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
Meet Sonny Lewis, our Projects and Purchasing Apprentice
We’re proud to introduce one of the newest members of the Vista team – Sonny Lewis, our projects and purchasing apprentice, who joined us in August 2025. Sonny represents the next generation of manufacturing talent, combining structured learning with real-world experience … Continue reading
Celebrating 20 Years at Vista Panels for Heidi Clarke
September 2025 marked an incredible milestone for one of our familiar faces here at Vista – Heidi Clarke, who celebrates 20 years with us! Since joining us as a purchase ledger clerk back in 2005, Heidi has seen huge changes across … 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