A high-quality and reliable front door is not a whim, but a necessary condition for comfort and safety. It is she who protects the calm sleep of the owners of the house, protects their life and property, protects from cold and noise, allows you to designate the zone of the personal space of the family. Its strength, the ability to burglar resistance directly affects the level of security. At the same time, one cannot but note the importance of an attractive appearance, which indicates a good taste and viability of the owner. Let's try to figure out how to choose the front door to the apartment among the many offers.
The product must meet several basic requirements. In addition to the fact that it must be made of a durable material resistant to mechanical stresses, the door must be equipped with:
at least two reliable locking systems installed with an interval of 30 cm;
a peephole guaranteeing a panoramic view;
additional longitudinal and transverse stiffeners;
high degree of noise and heat insulation;
reliable fastening in the form of U-shaped captures or anchor fasteners.
No less important is the aesthetic component. Ideally, if the door trim is in harmony not only with the interior of the entrance, but also with the interior “colleagues”.
Entrance groups of private houses or country cottages must be equipped with additional anti-theft systems.
Types of Entrance Doors
The following materials are used for production:
tree;
metal;
plastic;
glass.
Obviously, durable metal doors are best suited for country houses and apartments. The vast majority of owners install them, because they want to be sure of their own safety. The second rated are wooden doors. These products, as a rule, have additional protection in the form of an iron frame or a steel plate installed as the central layer of the door "cake". Products made from valuable species - solid oak or ash, most often decorate the homes of wealthy people.
Other types of paintings are not able to provide decent protection.They are installed in rooms where there is no need to create an insurmountable barrier or where security functions are assigned to the alarm system and special companies.
Metal
Metal doors can be divided into aluminum and steel. The former do not have sufficient strength and are more often used in farm buildings - sheds or garages. Steel sheets are reliable, strong and durable. They are equipped with noise and heat insulating layers, additional stiffeners. Steel doors can have various thicknesses and internal contents. The degree of security of the room from hacking attempts, the penetration of cold and extraneous sounds depends on this. The combination of different materials improves the technical quality of the door and affects its appearance and durability.
The use of special technologies makes metal doors bulletproof, fireproof, and endow them with the ability to absorb vibration during an explosion.
Wooden
Wooden doors have not lost their relevance due to its natural origin and environmental friendliness. Products from the array are powerful and respectable, creating an atmosphere of prosperity and inviolability of traditions.
The quality of the wooden door should allow it to withstand the effects of atmospheric phenomena, block extraneous noise, and ensure high-quality thermal break.
The external panel is made of wood coated with antibacterial and refractory compounds. As a finishing layer, protective varnishes and paints can be used. Even if the door does not have increased requirements regarding its protective properties, it is better if it is reinforced, equipped with gaskets and a reliable locking device.
The density and weight of the finished canvas depends on the type of wood. The most difficult and at the same time representative, expensive and reliable are solid oak or beech doors.More affordable options, for example, pine, birch, are not so strong and require additional reinforcement. Such variations are suitable for installation in a bathhouse or barn.
With mirror or glass insert
Canvases with decorative inserts made of glass or mirrors give the room lightness and elegance. It may seem that transparent fragments are the "weak link" of the fundamental design and the reliability of such doors is in question. However, thanks to the use of special technologies, such options are not inferior in strength to the “deaf brothers”. The reliability of the glass insert depends on the characteristics of the material. In the manufacture of entrance doors, the following types of glass are used:
triplex - is a multilayer material;
hardened - has a high level of shockproof;
bulletproof - resistance to the effects of firearms is ensured by applying a special film.
Double-glazed door
Entrance groups from a double-glazed window initially found their application in the construction of administrative buildings, shopping and entertainment centers, hospital and sports complexes, small shops and service enterprises. However, practical and functional doors with attractive and varied designs are gradually gaining ground in private construction. The proven safety and durability of glass products in the input makes them more and more popular.
The door structure includes a frame made of plastic profile, double-glazed window and plastic panels. Glazing can be done in the full size of the canvas or occupy 2/3 of the total area. It can be solid or composed of fragments.
An anti-burglary hardware can be attached to the door, which increases resistance to the actions of intruders. Special loops are designed to withstand heavy loads.
A multi-locking lock secures the frame on three sides and makes the structure more airtight. The plastic profile is reinforced around the perimeter, which increases its reliability. By installing armored anti-vandal glass, you protect yourself from the actions of hooligans and crackers. Multilayer canvases made using triplex technology can become an alternative to an armored product. They are able to withstand a blow by a stone or a bottle, and even when broken, they will not fly apart, but simply become covered with cracks.
A door structure with a double-glazed window can be made special by laminating, complicating the layout, tinting, applying a mirror or matte finish.
What to look for when choosing a metal door
When choosing a door, you need to make sure that it is resistant to power and intellectual breaking. The design must guarantee reliable protection of property and people's lives.
Another aspect that should also be assessed is the ability of the web to sound and heat insulation. The door should block the flow of street noise, dust, drafts and odors.
No less important are the strength and quality of performance of all construction mechanisms - hinges, handles, locking system. You should make sure that all elements work correctly in order to avoid unexpected jamming of locks and twisting of the door.
Aesthetic appeal and compliance with the style and color scheme of the interior is no less compelling argument when arranging the entrance group.
Security class
There are 13 levels of burglar resistance of doors. The security class for household products usually varies within the first four positions. Higher protection categories are necessary for equipment of banking enterprises and vaults.
We analyze the properties of the doors corresponding to the first four levels.
The first class - to open the door enough physical strength and ordinary hand tools.
The second class - for hacking you will need a special power tool.
The third class - such an obstacle can only be overcome by electric devices with a power exceeding 500 watts.
The fourth class - bulletproof doors that are resistant to previous methods of hacking.
Steel thickness
The reliability of the design directly depends on the thickness of the steel of which the blade is made. Most often, metal is used with a thickness of 1-2 mm. In better and more expensive doors, the thickness of steel plates can reach up to 6 mm.
It is not recommended to use steel thinner than 1 mm, as it is unstable to accidental mechanical damage and vandal attacks. The optimal material for the manufacture of paintings for the entrance group in an apartment or private house is considered to be steel plates with a thickness of 1.5 mm. They do not burden the door beyond measure and at the same time guarantee it a high level of protection. For even greater reliability, manufacturers reinforce the web with an additional sheet of steel.
Number of stiffeners
The design of the metal entrance door is a multi-layer cake. The outer layers are steel plates, which are reinforced from the inside with stiffeners. At least three such elements must be present in high-quality doors - one horizontal and a pair of vertical ones. But the more stiffening ribs are in the design, the more durable, heavy and reliable the door leaf will be.
Heat and sound insulation
The filling of the door “pie” consists of heat-insulating and sound-insulating materials and differs depending on the price category of the goods. Cheap samples are filled with corrugated cardboard or mineral wool in the form of pressed plates. More expensive models are insulated with polyurethane foam, which blocks noise and does not allow the room to freeze.
The thermal insulation characteristics of this material are very significant. No wonder he is so popular.Judge for yourself - a sheet of polyurethane foam 10 mm thick has the same ability to insulate as brickwork with a thickness of 30 cm.
Number and types of loops
Since hinges are the weak point of any, even the most reliable door, it is better that they are hidden. Such accessories will not leave a chance even to the most sophisticated attacker.
Manufacturers are constantly working to improve the stability and quality of these devices and offer unique, patented designs for hidden loops.
The most reliable designs are obtained if, instead of hinges, the door is equipped with special anti-removable pins. Thick steel rods are installed on the front side of the web to the place where the loops are usually located. When closing the door, the pins drive into the holes formed in the door frame. The rods are blocked, so that the possibility of removing the blade is completely eliminated. There can be at least 2 such parts, however, for greater reliability and structural stability, it is recommended to install at least 5 pieces.
Exterior and interior decoration
Products are various variations of deaf paintings. They can be made with decorative design in the form of an imitation of paneled doors, have fragmentary glazing. The outside is usually decorated in dark, restrained tones. It can be plain or imitate the texture of natural wood or stone. From the residential premises, the product is decorated with MDF sheets, trimmed with natural veneer, laminated or plastic lamellas.
Features of choosing a castle
The degree of reliability of the door depends not only on the thickness of the steel and hidden hanging hardware. Cheap simple lock can nullify the advantages of any high-quality design. The specialist will open such a lock in a couple of seconds. It is advisable to equip the product with not one, but several different types of devices. At a minimum, there should be two.The main lock provides locking the door in several directions with the help of crossbars. Additional locking devices may be simpler. The main thing is that they are not cheap - such locks often seize, break, they are easy to open.
In order to increase reliability, special armor plates can be installed on the lock. The most reliable is considered the "brainchild" of innovative technologies - a biometric lock. For authentication, such a device only needs to read information from the fingertips or the iris. Such devices are capable of storing up to 99 different prints. They are successfully used in "smart home" systems and negate the efforts of masters of intellectual hacking. The owner of the house can manage it as he wishes - to open or restrict access to other persons. In case of emergency, such a shutter can be opened using a special cylindrical key.
Additional security systems
Devices that impede access to the lock mechanism provide additional protection for the door. Among them are:
Armor plates - protect the pocket area for mounting the lock. They do not allow drilling at the fastener points of the lock body and shank. The armor plate is made of steel 3 mm thick and is welded into the door at the manufacturing stage. In total, the thickness of the outer sheet of steel of the door leaf, the mounting pocket and the protective lining is as much as 7 mm, which suggests a high degree of security of the locking mechanism.
Armor plates - protect cylinder locks. There are various options for such overlays:
consignment notes consist of two elements and are installed on both sides of the door leaf, after which they are connected with pins;
mortise - installed on the cylinder crashing through the metal sheathing and mounting pocket;
magnetic - among them can be distinguished movable and rotary. Sliding overlap the keyhole.You can remove them only by attaching a special magnetic key. Swivel - almost the same principle, only the protective cover does not move, but rotates;
code - a metal curtain closes access to the lock mechanism. During the first stage, access to the introduction of the key into the lock is opened, the next step is the opening of the locking mechanism.
Peephole
Good hardware is very important for quality protection. And these are not only hinges, locks and various overlays. A modern door should be equipped with a panoramic eye with a wide angle of view. The device may be periscopic. In such a product, the eyepiece and lens are located at different levels. There are bulletproof eyes that will protect against the attack of an armed robber. The most convenient electronic systems, which like a video intercom have a display and have the ability to record sound and image.
Door frame
To install a reliable door leaf, a strong burglar-proof box is required. This is a special design that is far from being as simple as it seems. Manufacturers are constantly developing new options for boxes, which makes the entrance to the house more and more impregnable. There are double adjustable structures that allow the door in the closed state to practically "merge" with the wall, to be in the same position with it. This technology requires the use of special “invisible” loops. Hidden mechanisms have a built-in lock that limits the opening angle. This device is triggered automatically. The porch mechanism is also adjustable. He independently determines the desired degree of pressing the door to the box. This ensures optimal contact and effective blocking of noise, dust, odors, cold, and drafts.
Entrance Door Dimensions
The dimensions of the door depend on the size of the opening, door frame, the number of leaves and established state standards.
Dimensions of structures vary depending on the number of flaps. There are single-wing, double-wing variants, as well as supplemented with transoms.
A single-leaf door represents a single panel mounted in a box. It is not recommended to install doors with a width of more than 110 cm. To make an unassuming option stylish and modern will help the original design and correction of the opening in the framework of GOST.
Double-leaf composition - a popular version of the door in a private house. The opening for it should be twice the standard dimensions. The height remains standard. It looks very respectable, but requires much more space. As a compromise option, you can choose one and a half doors with different-sized doors. The narrow part most of the time remains motionless and opens only when necessary.
A door with a transom is useful if the height of the opening is increased. This technique allows the use of paintings of standard height, and close the upper part with a special insert. GOST defines the standard dimensions of the doors, regardless of their design features.
The main parameters indicated by GOST:
The height of a standard doorway can range from 2070-2370 mm. The exact value of this indicator depends on the ratio of height to distance from floor to ceiling, and the width of the door.
The minimum width of the door clearance for the entrance group is 900-910 mm. The maximum value for single-leaf doors can be 1010 mm. The same indicator for a one and a half door is set in three sizes - 1310, 1510 and 1550 mm. The recommended width of bivalve structures is 1910 or 1950 mm.
There are no specific indications regarding the thickness of door products. It depends on the materials of manufacture, design features of the door, its internal content. In addition, the thickness of the walls and the depth of the box are taken into account.
Standard solutions are good in standard apartments.Today, designers continually invent previously unknown stylish solutions. In private construction, GOST recommendations are not always relevant. That is why the front door in a country house can be of any, the most incredible size. Dimensions of the future canvas are determined on site by measurements. However, excessive expansion of the parameters is not practical and expedient. Therefore, doors with a width of more than two meters and a height of more than 2400 mm are not recommended to be installed in a private home.
An exception can be made for a building that is used as a public institution or significantly exceeds the standard buildings in terms of dimensions.
Color and style
The main thing to consider when setting off for a new door is the style of your interior and the architectural features of the building. It’s hard to imagine a hi-tech front door in a classic mansion. Or in a Scandinavian interior, a baroque design.
Appearance is one of the most important criteria that we are guided by, choosing one or another model. The product should correspond to the chosen direction of design, be combined in color with the exterior of the house, decoration of walls, floor and ceiling, in harmony with window frames, baseboards, interior doors, furniture.
Variants with an imitation of wood drawing can be safely called universal, since they are appropriate in almost any style. Finishing done in bright colors is suitable for modern classics, minimalism, country, marine, Scandinavian, eco-style. The dark wood of noble shades fits perfectly into the interiors of the Baroque or Rococo era. The effect of aged wood emphasizes the atmosphere of Provence.
Wood textures will not fit unless in high-tech. Here painted articles with glass and chrome inserts will be appropriate. Hi-tech doors can be white, black, blue, red, glossy or with a metallic sheen.
In order for the doors to perfectly fit the interior, it is enough that they coincide in color with skirting boards, platbands or stairs. Combining canvases with cabinets of a different shade will help platbands, made in one color with a furniture design.
Where should the front door open
In Russia, doors often open outward, as this helps to free up space inside the vestibule and use it more productively. But this is not important, and the canvas may well open up inside the premises, depending on the requirements of SNiP. The way to open the door should not cause difficulty in evacuating people from the building to the street in an emergency, therefore:
an open door does not block the entrances to rooms and neighboring apartments;
the passage with the sash fully open should not be already 1 m;
Doors located opposite each other in a narrow corridor should open inward so as not to interfere with each other functioning simultaneously.
If these rules are observed, the method of opening is not of fundamental importance and its change does not require official approval. But if earlier the door opened the other way, it is worth warning about changes in neighbors and utilities.
About door manufacturers - advantages and disadvantages
Previously, there was no particular choice - wealthy citizens preferred products from European manufacturers, mainly Italian or German, and more lean put affordable Chinese options. Today, this niche is densely occupied by Russian companies. The lion's share of steel doors in the domestic market is produced in Russia - 90% of the entire range of products. The production uses the latest European components and technologies. Among the domestic representatives of this area, such large enterprises as ESTA, Guardian, Bastion, Torex, STAL, Bars are leading.In addition, there are many small enterprises offering products of decent quality. True, their collections are not so diverse.
Large Chinese manufacturers, as well as companies from Italy, England, Poland, Israel and Germany, share 10% of the market.
How to order a door in a store
When ordering a door, you need to focus on the size of the entrance opening. The box should fit in it without any problems. It is better if there is a bit of space left that will allow you to expose the structure strictly in an upright position and fix it with foam.
Warranty service
Ensure that you have a guarantee. It makes it possible to demand free repair of defects discovered during unpacking, acceptance and installation of the product.
The duration of the warranty on the door leaf, lock and accessories may be different. Find out this point in advance so that there are no surprises.
Warranty obligations remain valid if you comply with the operating rules:
lubricated hinges at least once every six months with a special composition - you can use solid oil;
inserted the key into the hole to the end and gently turned it;
the key was removed from the lock mechanism only after a complete rotation of 360 degrees;
did not use corrosive or abrasive substances for washing;
provided protection for the door block from moisture and direct sunlight;
did not repair the door on their own and did not make changes to its design that affected the characteristics of the product;
did not try to slam the door with the bolts extended;
used only factory keys and did not use handicrafts;
Do not load the handle of the lock weighing more than 3 kg.
Conclusion
The front doors have always been the face of the house. They provided protection for its owners, allowed to create comfortable living conditions.Today, the basic functions remain the same, but the use of modern technology allows us to endow input structures with new opportunities.
A high-quality and reliable front door is not a whim, but a necessary condition for comfort and safety. It is she who protects the calm sleep of the owners of the house, protects their life and property, protects from cold and noise, allows you to designate the zone of the personal space of the family. Its strength, the ability to burglar resistance directly affects the level of security. At the same time, one cannot but note the importance of an attractive appearance, which indicates a good taste and viability of the owner. Let's try to figure out how to choose the front door to the apartment among the many offers.
Content
Entrance Door Requirements
The product must meet several basic requirements. In addition to the fact that it must be made of a durable material resistant to mechanical stresses, the door must be equipped with:
No less important is the aesthetic component. Ideally, if the door trim is in harmony not only with the interior of the entrance, but also with the interior “colleagues”.
Entrance groups of private houses or country cottages must be equipped with additional anti-theft systems.
Types of Entrance Doors
The following materials are used for production:
Obviously, durable metal doors are best suited for country houses and apartments. The vast majority of owners install them, because they want to be sure of their own safety. The second rated are wooden doors. These products, as a rule, have additional protection in the form of an iron frame or a steel plate installed as the central layer of the door "cake". Products made from valuable species - solid oak or ash, most often decorate the homes of wealthy people.
Other types of paintings are not able to provide decent protection.They are installed in rooms where there is no need to create an insurmountable barrier or where security functions are assigned to the alarm system and special companies.
Metal
Metal doors can be divided into aluminum and steel. The former do not have sufficient strength and are more often used in farm buildings - sheds or garages.
Steel sheets are reliable, strong and durable. They are equipped with noise and heat insulating layers, additional stiffeners. Steel doors can have various thicknesses and internal contents. The degree of security of the room from hacking attempts, the penetration of cold and extraneous sounds depends on this. The combination of different materials improves the technical quality of the door and affects its appearance and durability.
Wooden
Wooden doors have not lost their relevance due to its natural origin and environmental friendliness. Products from the array are powerful and respectable, creating an atmosphere of prosperity and inviolability of traditions.
The quality of the wooden door should allow it to withstand the effects of atmospheric phenomena, block extraneous noise, and ensure high-quality thermal break.
The external panel is made of wood coated with antibacterial and refractory compounds. As a finishing layer, protective varnishes and paints can be used. Even if the door does not have increased requirements regarding its protective properties, it is better if it is reinforced, equipped with gaskets and a reliable locking device.
The density and weight of the finished canvas depends on the type of wood. The most difficult and at the same time representative, expensive and reliable are solid oak or beech doors.More affordable options, for example, pine, birch, are not so strong and require additional reinforcement. Such variations are suitable for installation in a bathhouse or barn.
With mirror or glass insert
Canvases with decorative inserts made of glass or mirrors give the room lightness and elegance. It may seem that transparent fragments are the "weak link" of the fundamental design and the reliability of such doors is in question. However, thanks to the use of special technologies, such options are not inferior in strength to the “deaf brothers”.
The reliability of the glass insert depends on the characteristics of the material. In the manufacture of entrance doors, the following types of glass are used:
Double-glazed door
Entrance groups from a double-glazed window initially found their application in the construction of administrative buildings, shopping and entertainment centers, hospital and sports complexes, small shops and service enterprises. However, practical and functional doors with attractive and varied designs are gradually gaining ground in private construction. The proven safety and durability of glass products in the input makes them more and more popular.
The door structure includes a frame made of plastic profile, double-glazed window and plastic panels. Glazing can be done in the full size of the canvas or occupy 2/3 of the total area. It can be solid or composed of fragments.
An anti-burglary hardware can be attached to the door, which increases resistance to the actions of intruders. Special loops are designed to withstand heavy loads.
A multi-locking lock secures the frame on three sides and makes the structure more airtight. The plastic profile is reinforced around the perimeter, which increases its reliability.
By installing armored anti-vandal glass, you protect yourself from the actions of hooligans and crackers. Multilayer canvases made using triplex technology can become an alternative to an armored product. They are able to withstand a blow by a stone or a bottle, and even when broken, they will not fly apart, but simply become covered with cracks.
What to look for when choosing a metal door
When choosing a door, you need to make sure that it is resistant to power and intellectual breaking. The design must guarantee reliable protection of property and people's lives.
Another aspect that should also be assessed is the ability of the web to sound and heat insulation. The door should block the flow of street noise, dust, drafts and odors.
No less important are the strength and quality of performance of all construction mechanisms - hinges, handles, locking system. You should make sure that all elements work correctly in order to avoid unexpected jamming of locks and twisting of the door.
Aesthetic appeal and compliance with the style and color scheme of the interior is no less compelling argument when arranging the entrance group.
Security class
There are 13 levels of burglar resistance of doors. The security class for household products usually varies within the first four positions. Higher protection categories are necessary for equipment of banking enterprises and vaults.
We analyze the properties of the doors corresponding to the first four levels.
Steel thickness
The reliability of the design directly depends on the thickness of the steel of which the blade is made. Most often, metal is used with a thickness of 1-2 mm. In better and more expensive doors, the thickness of steel plates can reach up to 6 mm.
It is not recommended to use steel thinner than 1 mm, as it is unstable to accidental mechanical damage and vandal attacks. The optimal material for the manufacture of paintings for the entrance group in an apartment or private house is considered to be steel plates with a thickness of 1.5 mm. They do not burden the door beyond measure and at the same time guarantee it a high level of protection. For even greater reliability, manufacturers reinforce the web with an additional sheet of steel.
Number of stiffeners
The design of the metal entrance door is a multi-layer cake. The outer layers are steel plates, which are reinforced from the inside with stiffeners. At least three such elements must be present in high-quality doors - one horizontal and a pair of vertical ones. But the more stiffening ribs are in the design, the more durable, heavy and reliable the door leaf will be.
Heat and sound insulation
The filling of the door “pie” consists of heat-insulating and sound-insulating materials and differs depending on the price category of the goods. Cheap samples are filled with corrugated cardboard or mineral wool in the form of pressed plates. More expensive models are insulated with polyurethane foam, which blocks noise and does not allow the room to freeze.
The thermal insulation characteristics of this material are very significant. No wonder he is so popular.Judge for yourself - a sheet of polyurethane foam 10 mm thick has the same ability to insulate as brickwork with a thickness of 30 cm.
Number and types of loops
Since hinges are the weak point of any, even the most reliable door, it is better that they are hidden. Such accessories will not leave a chance even to the most sophisticated attacker.
Manufacturers are constantly working to improve the stability and quality of these devices and offer unique, patented designs for hidden loops.
The most reliable designs are obtained if, instead of hinges, the door is equipped with special anti-removable pins. Thick steel rods are installed on the front side of the web to the place where the loops are usually located. When closing the door, the pins drive into the holes formed in the door frame. The rods are blocked, so that the possibility of removing the blade is completely eliminated. There can be at least 2 such parts, however, for greater reliability and structural stability, it is recommended to install at least 5 pieces.
Exterior and interior decoration
Products are various variations of deaf paintings. They can be made with decorative design in the form of an imitation of paneled doors, have fragmentary glazing. The outside is usually decorated in dark, restrained tones. It can be plain or imitate the texture of natural wood or stone. From the residential premises, the product is decorated with MDF sheets, trimmed with natural veneer, laminated or plastic lamellas.
Features of choosing a castle
The degree of reliability of the door depends not only on the thickness of the steel and hidden hanging hardware. Cheap simple lock can nullify the advantages of any high-quality design. The specialist will open such a lock in a couple of seconds. It is advisable to equip the product with not one, but several different types of devices. At a minimum, there should be two.The main lock provides locking the door in several directions with the help of crossbars. Additional locking devices may be simpler. The main thing is that they are not cheap - such locks often seize, break, they are easy to open.
In order to increase reliability, special armor plates can be installed on the lock.
The most reliable is considered the "brainchild" of innovative technologies - a biometric lock. For authentication, such a device only needs to read information from the fingertips or the iris. Such devices are capable of storing up to 99 different prints. They are successfully used in "smart home" systems and negate the efforts of masters of intellectual hacking. The owner of the house can manage it as he wishes - to open or restrict access to other persons. In case of emergency, such a shutter can be opened using a special cylindrical key.
Additional security systems
Devices that impede access to the lock mechanism provide additional protection for the door. Among them are:
Armor plates - protect the pocket area for mounting the lock. They do not allow drilling at the fastener points of the lock body and shank. The armor plate is made of steel 3 mm thick and is welded into the door at the manufacturing stage. In total, the thickness of the outer sheet of steel of the door leaf, the mounting pocket and the protective lining is as much as 7 mm, which suggests a high degree of security of the locking mechanism.
Armor plates - protect cylinder locks. There are various options for such overlays:
Peephole
Good hardware is very important for quality protection. And these are not only hinges, locks and various overlays. A modern door should be equipped with a panoramic eye with a wide angle of view. The device may be periscopic. In such a product, the eyepiece and lens are located at different levels. There are bulletproof eyes that will protect against the attack of an armed robber. The most convenient electronic systems, which like a video intercom have a display and have the ability to record sound and image.
Door frame
To install a reliable door leaf, a strong burglar-proof box is required. This is a special design that is far from being as simple as it seems. Manufacturers are constantly developing new options for boxes, which makes the entrance to the house more and more impregnable. There are double adjustable structures that allow the door in the closed state to practically "merge" with the wall, to be in the same position with it. This technology requires the use of special “invisible” loops. Hidden mechanisms have a built-in lock that limits the opening angle. This device is triggered automatically. The porch mechanism is also adjustable. He independently determines the desired degree of pressing the door to the box. This ensures optimal contact and effective blocking of noise, dust, odors, cold, and drafts.
Entrance Door Dimensions
The dimensions of the door depend on the size of the opening, door frame, the number of leaves and established state standards.
Dimensions of structures vary depending on the number of flaps. There are single-wing, double-wing variants, as well as supplemented with transoms.
A single-leaf door represents a single panel mounted in a box. It is not recommended to install doors with a width of more than 110 cm. To make an unassuming option stylish and modern will help the original design and correction of the opening in the framework of GOST.
Double-leaf composition - a popular version of the door in a private house. The opening for it should be twice the standard dimensions. The height remains standard. It looks very respectable, but requires much more space. As a compromise option, you can choose one and a half doors with different-sized doors. The narrow part most of the time remains motionless and opens only when necessary.
A door with a transom is useful if the height of the opening is increased. This technique allows the use of paintings of standard height, and close the upper part with a special insert.
GOST defines the standard dimensions of the doors, regardless of their design features.
The main parameters indicated by GOST:
There are no specific indications regarding the thickness of door products. It depends on the materials of manufacture, design features of the door, its internal content. In addition, the thickness of the walls and the depth of the box are taken into account.
Standard solutions are good in standard apartments.Today, designers continually invent previously unknown stylish solutions. In private construction, GOST recommendations are not always relevant. That is why the front door in a country house can be of any, the most incredible size. Dimensions of the future canvas are determined on site by measurements. However, excessive expansion of the parameters is not practical and expedient. Therefore, doors with a width of more than two meters and a height of more than 2400 mm are not recommended to be installed in a private home.
Color and style
The main thing to consider when setting off for a new door is the style of your interior and the architectural features of the building. It’s hard to imagine a hi-tech front door in a classic mansion. Or in a Scandinavian interior, a baroque design.
Appearance is one of the most important criteria that we are guided by, choosing one or another model. The product should correspond to the chosen direction of design, be combined in color with the exterior of the house, decoration of walls, floor and ceiling, in harmony with window frames, baseboards, interior doors, furniture.
Variants with an imitation of wood drawing can be safely called universal, since they are appropriate in almost any style. Finishing done in bright colors is suitable for modern classics, minimalism, country, marine, Scandinavian, eco-style. The dark wood of noble shades fits perfectly into the interiors of the Baroque or Rococo era. The effect of aged wood emphasizes the atmosphere of Provence.
Wood textures will not fit unless in high-tech. Here painted articles with glass and chrome inserts will be appropriate. Hi-tech doors can be white, black, blue, red, glossy or with a metallic sheen.
In order for the doors to perfectly fit the interior, it is enough that they coincide in color with skirting boards, platbands or stairs. Combining canvases with cabinets of a different shade will help platbands, made in one color with a furniture design.
Where should the front door open
If these rules are observed, the method of opening is not of fundamental importance and its change does not require official approval. But if earlier the door opened the other way, it is worth warning about changes in neighbors and utilities.
About door manufacturers - advantages and disadvantages
Previously, there was no particular choice - wealthy citizens preferred products from European manufacturers, mainly Italian or German, and more lean put affordable Chinese options. Today, this niche is densely occupied by Russian companies. The lion's share of steel doors in the domestic market is produced in Russia - 90% of the entire range of products. The production uses the latest European components and technologies. Among the domestic representatives of this area, such large enterprises as ESTA, Guardian, Bastion, Torex, STAL, Bars are leading.In addition, there are many small enterprises offering products of decent quality. True, their collections are not so diverse.
Large Chinese manufacturers, as well as companies from Italy, England, Poland, Israel and Germany, share 10% of the market.
How to order a door in a store
When ordering a door, you need to focus on the size of the entrance opening. The box should fit in it without any problems. It is better if there is a bit of space left that will allow you to expose the structure strictly in an upright position and fix it with foam.
Warranty service
Ensure that you have a guarantee. It makes it possible to demand free repair of defects discovered during unpacking, acceptance and installation of the product.
Warranty obligations remain valid if you comply with the operating rules:
Conclusion
The front doors have always been the face of the house. They provided protection for its owners, allowed to create comfortable living conditions.Today, the basic functions remain the same, but the use of modern technology allows us to endow input structures with new opportunities.