An unexpected consequence of the global pandemic has seen increasing numbers of people taking more of an interest in environmental issues, locally, regionally, and nationally. Coupled with radical new climate change commitments set to put the UK on course to cut carbon emissions by 80% by 2023, boosting the energy efficiency of homes across Wolverhampton and the Midlands has become a top priority for many. After all, heating and powering buildings make up 35% of the UK’s total energy usage.
So, if you like the idea of saving the planet whilst saving money on your energy bills with an energy efficient front door replacement, this is the blog for you!
Composite door from the Apeer range
Generally speaking, modern composite doors like Apeer composite doors tend to come out on top when Wolverhampton homeowners seek the most thermally efficient front door replacement, thanks to the many different materials utilised in their construction.
That said, today’s aluminium and uPVC entrance doors all combine fantastic energy efficient qualities, it’s just that quality composite doors work that little bit harder to keep your family warmer for longer.
External door replacements in England and Wales must meet current Building Regulation standards to make sure they are secure, accessible, and thermally sound, where Conservation of fuel and power: Approved Document L sets the standard for the energy performance of new and existing buildings.
To make sure exterior residential entrance doors deliver good thermal insulation, since October 2010, to comply they must have a minimum U-value of 1.8W/m²K or a door Energy Rating band of E or less.
U-values are a measurement that indicates how easily heat can pass through a specific construction material. Calculated by combining the thermal resistance of the door panel and all its components (the frame, glazing, air spaces, gaps, and fixings), the lower the U-value the easier it will be to maintain a comfortable temperature inside your home.
To help you out, we’ve put together this energy efficiency comparison table of our front door products that you can quickly refer to whilst doing your own research:
| Door Material | U-value | Energy rating | Double Glazing | Triple Glazing | Unique features |
| Composite | 1.8 | A+ | ✔️ | ✔️ | Foam-filled GRP, solid timber, or double rebated options |
| Aluminium | 1.8 | A+ | ✔️ | ✔️ | Advanced thermally broken frames |
| Steel | 0.9 | A+ | ✔️ | ✔️ | High-density fireboard core |
| uPVC | 1.2 | A+ | ✔️ | ✔️ | Multi-chambered frames |
A door energy rating is a method of assessing the total energy performance of a door, whereas the U-value measures how well the door panel will transfer heat.
As you can see, all our entrance doors follow or exceed current minimum door efficiency standards.
Front door
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