KP Glass recommends Residence doors for homeowners seeking authentic heritage entrances that deliver modern performance. Speak to our team for expert advice on the right style, glazing, and finish to match your heritage windows and satisfy conservation requirements.
Matching Doors for Heritage Windows
The Residence Collection offers a range of windows and doors specifically designed to meet the stringent requirements of conservation areas and listed buildings. This means for homeowners replacing or upgrading Residence 7 or Residence 9 windows, KP Glass provides a range of matching composite doors designed for historic and period properties. These doors offer the timeless look of timber with the benefits of GRP construction – including durability, insulation, and security.
Whether your home is a charming cottage, a Georgian townhouse, or a Grade II listed building, KP Glass can guide you in choosing a door that complements your heritage windows, creating a coordinated appearance that works with conservation area requirements.
Key Features
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Authentic Timber Look – detailed woodgrain finishes replicate traditional timber doors.
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Suitable for Heritage & Conservation Areas – designs accepted in listed buildings and sensitive properties.
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Low Maintenance – GRP construction means no painting, varnishing, or ongoing upkeep.
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High Security – reinforced cores and multi-point locking systems provide peace of mind.
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Energy Efficient – insulated cores reduce heat loss, improving comfort and lowering bills.
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Durable & Weatherproof – GRP skin resists warping, splitting, and everyday wear.
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Customisable – choose from a wide palette of colours, glazing styles, hardware.
Did You Know?
Many planning authorities now accept high-quality heritage-style PVC and composite products, provided they closely replicate traditional timber proportions, sightlines, and detailing — making them perfect for period homes and conservation areas.
(Source: Local authority planning guidance & Historic England best practice)
Traditional Collection
Inspired by classic timber doors, the Traditional Collection is ideal for period homes and heritage properties. Featuring authentic panel designs, traditional glazing options, and realistic woodgrain finishes, these doors preserve the character of older buildings while offering modern performance behind the scenes.
Contemporary Collection
Designed for properties that blend traditional architecture with modern living, the Contemporary Collection offers clean lines, bold colours, and contemporary glazing. These doors are perfect for extensions, renovations, and homes seeking a heritage-compatible door with a modern twist.
Signature & Bespoke Options
For complete design freedom, Signature and bespoke options allow you to tailor your door to your home. Choose from custom sizes, side panels, fanlights, premium glazing, and hardware combinations to create a truly individual entrance that still respects heritage styling.
Performance, Security & Compliance
Residence composite doors are built with performance at their core. A high-density insulated core helps reduce heat loss, keeping your home comfortable throughout the year, while reinforced construction provides strength and stability.
Advanced multi-point locking systems and layered door construction deliver enhanced security, with doors designed to meet PAS 24:2016 standards and Secured by Design accreditation. This combination of robust materials and intelligent design ensures your door performs as well as it looks.
Colours, Finishes & Customisation
Choose from a wide palette of heritage-inspired colours, realistic woodgrain finishes, and contemporary tones. Options include:
- dual colours for different internal and external finishes
- traditional glazing styles, decorative glass
- period-correct hardware.
Every detail can be tailored to complement your windows, brickwork, and overall property style – ensuring your new door feels like it has always belonged.
Not sure which door style is right for your home? KP Glass offers expert advice to help you select a composite door that suits your property’s style, performance needs, and planning considerations. Call 01536 416050 to get started.
For homeowners looking to complement their period or listed Residence doors, our heritage window collection offers the perfect match. Designed to replicate traditional timber aesthetics while providing modern performance, these windows are ideal for homes in conservation areas or with planning restrictions.
Discover the full heritage window options:
Our Residence Collection replicates traditional timber aesthetics while offering the benefits of modern performance, including thermal efficiency, low maintenance, and security.
Did you know these Heritage & Conservation Facts
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2.2% of England is made up of Conservation Areas — that’s an area larger than Luxembourg!
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There are over 10,000 Conservation Areas in England, protecting places of special architectural or historic interest and influencing changes to windows and doors.
(Source: Historic England)
Choosing the right door is about balancing heritage aesthetics, modern performance, and budget. The KP Glass team is here to help you select a Residence composite door and matching windows that suit your home and any planning considerations – call 01536 416050 to arrange a friendly, no-pressure consultation.
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