Composite Door Hardware

What is composite door hardware?

Composite door hardware refers to all the essential fittings and functional components attached to a composite door that contribute to its security, usability, and visual style. This includes elements such as handles, locks, hinges, letterplates, knockers, spyholes, and door numbers. While often seen as finishing touches, these parts are critical to both the performance and appearance of the door.

Unlike basic timber or uPVC doors, composite doors are designed to offer enhanced strength and insulation, and the hardware needs to match that standard. High-quality composite door hardware is made from durable materials such as stainless steel, brass, zinc alloy, or aluminium, often with protective coatings to resist corrosion and wear. Because these doors are typically installed at the front of a home, the hardware must withstand frequent use and exposure to the elements without deteriorating over time.

Security is a key function of composite door hardware. Multi-point locking systems, anti-snap cylinders, reinforced hinges, and robust handle sets all play a role in protecting the home against forced entry. Many composite doors come pre-fitted with advanced security features that meet standards such as PAS 24 and Secured by Design, and the hardware is an integral part of meeting those criteria.

Beyond functionality, hardware is also an important design feature. It provides the finishing touches that define the door’s overall style, whether traditional, contemporary, or somewhere in between. This is where Buildmydoor offers real flexibility. We provide customers with a choice of 13 different hardware finishes, allowing homeowners to tailor the look of their door to suit their personal taste and the character of their property. These finishes include popular options like chrome, gold, graphite, white, black, and more specialist looks such as satin or antique styles.  Looking for a door with a  bumble bee or dragonfly knocker?  We've got you!

This level of customization means you don’t have to compromise on appearance when choosing a secure, energy-efficient door. Whether you're looking for a sleek modern look with matte black fittings or a more classic style with polished brass, Buildmydoor makes it easy to create a cohesive, stylish entrance that complements the home’s exterior.

Composite door hardware is far more than just decoration. It plays a critical role in the door’s function, durability, and security, while also offering the opportunity to express personal style. With a wide range of finishes to choose from, Buildmydoor ensures that every customer can achieve the perfect balance of form and function.

Composite Door Handles

We offer a variety of different hardware options for your composite doors, including handles. These handles feature not only different styles but also different types of protection. Certain locks feature a split spindle, which locks automatically behind you when you close the door, while the standard spindle must be locked manually. This split spindle option prevents the door from being left unlocked but will lock you out if you forget your keys.

We offer classic lever handle, stainless steel pull handles and Escutcheon pull-to-close handle-less locks. While stainless steel pull handles are the best choice for contemporary doors, each hardware design can suit a range of styles. The handle-less Escutcheon polished chrome lock creates a smooth profile that doesn’t protrude outside of the frame, while providing the same level of security as the other handle options. Use our free online Door Designer to put together a bespoke and personalised design for your new composite door today and receive a competitive quote.

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If you have any questions about ordering a made to measure composite front door with the perfect hardware, or want help with using our door designing software, send us a message on our contact form, or drop us an email and we'll get back to you within 48 hours.

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