The UK residential market is evolving. Homeowners are better informed, expectations around performance are higher, and regulations continue to tighten. Even in a slower housing market, door value remains strong because buyers are prioritising longevity, comfort and reassurance over short-term … Continue reading
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Door design trends for 2026: Colours, panels and composite front door trends to watch
If you’re fitting doors day in, day out, you’ll already have noticed the shift. Customers are coming to you more informed, more confident in their choices, and far more aware of what a front door should deliver. Door design matters … Continue reading
Building better communities – why door specification matters in social housing
High-performing doors do far more than complete the look of a building. In social housing, the right door specification directly supports safer communities, more energy efficient homes and lower long-term maintenance costs. When housing providers choose Secured by Design composite … Continue reading
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
Fit first time: How Vista’s uPVC door panels help installers save time and avoid snagging
In a trade environment where time is money, installation efficiency can make or break a project. That’s why Vista Panels has developed its latest uPVC and composite doors with one clear goal in mind – to help installers fit effectively … Continue reading
Why Vista Panels is the trusted supplier of social housing doors across the UK
At Vista Panels, we support the UK’s social housing sector with high-performance composite doorsets designed around safety, compliance and reliability. For over 30 years, we’ve been manufacturing secure, energy-efficient doors that housing associations, local authorities and installation partners trust to … Continue reading
What makes a composite door ‘Xtreme’? Breaking down our performance promise
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
What’s new in PVC door panel design? Explore our 2025 range and what it means for fabricators
The demand for PVC door panels has never been higher, and this year, we’ve given the trade even more choice with a refreshed collection that blends design innovation with proven manufacturing quality. For fabricators and installers, this means new opportunities to … Continue reading
Celebrating 30 years of Vista Panels: how we became the trade’s trusted door supplier
In 2025, Vista Panels is proud to celebrate 30 years as one of the most respected door panel suppliers UK-wide, and a leading name among composite door manufacturers with our XtremeDoor range. Since opening our doors back in 1995, we’ve … Continue reading
Why fitting support matters: how our QR codes help reduce site call-backs
A smooth fit keeps you moving. Any delay on-site eats into the rest of your schedule and puts extra pressure on the next job. For installers, there’s nothing more frustrating than having to go back to a site to fix … Continue reading