Front Entrance Doors
OPTIMA Series
Pioneer are the exclusive distributors of the OPTIMA Series entrance doors from Gerda. Become a trade partner by applying and our Essex team will be in touch.
Total Security
Few entrance doors score better against anti-burglary testing than the OPTIMA Series manufactured by Gerda. They can keep your home protected against the worst case scenarios with a range of unique innovations.
No Warping
Unlike uPVC and composite doors manufactured with timber cores, the OPTIMA Series from Gerda will never warp. Even under the harshest conditions, the combination of aluminium and steel will retain its shape.
Superbly Engineered
All entrance doors in the Gerda residential door range are expertly and precision engineered. From expertly made hardware to the use of recycled materials, these doors are a feat of modern engineering and unique innovation.
Trust the Experience
The OPTIMA Series of entrance doors can be depended on for long term security and thermal insulation. All the while, these Gerda doors come with a whole array of hardware and furniture, promising a blend of style and reliability that homeowners will love.
OPTIMA Range
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Our ‘entry level’ OPTIMA range offers real value for money while still comprehensively outclassing traditional composite doors. Style and performance are delivered in equal measure.
Burglary Resistance
RC3 & PAS 24
Door Sizes
Width 840 – 1130mm | Height 1950 – 2200mm***
Leaf Thickness
60mm
Thermal Rating
Security, thermal performance and soundproofing. Some doors offer one, some two. Gerda doors deliver all three. Homeowners enjoy better standards of energy and acoustic insulation, coupled with incredible security. They have peace of mind in all facets.
*** Door sizes do not include extra side or top panels. Complete doors over 2200mm are only available in a selection of colours and are not tested for security and weather performance.
Homeowners can select a high quality, long lasting colour for their OPTIMA Series entrance door. From the subtle to the striking, we can supply you with something for every project. These aluminium doors can effortlessly suit a property of any age or décor.
ALPINE WALNUT FRR
MAHOGANY FMA
BRAZIL NUT FRB
LIGHT WALNUT FRP
GOLDEN OAK FDE
winchester fdw
turner oak fdt
light wenge fej
white fsb
steel gray fkz
anthracite fkg
dark anthracite fkf
black fkc
Gerda manufactures all their hardware in-house. They are the only company distributing in the UK to do this with their doors. From locks to hinges and handles, your homeowners only get the quality that Gerda deems high enough. Ease of operation and longevity are assured.
Smart Lock tedee
Door Handles
Gerda TD 200
Alex Handle
PLATINUM ANODE
SILVER ANODE
BLACK ANODE
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Gerda doors better than composite doors?
Comprehensively. The range of Gerda doors that we distribute, including the OPTIMA Series, are comfortably better than composite doors at a comparative price point. You can a offer more secure, more thermally efficient entrance door that will not warp or rot at all.
When you purchase the OPTIMA Series door from Gerda, you’re purchasing the leading door on the market. Reimagine door standards and trust the experience. Gerda have manufactured their exclusive range for over 30 years.
What customisation does the homeowner get?
With the OPTIMA Series, homeowners can customise down to the finest detail. Gerda manufacture everything themselves, making it easy to intricately customise individual elements, knowing that each component will be of an outstanding quality.
The OPTIMA Series entrance door range comes in an array of designs. There are more contemporary styles and those that give off a heritage feel as well. Colours, handles and much more can be chosen to complete a truly unique design.
What is the OPTIMA Series manufactured from?
By using weather resistant metals, there is no chance of bowing or warping as you’d get with alternatives.
Do Pioneer install Gerda doors themselves?
We do not. However, we are the exclusive distributors of Gerda residential doors for the whole of the UK. We work with hand selected partners; reputable local established companies based across the country.
If you’re a homeowner interested in having an OPTIMA Series entrance door fitted to your home, you can find your nearest trade partner today. Whether you’re near to us in Essex or in the furthest corner of the country, get started now.

OPTIMA Series Construction Details
Even under close inspection, you’ll struggle to find a residential door that betters the OPTIMA Series we distribute. Down the finest detail, they are a feat of engineering and its for this reason that Gerda are so widely respected the world over.
Explore some of the standout features and innovations with the OPTIMA Series residential door here.
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