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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

A pivotal year: how Vista is investing in service and innovation

Reaching a 30-year milestone in business naturally prompts reflection, but for us at Vista Panels, the focus in these first few months of 2026 is firmly on what comes next. Last year was challenging across much of the industry, yet … Continue reading →

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Chris
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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

How Vista helps contractors deliver for social housing frameworks

  Delivering work at scale in the social housing sector leaves little room for uncertainty. Programmes are tightly scheduled, budgets are closely monitored, and every stakeholder in the chain is accountable for performance. For contractors working across social housing frameworks, … Continue reading →

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Ian Smith
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How to sell more with the right trade uPVC doors panel range: tips for trade counters and fabricators

Selling doors today is not just about availability or price, trade counters and fabricators are working with better-informed installers, tighter margins, and customers who increasingly expect choice without complication. In that environment, the trade uPVC door panel range you stock, … Continue reading →

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Ian Smith
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Why installers are choosing XtremeDoor for faster, more reliable composite door installations

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 →

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Ian Smith
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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 →

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Ian Smith
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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 →

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Ian Smith
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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
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