Door Stop Composite Doors
The UK’s favourite composite door
Door
Stop International entered the composite door market in 2008, and they
have been dominating it ever since. No other UK manufacturer has come
close to producing such a versatile door range and high quality product.
The
manufacturing plant in Nottinghamshire is huge, so much so that Door
Stop can deliver a door to site from point of order in a staggering
three working days. If you are looking for a quality product at a
competitive price, this could be the range for you.
Door Stop Doors at a Glance
Range Of Colours
100%
Thermal Efficiency
100%
Designer Options
100%
Environmental Efficiency
100%
Range Of Options
100%
Thirteen door colours
An
impressive range of 13 colours is offered, and for the most recent
colours added to this list (Poppy Red, Black-brown and Duck Egg Blue)
Door Stop asked their customers in an online poll for the colours they
wanted the most. Now that’s listening to your customers!
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The edgesThe
finer details are looked after by Door Stop, as the hinge side is
finished with a PVC edging. The lock side of the door is fitted with a
4mm powder coated aluminium lock strip to add strength to the door.
GRP skinned
The
door itself features a GRP skin on either side with a grained finish.
This is the same material that is used to make the hulls of boats, so
you can be sure it’s pretty resilient! Peace of mind for anyone with
animals who love to scratch the door when the postman arrives.
ReglazableHaving
a door that is easily reglazable is more important than you might
think. Have you ever considered what might happen if the glass unit
gets damaged or fails? The Door Stop patented glazing cassette can be
easily removed from the inside so you can change the glass over in a
matter of minutes and re-use the cassette. Anyone who remembers trying
to glaze a composite door when they first emerged will tell you this is
a god send!
HardwareChoosing
a Door-Stop door is about you choosing what you want. With the click of
a button you can select from one of 4 entirely different furniture
suites and lock options.
Stainless Steel
One
common problem with composite and uPVC over the years has been
furniture that corrodes over time. This seems a problem nobody has ever
cracked…until now that is.
This groundbreaking new hardware suite
from Trojan is manufactured from 304-grade stainless steel, and comes
with a 10-year corrosion guarantee. In the three years we have been
using the stainless steel range we have not had one report of any
corroding, so you know this is guarantee you will never have to call
upon!
There are standard lever and lever pad options available,
along with a range of accessories such as letterbox, numerals, chain
and a door knocker. The knocker in particular is a great design as it
is face fixed, so there are no ugly boltholes on the back of the door.
The stainless steel range is a prefect hardware option for any home.
Yale StainlessThe
new stainless steel range from Yale takes things up another notch –
this hardware range is made from marine grade stainless steel (the
highest available), making it perfect for homes in coastal areas.
The
Superior cylinder and Platinum handle combination is accredited with
the TS007* BSi Kitemark – the most secure available for composite doors
and locks.
If you are looking for hardware that is ultra secure and can face the toughest of elements, this is the range for you.
Avocet AffinityThe
Avocet Affinity hardware suite has a modern feel whilst still retaining
an elegant quality. This is a popular suite as it comes complete with a
3D adjustable butt hinge, making this a good option if you are
installing the door yourself.
The other big attraction of this
hardware range is the ABS snap secure lock – widely regarded as the
best cylinder on the market today. This is the only cylinder that has
the TS007 3 Star rating and also the Master locksmiths association’s
Sold Secure diamond standard.
This is be a good option if you are concerned about break-ins or attacks on the cylinder.
Fab & FixFab
& Fix are one of the longest running furniture manufacturers in the
front door industry, and the fact that Door Stop offers their range is
testament to their solid reputation.
The Fab n Fix range lets its
reputation do the talking, and is one of the most requested hardware
suites with trade customers. We think this is down to the fact that
this suite is no-nonsense – good, solid quality handles and
letterplates, and a very low corrosion rate makes them appealing to
both homeowners and installers.
Due to its robust nature, this furniture may be worth considering if your door gets a lot of use.
Performance Test Industry Norm Hardex Electro
Corrosion Resistance 240 hours 1,000 hours
UV Light Resistance 120 hours 500 hours
Abrasion Resistance 5 litres of sand 18 litres of sand
Smear Resistance 100 double rubs 1,000 double rubs
Pencil Hardiness 2N-3N 4N-5N
New Contemporary HardwareNew for 2015, Door Stop has just released a stunning range of stainless steel contemporary hardware.
These
sleek handles options are the perfect addition to the more contemporary
door styles, and there is also a traditional key only option as well –
a hugely popular option for many homeowners.
Contemporary Composite Doors : The Long Bar SuiteIt
seems today everybody is going crazy for the modern long bar handle,
and its easy to see why. Lever handles look great on a traditional door
style, but these handles just add something special to a contemporary
door design.
The Door Stop offering comes with a clever internal
finger pull on the inside, or you can upgrade to an internal long bar
handle for an extra cost.
The look is completed with a brushed satin letterbox and designer ingot knocker.
Contemporary Composite Doors : The Bow Handle SuiteAvailable with either a long or short bow handle, this is an elegant handle that really defines an entrance door.
Like
the long bar suite, this suite includes the satin letterbox and ingot
knocker as optional extras, and also comes with the internal finger
pull. We recommend a thumb-turn cylinder with any bar style handle;
otherwise you will need a key to open the door from the inside every
time the door is shut.
Contemporary Composite Doors: The Square SuiteThis option is for the super contemporary property, and is a fresh new take on the traditional doorknob.
The
square handle is a good size, which makes it a great feature of the
door, and it is perfectly complimented by the square stainless steel
doorknocker.
Customers with an eye for aesthetics are sure to love
this hardware suite, and combined with the right door style and colour
this is sure to turn a few heads.
Traditional Style Composite Doors: The Classic SuiteWe
predict this suite is going to be a huge hit with customers – the
reason is that for some homes a lever handle option is just not
suitable. Some of the most beautiful entrance doors in the world have
the classic centre knob, and for many period homes this is the only
option.
The classic suite will give your door that period look
whilst still maintaining the security you expect from a modern door.
You can also compliment the look further with the ingot stainless steel
knocker.
Hardware Comparison Lock Mechanism Options
Door
Stop offer six different locking mechanisms – please see the chart
across for a comparison of each locks features. All locks meet the
highest security standards, and you can even choose any locking option
with any furniture suite. Please note by default we supply the Yale
lock with stainless steel hardware.
Lock Mechanisms Compared
ERA Vectis cylinder-free lockThis
lock is different from the rest in that it has a traditional mortice
key, so there is no Euro cylinder because the key engages directly with
the multi-point lock.
This gives you two benefits – firstly the
door has a traditional locking system that gives a classic feel to the
door. This is a good additional if you have a period house. No cylinder
also means there is no risk of forced entry by attacking the cylinder,
which is the primary way that burglars try to enter a front door.
Winkhaus AV2 “Slam Lock”Traditionally
a lever handle had to be lifted up in order for the hooks to throw into
the frame at the top and bottom. The slam lock changes all of this; so
that when the door is shut into the frame the hooks automatically throw
into the doorframe.
This is peace of mind that the door is secure
as soon as it is shut, and it can be bolted from the inside by a simple
turn of the key.
High Security Yale CylinderThis
cylinder is one of the best available on the market, and has gone
through an impressive array of tests. The cylinder is anti-bump,
anti-snap, drill, pick, torque, tamper and force resistant.
This
cylinder also comes with an impressive 5 security keys as standard,
which is why we now supply this cylinder with every Door Stop door by
default at no extra cost. The lifetime warranty isn’t bad either.
Yale Digital Rim LockThe
traditional rim lock has been keeping homes safe for many years, but
now it has evolved…the digital rim lock still provides traditional
convenience and additional security, but you won’t need to worry about
that additional key.
This clever little lock has an illuminated
touch screen so you can gain access by using a pin number instead of
that tatty old gold key that somehow keeps getting lost.
Secured by DesignNo
matter which lock you go for, your door will be BS6375 and PAS24
approved and have a kite marked cylinder lock as standard. You can
upgrade to the Police approved Secured by Design specification with
just one click – and we will still get the door to you in 3 working
days.
Yale KeyfreeThe
Yale Keyfree handle is a customer favourite and an innovation in door
technology. This handle lets you secure the door using either the
keypad or the fob (yes, you can open the door just like you would your
car!).
Door Stop introduced this handle in 2010, and over the
years we have found it to be extremely reliable and a real addition to
any door. If you want a state of the art locking system that won’t let
you down, look no further.
Yale Keyfree in Action
Frame Options
Door
Stop offer their own outer frame as standard, but there are also other
options to cater for different projects or requirements. The Rehau
frame is a notable addition, considered possibly the finest uPVC
profile on the market. There is also a sculptured option available.
Thermal efficiencyThe
future of the planet is something that Door Stop take pride in, and
they take steps to ensure they are reducing their carbon footprint.
That’s why all doors are offered with a thermal upgrade option to help
reduce energy bills.
Green Doors, now available in all colours
The
welfare of the planet has always been a priority for Door Stop
International, which is proven by the extensive recycling program they
run at the factory. They also avoid the use of lead based additives in
the manufacture of the door frames, opting instead for a calcium zinc
based compound. The core of the door is also CFC-free.
Energy rating certificates
Door
Stop Doors are rated by the British Fenestration Rating Council, and in
2011 supplied the first A rated composite door. New energy regulations
for doors mean manufacturers have to provide compliance – every Door
Stop door will come with a BFRC energy rating certificate for your
peace of mind.
This is not a generic document that some
manufacturers provide – every individual door has an energy rating
calculated based on the individual options.
Energy efficient doors
Every
Door Stop door exceeds current building regulations for energy
efficiency, meaning that every door has a U value of at least 1.8. The
U Value is a measure of the doors energy efficiency; the lower the
U-Vale, the more efficient the door.
You can increase the U value and energy efficiency of a Door Stop door very easily by choosing a thermal upgrade.
Carbon Footprint
Door
Stop are always taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint – all
doors are made right here in the UK, and delivery routes are carefully
planned to minimise the amount of fuel used.
GRP – the longest product lifespan
Door Type Expected Life Maintenance
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)
Colour all round
Door
Stop offers a complete coloured door on both sides in both rosewood and
golden oak options. All hardware is coordinated in this colour, from
the threshold to the door drip and edges to give a striking appearance.
This option is perfect for period and classically styled homes that do
not long for white UPVC.
Thresholds and drips
The
Door Stop low aluminium threshold is a great addition to the door –
colour coded to the frame colour in powder coated aluminium, these
thresholds are part M complaint and suitable for wheel chair access.
We
also recommend this threshold as standard – not only it is robust and
easy to clean, it is less of a trip hazard than standard PVC thresholds
Side Panels
Aside
from the usual glass options, Door Stop offer a range of matching
composite side panels that perfectly compliment the door. Choose from
the full colour and glass range – you can even select the letterbox in
the side panel too.