Trade fabricator Sternfenster now supplies doors constructed using Doorco’s latest Gripcore technology. The updated tech is marketed as taking composite doors into a new league, making them stronger, heavier, warmer, more secure, and less susceptible to warping and cracking.
With modern design and glass options, the doors aim to offer unique opportunities for installers. Buying from Sternfenster offers access to the fabricator’s marketing support and production visibility.
Gripcore doors, developed by Doorco, are made using a hybrid of cross-laminated engineered hardwood, laminated veneer lumber timber, and hardwood stiles and rails, then pressed with 4mm glass-reinforced polymer skins. This robust design means that the doors will not move, bow or twist more than 3mm, they require minimal maintenance, and have security built in.
“Gripcore technology is a fantastic evolution of the composite door,” said Nathan Court, Sternfenster’s sales director. “Our doors, built using Gripcore technology, iron out many of the irritations that installers have had with traditional composite doors, namely, warping and cracking.
“Too often, you are called back to a job because the homeowner says the door won’t close properly. This is because the temperature on the outside and inside are wildly different, which puts the door under a lot of thermal stress. The way Gripcore doors are engineered irons out those issues, and you are left with a product that not only feels substantial but can tackle the challenges that the great British weather throws at it.”
Homeowners can choose from a unique range of door styles, colours, and glazing options to create the perfect customised entrance door for many property styles. Belfry is offered for a cosy country cottage, or Augusta Long for striking urban contemporary, for example.
Gripcore doors are warmer and stronger than standard composite doors: they can achieve an ultra-low U-value of 1.0W/m²K or better; and they feature multi-point locking mechanisms and high-grade security hardware. Sternfenster’s range of marketing literature showcases all of the composite door styles and options to help your customers choose their dream entrance door.
“Also, by partnering with Sternfenster, you have access to Sternfenster Plus, a next-generation online resource that gives you everything you need to run your businesses more efficiently,” Nathan added. “This includes a live production capacity feed that allows you to check on the status of your quotes, contracts and deliveries, download comprehensive training and marketing materials, and visit a regularly updated news feed.” For more information about the fabricator, visit sternfenster.com or sfplus.com. Alternatively, email sales@sternfenster.co.uk or call 01522 512 525.
