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Superior looks and performance are assured from one of the worlds leading home improvement manufacturers.

With a front door by Bowater doors, not only will you see an increase in comfort, energy efficiency and performance, you will also see an increase in curb appeal. In fact, you can increase the perceived value of your home just by adding a Bowater composite front door.

Our range of composite front doors offer you the best performance and value with an optimum combination of security, energy efficiency, performance and aesthetics.

  • Aesthetics - traditional looks of a timber door with all the benefits of modern maintenance free materials
  • Low Maintenance
  • Exclusive range of glass designs not available on any other range - give your home a grand entrance
Standard Composite Front Door Premium Composite Front Door

Our range of Duo Double Rebate also boast a range of additional benefits when compared to a Single Rebate composite door:

  • More energy efficient  - keep the heat in and the cold out -  save money through lower heating bills!
  • Double Compression Seals -  not one but two compression seals eliminating draughts -  no more draughts!
  • Stronger and more secure than single rebate composite doors - 54% thicker than a single rebate door 
  • Improved sound reduction - relax in the peace and quiet of your home
  • Solid & Robust - tough and able to withstand the knocks 
  • Security - high security multipoint locking systems, strong GRP skins and steel reinforced subframes - offer improved security to your home and family

 

Door Comparison Chart

Features Single Rebate Duo Double Rebate Duo Diamond Benefits
Exclusive Glass Design logo No Tick No Tick Yes Tick Exclusive Glass Designs - not available on any other range
Choice of patterned backing glasses No Tick No Tick Yes Tick  
High performance 50mm triple glazed unit No Tick No Tick Yes Tick  
Tri-Series glazing cassette - no screw holes Yes Tick No Tick Yes Tick  
Availability of range of matching side panels to perfectly complement your door Yes Tick No Tick Yes Tick  
Double weather seals logo No Tick Yes Tick Yes Tick Double Weather Seals - not one but two compression seals eliminating draughts
Improved sound reduction No Tick Yes Tick Yes Tick Improved Sound Reduction - keep noise out and relax in the peace and quiet of your own home
Lower fuel bills logo No Tick Yes Tick Yes Tick Lower Fuel Bills - keep the heat in and the cold out -  save money through lower heating bills!
flood resistant logo No Tick Yes Tick Yes Tick Flood Resistant Doors Available
Steel reinforced icon No Tick Yes Tick Yes Tick Steel Reinforced Sub Frame
Durable GRP Skins logo Yes Tick Yes Tick Yes Tick Durable GRP Skins
Secured by Design Accreditation Yes Tick Yes Tick Yes Tick The official UK Police flagship scheme recognises products which incorporate effective crime prevention solutions
Low maintenance icon Yes Tick Yes Tick Yes Tick Low Maintenance - No painting or varnishing required
Kitemark License Yes Tick Yes Tick Yes Tick

Kitemark licensed to PAS23 & PAS24, the latest and most stringent BSI security standards

10 Year Guarantee Yes Tick Yes Tick Yes Tick

All Bowater doors products come with a full and comprehensive 10 year product GUARANTEE

Ultra-strong GRP Yes Tick Yes Tick Yes Tick

Ultra-strong ‘through colour’ GRP skin.  Able to withstand high impact strikes and EXTERIOR blows. Won’t warp, crack or fade

UK Made Yes Tick Yes Tick Yes Tick

All doors are manufactured in the UK at Bowater Doors 78,000 sq.ft UK MADE fabrication centre in the Midlands

Environment Logo Yes Tick Yes Tick Yes Tick

Low U-values

Sustainable materials & manufacturing. Calcium organic outerframe.  Saves on energy bills and reduce CO2 emissions

Quality Hardware Yes Tick Yes Tick Yes Tick

Top quality hardware available in gold and silver anodised finishes as standard. HARDWARE Numerous other finishes available

DDA Approved Yes Tick Yes Tick Yes Tick

DDA compliant hardware supplied on a bespoke basis to deal with particular  project requirements – includes extended lever handles, keythumbturn, colour contrasting handles

Hi Security Yes Tick Yes Tick Yes Tick

Multipoint locking as standard, with lever/lever, leverpad handle and adjustable keeps – meeting the Secured By Design accreditation, offer improved security to your home and family

Letterplates Logo Yes Tick Yes Tick Yes Tick

Quality aluminium including external weather seals and internal draught brush seal.  Letterplate security cowls available where SED accreditation is required (BS EN 13724)

Ancillaries Logo Yes Tick Yes Tick Yes Tick

A range of top quality ancillaries can be supplied and fitted including numerals, ANCILLARIES security chains, spy-holes and door knockers

 

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