Composite Door

mwoww

Hi, I'm replacing my hall door and was going to get a composite one - probably a Palladio. ive had a number of quotes for supply and fit (2 side glass side panels and top glass panel). I'm in Kildare. They range from 2800 - 3600. Most quotes on the higher end incidentally.

One of the companies I had in told me there are problems with composite doors in that they have been known to warp (bubble out). He said theyve repaired other doors like this and that they are a bit nervous of them in general (although happy to fit it). He said to investigate it myself but just wanted to be upfront so I knew there was a possibility etc. I havent found much evidence of this online from a search but wanted to know if any of ye had any experience or heard of any issues?

My door will be in direct sunlight a lot of the day - east facing.

Also, re price: Is it a case of thats the cost of them and the cheaper end is going to do a poor quality job do ye think? All quoting me Palladio door.

Cheers,

get a room

All doors give trouble.
Timber swells and contracts.
Aluminium is cold and is prone to condensation / mold
uPVC is heavy and expands and contracts at different rates.
Brown uPVC is particularly bad for warping in the middle.
Composite doors are very heavy and will pull on the top hinge which will need constant adjusting.

The more you pay the better the door. Look out for the type of hardware on the door, you want quality.
Check out prices in Northern Ireland as sterling is now 79p.

Gangu

Do you know anyone in NI that does good doors?

get a room

I used to deal with a supplier in Lurgan. If hes still in business I willl let you know by tomorrow evening.

Gangu

Good man (or woman)

Benedict

Anyone out there have a composite door which shakes like jelly when you close it? Door and frame both wobble and I can't believe that this is normal.

Anyone else have this problem?

Installer says it's normal but surely door and frame should not shake when you close them?

Stoner

Benedict wrote:

Installer says it's normal but surely door and frame should not shake when you close them?

I've two both don't shake

Dub_Jim_Royle

Hi guys,

Looking at palladio doors but they don't have the colour we want. Anyone hear of Norwood doors? website not great and can't find much mention of them around.

Thanks

RobAMerc

Benedict wrote: »

Anyone out there have a composite door which shakes like jelly when you close it? Door and frame both wobble and I can't believe that this is normal.

Anyone else have this problem?

Installer says it's normal but surely door and frame should not shake when you close them?

ours do, MJ supply and fit.
in actual fact the door, frame and the piece above the door shakes like bejaysus when its shut, and it nees a good shove to get it to shut too

Vote 4 Pedro

Dub_Jim_Royle wrote: »

Hi guys,

Looking at palladio doors but they don't have the colour we want. Anyone hear of Norwood doors? website not great and can't find much mention of them around.

Thanks

We just had a Palladio back door fitted, not cheap but it's very good and were really happy with it, very solid shuts nice and easy.

vicwatson

Vote 4 Pedro wrote: »

We just had a Palladio back door fitted, not cheap but it's very good and were really happy with it, very solid shuts nice and easy.

Price? If you don't mind me asking

Vote 4 Pedro

vicwatson wrote: »

Price? If you don't mind me asking

PM sent

Dub_Jim_Royle

Vote 4 Pedro wrote: »

PM sent

Me too please...

Vote 4 Pedro

Dub_Jim_Royle wrote: »

Me too please...

PM sent...

shane b

Anyone out there have a composite door which shakes like jelly when you close it? Door and frame both wobble and I cant believe that this is normal.Anyone else have this problem?Installer says its normal but surely door and frame should not shake when you close them? wrote:

ours do, MJ supply and fit.
in actual fact the door, frame and the piece above the door shakes like bejaysus when its shut, and it nees a good shove to get it to shut too

We are in the market for a composite door at the moment and the information regarding the doors and the frames is that the composite doors are too heavy for standard pvc frames. The frames need to have metal reinforcing in the frames otherwise the frames shakes when the door closes and the hinges tend to sag with the weight. Seemingly many suppliers used to buy the door and make up their own frame and hence they can price it cheaper.
We were advised if choosing ensure the frame supplied comes from the door manufacturer with the metal reinforcing.
We are looking at an Apeer 70 door as the Palladio is 40mm wider than our current wooden one.

e.r

shane b wrote: »

We are in the market for a composite door at the moment and the information regarding the doors and the frames is that the composite doors are too heavy for standard pvc frames. The frames need to have metal reinforcing in the frames otherwise the frames shakes when the door closes and the hinges tend to sag with the weight. Seemingly many suppliers used to buy the door and make up their own frame and hence they can price it cheaper.
We were advised if choosing ensure the frame supplied comes from the door manufacturer with the metal reinforcing.
We are looking at an Apeer 70 door as the Palladio is 40mm wider than our current wooden one.

I'm thinking about a new front door, could you pm me the place your bought from and if its decent quality.
So many different options and suppliers hard to know who to go with.

Hagimalone

Me too please,how did the rest of ye get on?

ccull123

Vote 4 Pedro wrote: »

We just had a Palladio back door fitted, not cheap but it's very good and were really happy with it, very solid shuts nice and easy.

Hi there just saw your post about palladio door. Also looking at getting one and just wondering was it expensive?

budhabob

ccull123 wrote: »

Hi there just saw your post about palladio door. Also looking at getting one and just wondering was it expensive?

We got one last year when getting windows done. Theyre not cheap, but far from the dearest. Your talking 2-3k for a decent composite door.

Vote 4 Pedro

ccull123 wrote: »

Hi there just saw your post about palladio door. Also looking at getting one and just wondering was it expensive?

Just sent a PM with all the details, hope it helps.

Vote 4 Pedro

budhabob wrote: »

We got one last year when getting windows done. Theyre not cheap, but far from the dearest. Your talking 2-3k for a decent composite door.

That seems an awful lot for a door but I suppose there are lots of different sizes, types and styles.

budhabob

Vote 4 Pedro wrote: »

That seems an awful lot for a door but I suppose there are lots of different sizes, types and styles.

Well we had side panels and panels above the door too all triple glazed. Think the palladios start at about 1.5k. Again, this is all from memory.

Hagimalone

Would you mind forwarding on details Pedro to me please

lalababa

3k for a door? I'd rather hang myself! Get it! Ha ha ha.

Vote 4 Pedro

Hagimalone wrote: »

Would you mind forwarding on details Pedro to me please

PM sent.

scaldoo

Just coming to this thread - looking these doors myself./ Any recommends on a supplier - anybody get good prices / good install quality, etc? Thanks.

Please PM me if that's more appropriate?