Bowater Composite Doors - Any Good

Poc

Oops lots of mis hits on the ipad there - spelling better than that. Honest!

mr._shr

What did you go with in the end and are you happy with your choice?
I'm in the process of chosing a new composite door.

Poc

We had round approx 4 companies to give us a quote. We explained that we were concerned because our front door is South facing and gets very hot. I had read on the web this this could cause problems with warping etc. They all said this would not be a problem as composite door technology had improved greatly in the last few years.

I decided to phone the technology department of Bowater Doors and the guy who I spoke to was very helpful. He said he would NOT use a composite door if that area was South facing as it would probably fade and warp. He said that if I was to go ahead make sure I didn't leave the door open in hot weather as this would make it more likely that warping would occur.

He pointed out that he was a technical expert and not a salesman and his job was to give the best technical advice and not sell doors.

We decided to not buy a composite door but intend to get a joiner round this summer to fit a wooden door.

Hope that helps.

mr._shr

I thought one of the main selling points for composite doors was that they don't warp, so could sit and face the sun all day long.
In contrast to upvc doors that will bend and expand in the heat meaning on very hot days you can't even open the door.

Is that not the case then?

mr._shr

I'm thinking of getting a double rebate and the company I'm thinking of using only have Bowater.
Are they ok for doors or should I continue looking?

jellie

mr._shr wrote: »

In contrast to upvc doors that will bend and expand in the heat meaning on very hot days you can't even open the door.

I have south facing upvc doors, they always work whatever the weather.

moongarden

we have 2 x bowater doors fitted and have had problems with both. the front door leaks through the glazing cassette surround. when the engineer came to repair it he couldn't get the frame off as it was
"stuck on with the wrong glue". They came and measured for a replacement door 4 weeks ago and we've heard nothing since so I am having to chase them again today.

lynneypinny

This thread has left me very confused...... We have a lovely wooden door in the porch which swells in the winter and also leaks a bit. I was told that as this door faces both the sun and harsh sea breezes we should go for a composite. But reading the above posts has put doubt in my mind..... It could be an expensive mistake!!!

ALUSTAR

Poc wrote: »

We had round approx 4 companies to give us a quote. We explained that we were concerned because our front door is South facing and gets very hot. I had read on the web this this could cause problems with warping etc. They all said this would not be a problem as composite door technology had improved greatly in the last few years.

I decided to phone the technology department of Bowater Doors and the guy who I spoke to was very helpful. He said he would NOT use a composite door if that area was South facing as it would probably fade and warp. He said that if I was to go ahead make sure I didn't leave the door open in hot weather as this would make it more likely that warping would occur.

He pointed out that he was a technical expert and not a salesman and his job was to give the best technical advice and not sell doors.

We decided to not buy a composite door but intend to get a joiner round this summer to fit a wooden door.

Hope that helps.

I have had a Bowater Double Rebate door fitted and its been nothing but trouble.The fitters and hinge supplier have made 10 visits in total and each time it has created more problems.I have tried to contact Bowaters Technical Department,but can't get past reception,so if you have a direct number I could call it would great help.Thankyou

Poc

Hi

Sorry I don't have a direct phone number. I think I Googled the company and discovered that they are owned by another company whose telphone number came up and I phoned them. They really were very helpful.


I still haven't bought a new door because composite doors seem to cause so many problems. I am hoping that technology will improve and that the door of my dreams will be invented!!!!!


Good luck.