Timber alternative door launched at FIT Show 2025

The Residence Collection has launched its brand-new timber alternative entrance door at FIT Show 2025, which it says ‘perfectly complements the existing window and door collections available from the company’.

The all new open-in door will enhance The Residence Collection’s current offering and is available in all three of their current systems: R9, R7 and R². Its doors come in a range of exquisite colours, including some new exclusive shades. These doors are compatible with a variety of manufacturing techniques, including Timberweld, providing even greater potential for bespoke customisation for the end customer.

The new open-in door sash is chamfered to perfectly suite with their existing open-out door and window sashes, ensuring a consistent and visually appealing aesthetic as well as exceptional quality finishes.

Giving a traditional timber alternative look

This range is said to retain the traditional timber alternative look, featuring an authentic large mid rail, stackable deep bottom rail and a patented decorative panel trim that hides the gasket line and gives the appearance of a moulded timber panel, all whilst offering the expected durability and efficiency of modern materials. When partnered with the Residence 7 frame, the new open-in door is truly flush both inside and out.

The bespoke 130mm mid-rail option allows for the inclusion of a full-sized letterbox, while the exclusive timber alternative patented panel surround trim* – unique to The Residence Collection – offers a moulded timber aesthetic that hides the gasket line. The new entrance door also features a deep bottom rail with positive click engagement for easy fabrication, and can be stacked to replicate timber doors.

Fabricators and installers can tailor these doors to any desired specification, with sash sizes available up to 900mm wide and 2300mm high. The new entrance door can be made in a variety of configurations – including French door options – so the new range really does suit every need.

‘Accessible for all’

The doors are available with a low threshold, as well as a full-frame option for Residence², a low-aluminium threshold is ideal for wheelchair access, ensuring that the range is accessible for all.

The new range is fully PAS24/SBD compliant and has been tested for weather, strength, and performance to meet the BS6375 standard. It includes matching hardware, including monkey tail and pear drop handles, as well as the new Knurled handle as part of the Regal hardware range. The doors also offer 28mm double and 44mm triple glazing options.  

‘Blown away by the reaction’

Sarah Hitchings, Sales and Marketing Director at The Residence Collection, comments: “We’ve been blown away by the initial reaction to our new timber alternative door range. It’s been years in the making, and we’re very excited to now offer options that make it a ‘full house’. The new range, which perfectly complements our existing systems, has so many benefits for all our customers – whether you’re a fabricator, installer or a homeowner.

“The range is truly one of a kind in the door market, giving our customers a great option when searching for a high-performing timber alternative. We’re so pleased that we will be able to offer a fantastic product, which has bespoke manufacturing qualities, as well as exclusive additions such as the mid rail, deep bottom rail and the panel trim*.

“We hope all our Residence Collection partners are as excited as we are and look forward to working with them to introduce the new entrance door to their customers.”

To find out more about The Residence Collection’s new door range, please visit: www.residencedoors.co.uk