We don’t need to tell you that costs are rising across the UK. From everyday essentials to long-term investments, prices seem to keep climbing with no end in sight. But what if we told you there’s one area where you can take back control and stop one of those costs from spiralling?
One of the most notable costs for any homeowner is energy bills. They’re an absolute necessity for any homeowner, especially as we approach what is expected to be a typically harsh winter where we live.
Join us as we explain what an Endurance composite front door can do to help you, your home, and manage your growing expenses.
Understanding Thermal Transfer and Door Insulation Values for Better Energy Efficiency
At Endurance, we want to help you keep rising costs under control. You may not realise that doors and windows are responsible for as much as 25-30% of total heat loss in a typical home, according to Stay Warm Energy. That’s why it’s essential to understand how your front door should perform to minimise this loss.
When it comes to keeping your home warm and your energy bills down, two terms you’ll often hear are U-value and thermal efficiency. Put simply, the U-value measures how much heat passes through a material. The lower the U-value, the better the material is at preventing heat from escaping.
For doors, this means that a product with a low U-value will do a much better job of keeping the warmth inside during winter and the heat out during summer. Thermal efficiency is the overall measure of how well a door performs at reducing heat transfer. A highly efficient front door creates a barrier that helps maintain a comfortable temperature indoors without your heating system working overtime.
By choosing a door with a strong thermal performance, you’re not only improving comfort in your home but also reducing the amount of energy you need to use, and that translates directly into savings on your bills.
Solid Core Composite Doors vs Hollow and Foam-Filled Alternatives
Not all doors are created equal. While many doors on the market use a hollow design or are filled with lightweight foam, these constructions often compromise on strength, security and thermal performance. They can feel flimsy and, over time, may be more prone to warping or letting valuable heat escape.
Endurance composite doors are built differently. Each one is made with a solid timber core, giving them a weight and substance you can feel the moment you open them. This solid core not only enhances security and durability but also provides superior insulation compared to hollow or foam-filled options. The result is a front door that stands the test of time, keeps your home better protected and works harder to stop heat transfer.
When you choose an Endurance door, you’re choosing a product that doesn’t cut corners. Instead, it combines exceptional strength with impressive thermal efficiency, giving you lasting peace of mind along with long-term savings.
Real-World Savings with Energy-Rated Composite Doors
Understanding U-values and energy ratings isn’t just about numbers; it’s about the real difference they make to your home and your wallet. A front door with a low U-value helps keep more heat inside, meaning your heating system doesn’t have to work as hard. Over time, this can lead to noticeable reductions in your energy bills.
Endurance composite doors are independently tested to deliver excellent thermal performance, meeting and often exceeding industry standards. With their solid timber core and high-quality design, they achieve impressive U-values that outperform many alternatives on the market.
That means when you invest in an Endurance door, you’re not just choosing strength and security. You’re also choosing a long-term solution that keeps your home warmer, lowers your energy consumption and helps protect you against rising costs year after year.
Want to learn more about how Endurance composite doors can improve your home’s thermal efficiency? Read about what makes our doors so thermally efficient by clicking here.
