Accessibility: Building regulations Part M requires at least one entrance door in a new build dwelling to allow mobility access. 21° supplies our single doors with Part M compliant threshold, as standard. We can however add various sizes of hardwood thresholds if requested. Please speak to a member of the team if you need further explanation or to check which regulations apply to your project.
Entrance doors
Entrance doors tend to be single doors, usually an inward opening but can be an outward opening, if required.
Suited to
Low and ultra-low energy projects
U value
from 0.70 W/m2K
Choice of design and styles
up to 10 year warranty
Because of the privacy and visibility issues, entrance doors are rarely fully glazed and are often half-boarded with a small fixed window at the top. For buildings with porches, there might also need to be fixed glazed side lights.
Opening functions
Choose from two opening functions for your entrance doors.
Outward opening
Suitable for public buildings and for safety.
U Value
from 0.82 W/m2K
Secured by Design option?
Yes
Inward opening
Great for space-saving and security
U Value
from 0.81 W/m2K
Secured by Design option?
Yes
Make your doors unique to you
Your doors can be finished in a choice of RAL colours or timber stains
The colours you choose for your doors can make a big difference to the impact of your project. All products also have the option of dual colour where one colour is chosen for the outside and one for the inside.
Discover our triple-glazed windows, available to make unique to you.
We offer a range of glazing options to give you the flexibility you need.
From obscure to transparent, we can offer plenty of choice for window and door glazing. Make your project unique with our various glazing options and glass finishes.
FAQs
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Approved Document Q of the Building Regulations for England became mandatory for all new dwellings on 1 October 2016. This means that windows and doors in new dwellings, where Part Q is applicable, will need to be security tested to PAS 24, or equivalent standard.
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Either a window or doorway, any part of which is within 2m vertically of an accessible level surface such as the ground or basement level, or an access balcony, or a window within 2m vertically of a flat or sloping roof (with a pitch of less than 30°) that is within 3.5m of ground level.
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21° windows & doors are all made from timber. Our ranges are made from FSC® certified Redwood or Oak. Modern timber finishes are now so durable that, for most applications, we recommend them over aluminium cladding or UPVC.
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U-Values measure how well heat is transferred by the entire window/ door – the frame, sash and glass – either into or out of the building. The lower the U-Value number, the better the window or door will keep heat inside a building on a cold day.
Download our entrance door technical information
Download our technical drawings and UKCA declarations regarding our entrance doors.
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Entrance doors
Take a look at our entrance doors for low energy & Passivhaus projects. With low U values and aluminium-clad doors available too, these doors can really enhance the style and design of your project with standard and contemporary designs.
Low U values
Argon-filled triple glazing as standard for comfort and great thermal performance
Airtightness
Dual compression seals ensuring long-term class 4 airtightness
High security
Multipoint locking tested to Secure by Design standard
Be inspired
See our entrance doors for our clients within our case studies.
Certified and quality tested
All of our products are thoroughly tested and quality assured.
FSC Certified Wood
Part Q Compliant
Secured by design
How can we help?
Visit the showrooms
Windows are a big investment, so come and visit our showrooms in Huddersfield and Swindon or catch us at exhibitions around the UK to see our products for yourself.
