Years |
Hardwood Door | 35 Years | Paint, 5 Years |
Steel Composite Door | 30 Years | Wipe Clean |
PVC Composite Door | 25 Years | Wipe Clean |
GRP Composite Door | 35 Years | Wipe Clean |
PVC Panel Door | 20 Years | Wipe Clean |
Information from HAPM (Housing Association Provident Mutual) and BRE (Building Research Establishment)
And we’ve taken big steps to reduce our own carbon footprint too. Door-Stop doors are made right here in the UK, unlike the products of other door companies. And we carefully plan and all our delivery routes to cut down the amount of fuel we use
Other manufacturers look at our doors and go green with envy - we’re just greener