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Category Archives: Composite Doors

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Composite front doors vs timber: which is more efficient in real-world tests?

For installers, fabricators, and specifiers, performance claims matter only when backed by real-world data. When comparing a composite front door to traditional timber designs, the difference in thermal performance isn’t theoretical; it’s measurable and proven in controlled testing environments. Vista’s … Continue reading →

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Lucy Ball
Posted in Composite Doors, Insights

PAS24, Part L and performance standards for external composite doors

Regulation is a huge part of everyday conversations in the UK door market. You are expected to supply doors that meet current standards, stand up to scrutiny, and give installers confidence once they are on site. At the same time, … Continue reading →

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Ian Smith
Posted in Composite Doors, Insights

Are your doors Secured by Design? What to look for in a high-security composite door

Home security is one of the first things people consider when choosing a new front door. Whether replacing an existing door or specifying one for a new project, the language around security can feel crowded and, at times, confusing. Secured … Continue reading →

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Ian Smith
Posted in Composite Doors, Insights

Inside XtremeDoor: What makes our composite doors 17% more efficient than timber core designs?

Most homeowners assume their front door is already energy efficient. Many are surprised to learn how much heat an older or poorly specified door can lose day to day, and how significantly this affects comfort and running costs. This is … Continue reading →

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Ian Smith
Posted in Composite Doors, Insights

What makes a composite door ‘Xtreme’? Breaking down our performance promise

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There’s no shortage of composite doors out there. Homeowners expect style, strength, and security as standard, but for installers, the real test of a product is how it performs on site and how it stands up in the years ahead. … Continue reading →

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Ian Smith
Posted in Composite Doors, Insights

Vista Panels: The Ultimate Front Door Solution

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Expert Front Door Solutions for Every Project Key Highlights Vista Panels offers durable and secure external front doors that deter intruders while sweetening curb appeal. Their uPVC and composite doors provide excellent thermal efficiency and weather resistance. A wide range … Continue reading →

Posted on January 29, 2023 by Ian Smith
Posted in Composite Doors, uPVC Doors

Vista contribute new build doors to Scotland’s largest modular housing development

A row of new semi-detached homes with smooth render finish and gray XtremeDoor composite doors, each door accented with contemporary hardware. The houses feature neat, symmetrically placed windows and sandstone accents, set against a backdrop of a freshly landscaped lawn and a clear sky.

Leading composite door manufacturer Vista Panels were pleased to work on a £9.8 million development in South Ayrshire, Scotland’s largest social modular housing development to date, helping to deliver much-needed new affordable housing in the area. What is modular housing? … Continue reading →

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Ian Smith
Posted in Composite Doors

Vista turns on the style

Vista New Door Styles

Award-winning composite door manufacturer Vista has added five new door styles to its XtremeDoor range to strengthen its hold on the composite door market. Vista’s best in class XtremeDoor has set the bar on quality when it comes to composite … Continue reading →

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Ian Smith
Posted in Composite Doors

What is an OwlMark™ Accreditation? (and other forms of accreditation)

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The quality of a home improvement product such as a window or door is determined by a number of various factors like durability, security, and ease of use, but there’s a way to quickly identify products that are renowned for … Continue reading →

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Ian Smith
Posted in Company News, Composite Doors, uPVC Doors

Tips on installing prehung doors

Chartwell green composite entrance door

The majority of customers seek a ‘no fuss’ door solution, so it stands to reason that prehung doors are the first choice for busy door installers. Amongst their many benefits, prehung door sets implement a faster fitting process which inevitably … Continue reading →

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Vista Trade
Posted in Composite Doors

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