Entrance door for a private house: selection principles. How to choose entrance doors for a private house: evaluation criteria, materials of manufacture, recommendations, photos Entrance steel doors to a private house

The customer, choosing a door for himself, is also determined with its complete set. The complete set of metal doors is divided into the usual, that is, standard, which is provided initially by the price list, and additional (which the client can order in addition to the door, at a separate cost).

The usual equipment of metal doors assumes

door frame;
door leaf;
one or more stiffeners (depending on the type of door);

Additional equipment may be agreed with the client, it may include:

closer;
main and additional locks;
decoration;
doorhandle.

Thus, when purchasing a metal door, it is necessary to proceed from what functionality it will carry in itself. And already based on this, determine its technical indicators and appearance.

Private houses are convenient and comfortable housing, which more and more often people choose for life. To remain confident in your own safety and limit visits to the territory on which the house is located, there must be a fence on the site. However, this does not always save from the appearance of uninvited guests, therefore, before moving into a home, it is equipped with attributes that are usually associated with safety: reliable doors, durable windows and an alarm protection system.

The Medver company produces and sells entrance doors to a private house. Our catalog contains a large collection of various models that are suitable for arranging both a small country house and a solid cottage. All products of our own production are sold with delivery in Moscow and the Moscow region.

An assortment of street doors to the house from the manufacturer "MEDVER"

All models that are presented in the catalog of our online store meet the basic qualities for doors for the street:

Reliability and durability. The construction is based on a metal frame made of a reinforced profile. The door leaf is made of 2 mm thick metal sheet;
Heat and sound insulation. To reduce the cost of heating housing, all doors are equipped with a seal along the contour and foam filler in the leaf cavity;
Security. The doors to the house have 2 types of locks. At the request of the customer, fittings and locking systems can be changed taking into account specific requests;
Reliable cladding. The catalog contains models with various external and internal finishes, which are adapted to environmental conditions, do not deform under the influence of high and low temperatures, pressure drop, air humidity and precipitation.

All products of our company are certified and ready for delivery and installation.

Buy an entrance street door for a private house in Moscow

In our online store, you can purchase an entrance door with a different number of leaves, different options for external and internal finishes, standard or complete configuration. For the attention of our customers are presented doors with finishing from such materials as:

Solid oak. Wooden doors are beautiful, sophisticated and perfect for a private home. Finishing made of natural material is in good harmony with the natural landscape and does not affect the reliability of the structure;
MDF. Doors with a durable coating that is resistant to climatic and mechanical interference;
Powder paint or nitro enamel. Reliable coating that protects the metal base from corrosion;
Vinyl leather. Warm finish for additional heat and sound insulation of the home;
Laminate, plastic. Simple and reliable coatings for budget door models.

To clarify the price or make an application for the wholesale supply of products, we recommend that you contact the consultant managers of our online store.

For any person, the safety of his loved ones is important, therefore, most of us approach the choice of a door with special care. Modern manufacturers offer a huge number of options that are very diverse in their characteristics, which differ among themselves in their technical characteristics, quality and reliability indicators, design and, accordingly, cost. As a result, the price for visually similar models can differ significantly.

In most cases, the optimal solution to the question of which entrance doors to choose for a private house is to analyze the models on the market in accordance with the principle of necessary sufficiency. For example, it is hardly worthwhile for an ordinary person to install a bulletproof structure, which is usually used only in banking institutions.

Which entrance metal door to choose for a private house

In order to choose the right front door for a house, you should pay attention to the fact that in any case it must meet the customer's requirements according to several main criteria:

reliability,
burglary resistance,
effective heat and sound insulation,
ease of use.

For each of the listed parameters, manufacturers offer a variety of solutions, among which you can choose the option that is ideal for installation for each specific case.

How to choose an entrance door to a private house: basic criteria

Several points require special attention, which are rightfully considered fundamental in this case.

The selected model, in terms of the degree of insulation and finishing material, must correspond to the product that is planned to be installed in the opening facing the street.
The security level of the web must comply with safety requirements: metal thickness from 1.5 mm, the number of steel layers in the structure (it is recommended to use two), the design of the frame (it must be reliable enough to withstand break-ins and ensure reliable operation of the web while maintaining their geometric parameters), the number of stiffening ribs in the internal space, the number of hinge groups (determined depending on the weight of the product), their design, the presence of an element for monitoring the situation behind the door - a door peephole.
To ensure the proper level of thermal insulation, the inner space of the door must be filled with insulation with a thickness of 40 mm or more. You can choose an insulated front door for your home with a filling of polyurethane foam, mineral wool or foam. In economy class models, cardboard is often used, which in fact has little effect on both the heat and sound insulation of the room.
A high-quality door provides for the presence of seals that will protect the house from external noise and heat loss, which is especially important for private buildings. They can be stacked in several rows (usually no more than 3).
The weight of the canvas. The best option is 70 kg. It takes into account the use by the manufacturer of two steel sheets with a thickness of 1.5 mm or more, effective internal filling, which will allow the structure to withstand burglaries, if necessary.
The fire-fighting characteristics of the structure can be increased through the use of cloths of the corresponding special design.
Vandal-proof materials. Despite the fact that in most cases, for private houses that are inside the courtyard, they are additionally protected by a fence, the issue of hooliganism and damage to coatings by outsiders is less acute in comparison with apartments, nevertheless, the use of resistant to mechanical damage makes sense. Especially when there are animals in the house that can scratch the upholstery.
A prerequisite for selection is that the product has a quality certificate, manufacturer's guarantees, a passport, in which all technical characteristics will be displayed.

How to choose a metal front door to a house: class division

In this industry, it has become generally accepted to classify products in accordance with the price category formed by the materials and technologies selected for production.

Economy class. Models are offered at affordable prices with minimal safety and reliability indicators. The cost is reduced due to the use of a thinner metal 1-1.5 mm, a simple locking mechanism. As a heater, either foam or just corrugated cardboard is often used. The outer surface is painted or covered with leatherette. They are easy to hack, although they have quite a presentable appearance.
Standard. When manufacturing the company, they fulfill all the requirements in the industry in relation to quality, reliability, resistance to mechanical damage, burglary. The optimal number of stiffening ribs is provided, metal with a thickness of 1.5-1.8 mm is used, 2 locking mechanisms are installed. For the exterior decoration of such a door, PVC panels, polymer powder coating, and lamination are most often used.
Business Class. To increase the reliability of the structure when forming the frame, a rectangular or square pipe is used, vertical, horizontal, diagonally directed stiffeners are provided. For cladding the structure, 2 mm sheet metal is used. The package includes two locks. It corresponds to the 3rd class of reliability. As a finishing material can be used MDF panels, solid wood, it is possible to use inserts made of impact-resistant glass, forged elements, stained-glass windows. Basalt wool or polyurethane foam can be used as insulation.
Premium class. The products are distinguished by expensive finishing with the use of natural materials, non-ferrous metals. In terms of their reliability as standard, the canvases of this category differ little from those presented in the "business class" category. But at the same time, the emphasis here is on the use in the manufacture of individual design projects that will match the design and decoration of the premises and the style of the entire building as a whole.

How to choose an entrance iron door to a wooden house

If you have to choose an entrance iron door for its installation in a wooden house, it is important to initially take into account that no special requirements are imposed on the structure itself in this regard. The only caveat in this case is that you should not use too heavy a structure. The average weight of a standard door of sufficient reliability is 70 kg; such a structure can easily withstand it during its entire service life.

All the subtleties that take place in the question of buying a door are associated with the peculiarities of its installation. This is due to the fact that any wooden building has a tendency to permanent deformations, depending on the seasonal factor, weather conditions, climate characteristics. If the installation is done incorrectly, the sash will simply stop opening or will periodically jam, which is always quite unpleasant (especially if you have to resort to burglary to open the lock).

Regardless of the chosen price category and performance features, in any case, a metal entrance door must meet all the criteria for safety and ease of use, and correspond to the aesthetic preferences of its owners. Practice shows that there are enough opportunities for choice so that everyone can find the ideal option for themselves.

The production of entrance doors in the modern world has received very wide development due to the massive development of apartment buildings in megalopolises and other cities of regional and district significance. Do not lag behind the owners of apartments and the owners of their own houses and cottages. Construction is very tight here, and many owners of a private house pay special attention to the issue of choosing an entrance door. Wooden, plastic and metal doors for a private country house enrich the market with new and improved models, and the opening times that take place make us constantly improve the technical qualities of the security of the front door.

In order to correctly determine how to choose an entrance door for your home, let's look at the main features of different types of street doors. There is a fundamental difference between the outer door to a private house, cottage or any administrative building and the inner door to an office or apartment. The outer entrance door to a house or building is a kind of barrier that separates the street from the interior of the house. As a result, the doors are exposed to solar radiation, various atmospheric precipitations, changes in humidity and temperature. Doors to a country wooden house are advised to choose based on the mass parameter of the door itself. Let's talk about metal, wood and plastic entrance doors in relation to the analysis of their burglary resistance and other technical characteristics.

Wooden entrance doors

Traditional wooden entrance doors for a private house are made of wood of different species, with blank (or with glass) frame or panel canvases. External wooden doors have increased weather resistance, i.e. reliably resist solar radiation, moisture and sudden temperature changes.

The coefficient of thermal conductivity of wood λ = 0.15-0.25 W / m * K (depending on humidity and wood species) provides doors made of wood with high resistance to heat transfer. In the winter season, the front door is not covered with frost from the inside, does not freeze and does not allow the lock to freeze, which many metal doors cannot boast of. Since the metal conducts the cold well into the house from the street, as a result, frost forms on the inside of the metal door, which contributes to freezing of the lock and door frame. An array of wood successfully bypasses this obstacle. But with sudden changes on doors with a glass insert, condensation often forms. The insert sweats like a window, saturating the door leaf with moisture and creating an additional load on the wood.

wooden street door

Entrance wooden doors of the DN type (GOST 24698) are installed in a standard doorway in the walls of buildings. They have the following dimensions:

opening height(in mm):

2070;
2370;

doorway width(mm):

910;
1310;
1010;
1550;
1510;
1910;
1950.

Plastic doors

For the most part, plastic entrance doors to a private house are made of glazed PVC profiles in accordance with GOST 30673-99. For glazing the door, a one- or two-chamber double-glazed unit is used, with a heat transfer resistance of 0.32 m2 * ° C / W for a single-chamber package and from 0.49 m2 * ° C / W for a two-chamber package. The reduced resistance to heat transfer of a door block made of plastic is not less than 0.8 m2 * ° C / W. Which doors to install, with or without glass, depends on the characteristics of your home and individual preferences.

plastic street door

Installation of an entrance plastic door with high thermal insulation qualities will be an ideal option for an office or a small private house or an office building that is not equipped with a cold vestibule. Good external plastic doors prevent frost, ice or condensation from falling out. To ensure that the room does not freeze, it is recommended to provide for the insulation of the front door in advance.

Metal doors to the house

With regard to metal doors, the main indicator of strength is the material used for their manufacture. Metal entrance doors to the house are distinguished by the main production component into:

steel;
aluminum.

The curtain of an aluminum entrance door is extruded profiles of aluminum alloys. The steel door is characterized by cold-rolled or hot-rolled steel, combined with bent steel profiles.

A door made of metal is always cold by definition, because this material conducts heat well. Thermal insulation values for steel are about 60 times lower than that of plastic or wood, and 3 times less than aluminum.

metal street door

Those. moisture will inevitably condense on the metal door leaf, especially with high humidity in the outside air. Outdoor doors equipped with decorative panels exclude freezing. But condensation still forms. A steel door, insulated with mounting foam, makes it possible to somewhat increase thermal insulation, which will become an obstacle to the formation of a large amount of moisture. To eliminate the problem of freezing of metal doors in their production, profiles with thermal inserts are used. This is a thermal break - a material with low thermal conductivity. We will talk about this in more detail later.

Table: comparison of characteristics of different types of doors

Metal, plastic and wooden exterior doors differ in a number of quality and technical characteristics. If the buyer wondered how to put the front door so that it was protected from the outside and served for many years, then it is more convenient to compare the general properties of all three types of products. Below is a comparative analysis of doors made of different materials.

Characteristic	Metal	Wood	Plastic
*Burglary resistance*	the most reliable in terms of burglary resistance	has a middle class of burglary resistance	not very robust option
*Noise isolation*	on the highest level	slightly lower than that of metal, but higher than a plastic box	significantly isolates from extraneous sounds in the presence of additional inserts
*Thermal insulation*	very cold permeable	the highest rate of thermal insulation	mid-level thermal insulation
Fittings	door locks and handles are elegant and robust	installation of the most luxurious fittings is possible, different types are suitable	there is an opportunity to experiment with a wide variety of fittings
Door frame	made of one or two sheets of metal with stiffeners	one-piece or hollow box adds, prevents moisture formation	door frame made of plastic or metal-plastic, it is possible to hide the hinges
Aesthetics	strict and consistent design	the most elegant exterior doors	the canvas is usually performed in strict lines

Security

The issue of street door security is in the first place in the reviews of any manufacturer, so it is very important to take seriously such door elements as locks, hinges, stiffeners, and burglary resistance class. When choosing an external door, it is advisable for the home owner to give priority to the degree of protection. Let us consider in detail the main components of the security of an external street door.

Burglary resistance classes

According to GOST R 51072-97, a total of 13 classes of burglary resistance of the front door are distinguished. Of these 13 classes, only the first 4 belong to external street household doors. Classes 5 to 13 relate to armored heavy doors not intended for residential buildings - safe and bank doors.

Burglary resistance classes are illustrated in the table below. The main indicator of strength is the coefficient of resistance of the front door, taking into account the use of various kinds of tools for opening. Partial access is opening of a door leaf with a template (hole) diameter from 12.5 to 35 cm.Full access - opening with a template diameter of 35 cm.

Door locks

Door locks are very diverse in their design, fastening and features of use. The main indicator of the difference between the locks is the mechanism of the larva, i.e. a sign of an internal locking mechanism. According to this quality, door locks are divided into:

cylinder;
pin;
disk;
electromechanical.

Cylinder mechanism quite widespread - used on the entrance and, in some cases, interior doors. The principle of operation is the presence of a rotary cylinder with small secrets (protrusions) that form a non-repeating combination. Only a native key with the necessary serifs can move such secrets. Therefore, each lock has an individual set of protrusions. In order to prevent drilling of such a mechanism and further breaking, cylinder locks are additionally equipped with an armored plate on the other side.

door lock

Lever types mechanisms suggest the presence of a metal plate inside the lock - a levers. The key of such a lock with coded notches makes it possible to put the locking components in the right place to open the lock. It is almost impossible to break a lever lock with a pick.

Pin lock often used in metal entrance doors. Its principle of operation is the presence of non-spring-loaded crossbars that block access to the house. These crossbars are driven by a key pulling back the pins from the back. If you need to enter the house without a key, it is possible to cut the crossbars visible between the door and the frame. Since such a lock does not have sufficient reliability, it is appropriate to combine it with one type of the above locking mechanisms.

pin lock

Secrets disc mechanism consist of reversible discs. When the lock is opened, they are brought into a coded position. It is very difficult to open it with a master key. In addition, if you try to drill out its larva, then the mechanism discs will rotate with the drill.

Electromechanical- the most modern type of castle. Its mechanism is based on the interaction of the internal system of secret combinations with electrical impulses. The mechanism is activated to unlock the door by sending a coded signal. The key fob, magnetic card, combination combination and button on the back serve as the key for this lock. An important disadvantage of the lock is its dependence on the supply of electricity.
For a visual acquaintance with the capabilities of modern locking mechanisms, we offer you to see photos and prices of various types of door locks.

electromechanical lock

Hinges

An equally important part of an outdoor street door is its hinges. By type of construction door hinges are classified So:

waybills;
mortise;
corner;
screw-in;
hidden;
double-sided.

front door hinges

GOST 5088-2005 does not indicate differences for overhead and mortise loops. Both types are card hinges, scrolling to the door leaf and frame. The difference denotes the preliminary preparation of the opening and the surface of the canvas:

installation of overhead hinges does not require special training;
cut-in models will require cutting a recess in the door frame and the end of the door leaf in order to sink the card plate there.

The difference corner hinges from invoices consists in the structure of the fastening part. Not two flat plates, but two profile corners are attached to the axial rod of the corner hinge. This shape of the cards makes it possible to mount them on rebated doors. The loop is fixed to the end of the canvas by a cut-in method. It is convenient to place them in the opening, but they stand out against the background of the general structure.

Screw hinges- these are two symmetrically located cylindrical parts with holes for screws. Two of these cylinders replace the flat cards at the mortise hinges, that is, one cylinder is screwed to the box, and the other to the door leaf. The advantage of these hinges is their versatility: there is no need to pick up right or left hinges. But they can only be installed on doors with a European door. It is impossible to fix the domestic door leaf on them.

Hidden hinges give the entrance door a special aesthetic appearance. When the door is locked, such hinges cannot be seen. They are not categorized as right or left. There are at least three pivot axes in the hinge design. Due to the complexity of their installation, it is recommended to seek assistance in installation from specialists.

Double-sided hinge belongs to the category of card awnings. Its main purpose is to ensure easy opening / closing of the door leaves in both directions - outward or inward. For ordinary housing, such designs did not find popularity, tk. meaning they are more suitable for installation in conference rooms or grand living rooms.

double-sided hinge

Vestibules and platbands

The doorway is called such an execution of the ends of the door leaf, when its part covers a certain part of the door frame. Often the narthex is also called "quarter", because its thickness is equal to a quarter of the thickness of the door leaf. Advantage of rebated door:

thermal insulation;
soundproofing;
aesthetics;
masks gaps.

porches for the door

The platband of the outer door is a decorative strip that covers the junction of the wall and the door frame. A modern manufacturer very often adds a casing to his product. But often homeowners also prefer to make a platband for the front door with their own hands. Platbands (or extensions) will perfectly complete the image of any design.

Additional protection systems

Here we note that in addition to the main means of protecting the street door, deviators... These are additional vertical crossbars closing and opening with the same padlock. The manufacturer often adds stiffeners to the design of a metal door to resist breaking (bending) of the door leaf. The structure of the box itself, as a rule, is solid-bent (not boiled), i.e. consists of a solid metal bent at four corners.

deviator

To prevent the door from being removed from the hinges, anti-removable pins are used, located in the hinge zone of the blade in places that are hard to reach for the cutting tool. Additional padding on the locks makes it difficult to knock out or drill the lock. The internal filler of the lock also hinders its break-in. Often the use of double or triple rebates, completely eliminating the excess gap.

Video: security class of the front door

We bring to your attention the following video clip, clearly demonstrating how the class of burglary resistance of the outer door affects the time of its opening. The video shows an example of breaking in an entrance door, taking into account many of the above features and protection systems of the structure.

Doors with a thermal break: so as not to freeze

Door thermal break provided by the presence of an insulating layer with a low degree of thermal conductivity. Basically, it consists of a polyamide layer of different thicknesses. The material spreads over the entire area of the inner surface of the canvas. The side of the insulation layer is facing the street. An insulation layer on the street side allows to reduce thermal conductivity between adjacent materials. Entrance doors with a thermal break for a country house use a closed steel profile. This reduces the likelihood of heat loss.

door with thermal break

Glass constructions

Recently, exterior doors with a glass insert are gaining more and more popularity. it protected double-glazed windows like a triplex in a car. Perhaps the presence of decorative grilles that enhance the safety of the door with glass. Often, entrance doors with glass for a country house use a special protective film for class glass in accordance with GOST R 51136-98. The installation of such a film significantly increases the burglary resistance class of a door with glass, which is confirmed by order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia No. 78 148-94.

glass door

Finnish doors for a country house

Finnish entrance doors for a country house they are made according to a special concept of a “warm entrance door”, which combines durable heat and sound insulation, aesthetics and durability. The door is mainly of the frame type. Its frame is made of dense pine beams. Then a two-layer sandwich panel is sewn on both sides of it, forming the door leaf.

finnish street door

First layer Finnish entrance door surface is a durable HDF sheet with a high density index. Second layer- aluminum sheet that repels moisture and maintains the integrity of the structure. Environmentally friendly foamed insulation is used as filling - CFC-free expanded polystyrene. The door leaf is much lighter than a massive door. Experts noted that Finnish doors are extremely resistant to temperature extremes on both sides of the door leaf up to 60 degrees.

Entrance door device

Entrance street doors- rather heavy structures. For a metal door, the average weight is about 100 kg. In addition, locks, trims and metal trims usually weigh several kilograms. A well-protected structure reaches a weight of 150 kg or more. A standard iron door has a mass of 60-80 kg.

Let's note the main design characteristics entrance metal door:

steel door frame;
anchors for fixing the box to the wall;
seal around the perimeter of the door;
the door leaf from the profile makes up the door frame;
stiffening ribs for additional strength;
two mortise locks;
insulation and sound insulation;
outer steel sheet;
inner steel sheet;
anti-removable bollards (pins);
internal latch;
exterior door trim;
interior decoration;
platbands around the perimeter of the box;
fittings;
peephole.

Do-it-yourself door installation: installation rules

Installing the front door with your own hands is always a responsible business, and in most cases new for the home owner. Let us designate, in order, the general basic rules for installing entrance wooden, metal or plastic doors.

Before starting workIt is highly recommended to clean the installation area by removing furniture, electrical appliances and other household items. Some (non-removable) knots are protected with plastic wrap. Wiring and other cables are removed during installation. The door frame is glued on three sides with a special masking tape to preserve the paintwork.
Along the contour the door frame, the installation of the mineral plate included in the door delivery set is carried out.
Mounting eyelets... The lined box itself is neatly inserted into the opening. The level marks the horizontal alignment of the lintel and the threshold, the vertical position of the door frame pillars. Holes are drilled for fasteners.
Installation of the door leaf. It is hung on the door frame. It is important here to make sure that the locks and handles are working properly. If something is wrong, the door frame lock post is adjusted using shims.
The void between the wall and the box filled with polyurethane foam or sand-cement mortar.
For street doors without entrances (to a country house, to a summer cottage), it is required to make a canopy or construct a vestibule.

The task of how to make a high-quality installation of the front door is always an option, requires increased attention from homeowners and taking into account the small details of the installation.

Where to buy and how much does it cost

The question of how to buy a reliable street door at a reasonable price is treated with an inherent sense of skepticism. Many firms offer doors at unjustifiably high prices that do not meet the required safety qualities. Average prices good quality entrance doors from:

metal - 55,000 rubles;
wood - 30,000 rubles;
plastic - 20,000 rubles.

When choosing an entrance door, proceed, first of all, from the purposes of its acquisition. Your choice - a country house or apartment, office or industrial premises - everywhere is important for individuality, technical features of each model. It is very useful to take into account the feedback from the owners of specific models. In order to better reflect the described qualities of entrance doors, we present several photos of various types of door components.

Such manufacturers like Guardian, Outpost, Granite, Torex and a number of others are able to offer customers quality products at affordable prices.

When choosing an entrance door for a private house, there are many factors to consider. The product must meet certain requirements, the most important of which are reliability and high thermal insulation. Not knowing the basic required characteristics, you should not rush to the first option that comes across. In this article, we will look at several different designs, as well as figure out which front door is best for a private house in this or that case.

Types of entrance doors

Entrance doors for a country house are classified according to several parameters. First of all, you should pay attention to the material from which the structure is made. Among the popular options are wooden, plastic, metal and forged doors.

In addition, other types of door designs can be found on the market. Of course, they are not so popular among the population, especially glass products. Doors of this type perform a decorative function, moreover, the work on their installation in Moscow is quite expensive.

Wooden

Wooden doors are very common because they are highly durable and ennoble the exterior of the house. But, recently, the popularity of such doors has slightly decreased, this is due to the appearance on the market of steel structures, which inspire more confidence.

For the manufacture of wooden doors, solid wood, wooden panels or panels are used in combination with metal. In the first case, the canvas is completely made of wood without any inserts from another material, in the second, sheet metal of a certain thickness is placed between the shields, which can significantly increase the strength of the structure.

Wooden canvases can have various designs and sizes, and they protect the house well from heat loss.

We recommend stopping your choice on products made from solid natural wood, since the canvases made of pressed shavings have a short service life (as a result, they will have to be replaced within a few years after installation).

Plastic

Modern plastic doors are no less popular. For their manufacture, PVC profiles and plastic sheets are used. Insulation is installed between the sheets, which makes it possible to increase the thermal insulation properties of the products. In the photo below, you can see a standard plastic front door in a private house.

Among the advantages of plastic outdoor doors for the home, it is worth highlighting:

low cost;
good sound insulation;
perfect insulation;
ease of installation;
durability;
lack of corrosive processes.

Metal-plastic structures are equipped with a glass unit. On the inside, you can stick a special decorative film, which will add originality to the doors.

Of course, metal-plastic structures also have some disadvantages. So, for example, when they burn, they emit toxic substances, there is a high probability of fading under the influence of sunlight and rather high temperatures. In addition, such canvases are not resistant to mechanical damage.

In the video: what you need to know to choose the right PVC doors.

Metallic

Today, metal entrance doors in private houses are in great demand. This is due to the fact that they have high performance characteristics. For the manufacture of metal doors, a standard steel sheet is used, the thickness of which can reach 2 mm. The thicker the material, the higher the structural strength.

From the inside, the sheet is reinforced with vertical and horizontal stiffeners. The best option is a combined arrangement of elements.

Armored metal doors from the manufacturer are highly durable. They are made on the basis of a safe. So, concrete is poured inside the frame, which makes the doors bulletproof. Of course, such iron products are very heavy and not easy to use.

Wrought iron

Beautiful wrought iron doors are basically a metal sheet, which is decorated with wrought iron elements. Products with glass inserts on the outside are especially popular, and high-strength material is used. This allows you to leave the reliability of the door structure at the proper level.

Front door dimensions

Depending on the size, entrance doors are divided into three types:

single leaf;
one and a half;
bivalve.

The first option is often used in city apartments. As for one-and-a-half and double-leaf structures, they are installed in private homes and offices. Each of these options has its own characteristics.

One and a half

One-and-a-half doors are installed in country houses, in entrances and vestibules of multi-storey buildings. With their help, you can provide sufficient space for bringing in furniture, building materials and other large items through the openings. Such doors consist of a narrow part and a wide working sash. The width of the first canvas is 30 cm, and the second is 90 cm.

Often, a small sash is fixed in the door frame with a latch. It can be easily opened for any need. The main thing is that the loop is movable.

Double

The peculiarity of such a door structure is that both leaves are working, so they are often the same in width. Of course, when making a custom-made structure, the ratio of dimensions can be changed. But still, the canvases are equipped with handles and a connecting locking mechanism.

The double doors fit perfectly into the exterior of the Gothic house. To hide the bulkiness of the structure and give it elegance, experts recommend using decorative forged elements and inserts made of durable glass.

By style

Previously, doors were used exclusively to protect the house from the entry of strangers. Today, such products are an integral part of the exterior of the house. They can tell a lot about its owner. Therefore, when choosing, it is worth considering the design of the door leaf.

Modern doors

To make the door a real color at home, it is best to opt for modern designs. They are made from various materials and have specific design features.

In a private house, you can use the following products:

Modern combined doors. Several materials are used to make the canvas. A good option would be a composition of metal and glass - such doors look very modern and elegant.

Hinged doors. The blade is mounted on hinges. Despite its heavy weight, the door can be easily rotated into the desired position.

With an additional sash. For creative people, the best option would be to install an additional decorative sash.

Doors with glass inserts. With the help of glass, you can dilute the uniformity of the canvas and make it more attractive and solid. The inserts can be of different shapes, sizes and placement. You should not worry about the reliability of such a door, since tempered and high-strength glass is used for this, which can withstand various loads.

In fact, there are a lot of door design options. Therefore, everyone can find an option that suits a particular style.

Winter doors (insulated)

In regions with harsh climatic conditions, special attention should be paid to the thermal insulation of the house. An excellent solution in this case would be the installation of winter doors. The peculiarity of such structures is that they have high thermal insulation properties. Inside the canvas there are several insulation materials (polystyrene foam, polyurethane foam, mineral wool, cork material, izolon). There are additional layers for insulation - at least 2-3 contours of the sealant and finishing with frost-resistant materials on the outside of the canvas.

Insulated entrance doors for a private house have the following advantages:

high thermal insulation, which helps protect the house from heat loss;
protection against condensation and web icing;
the presence of an external finish with an anti-vandal coating;
variety of designs, aesthetic appearance.

The Finnish door is a multi-layer structure: the frame is made of timber, which is sheathed with reinforced aluminum sheets, the void is filled with expanded polystyrene. Also, double-sided insulation is used here, which protects the canvas from moisture. A decorative coating is attached on top. To protect the house from heat loss, the door structure is additionally equipped with seals.

The advantages of Finnish doors include:

high strength;
good thermal insulation properties;
variety of colors and designs;
the ability to use decorative inserts;
sufficiently high strength.

Glass doors

Many people find that glass-inset entrance doors are less reliable than conventional counterparts. But actually it is not. It all depends on the material used. Often, high-strength glass is used for the insert, and forged gratings are used as additional protection.

Glass doors have some advantages:

The presence of a natural light source. Light from the street will enter the dark corridor through a glass insert. This eliminates the need for artificial light sources.

Security. Through the insert, you can see who is on the other side of the door. This option is especially suitable for protected objects.

Aesthetics. Glass inserts add grace and elegance to the door leaf. They can be of various shapes and shades.

As for the disadvantages, it is worth highlighting the relatively high cost due to the use of glass elements.

Thermal break doors

A door with a thermal break is a metal sheet, which is equipped with special heat-insulating inserts. These are special elements of the inner part of the entrance door with a low degree of thermal conductivity.

The following are used as a thermal break:

PVC inserts. Reduce heat transfer between materials. The gaskets have chambers filled with air. It is they who allow you to restrain heat.

Styrofoam. Most often it is used to protect the product from freezing.

Mineral wool. Acts as an ideal sealant. To protect the cotton wool from getting wet and losing its properties, it is additionally covered with a special film.

Glass wool. Used in cheap models. The disadvantage of the material is that when it burns, harmful vapors are emitted.

Solid wood. Environmentally friendly material that has a high density. Its presence significantly increases the cost of the product.

Of course, in order to achieve the maximum result, it is necessary to carry out a high-quality installation of the door structure in compliance with all the requirements:

a seal is mounted around the perimeter of the door frame;
installation of special handles with thermal break;
organization of supply and exhaust ventilation.

Given these features, it is better to entrust the installation of the door frame to professionals.

In the video: an overview of the insulated front door with a thermal break.

Elite doors are quite expensive. This is due to their high performance and special production technology. The canvas is made of a steel frame, which is equipped with stiffening ribs. It is sheathed with one-piece bent sheet with a thickness of 1.5 mm to 3 mm. The latter option is recommended to be installed in private houses. The filler is polypropylene or polystyrene. They provide high heat and sound insulation.

As for the finishing, then a valuable species of wood, expensive metal, glass and other elite materials on order are used for this.

In addition, the design is equipped with high-strength and reliable locks and other fittings. When making a door to order, it is possible to install a biometric lock. He identifies the owner by fingerprint.

Front doors to the house

Front doors are representative structures that are installed at the main entrance. Externally, they are designed for the exterior of the building, and inside - for the decoration of the entrance room. A very heavy load falls on such entrance doors. Therefore, they must meet high requirements for strength and insulating properties.

The front doors are distinguished by their appearance. They look very massive and are significant in size. They are often made as a double-leaf structure.

Among the main features it is worth highlighting:

presentable and aesthetic appearance;
the use of natural and expensive materials;
practicality and reliability;
high wear resistance and long service life;
reinforced construction and massiveness.

Often, front entrance doors are made to order. Therefore, it is possible to create an original design. Various inserts and forged products are used for decoration.

What is the best front door?

When choosing an entrance door for a private house, it is worth considering that it must meet certain requirements:

Preservation of the house. The main function is to protect the house from penetration by third parties. Therefore, the door structure and accessories must be of high strength and reliability.

Heat and sound insulation. The canvas must reliably protect the house from external noise and heat loss.

Resistance to mechanical damage. This primarily concerns hacking attempts. The structure must be able to withstand any attempt at opening.

So which front door to choose for a private house? The best option would be metal insulated canvases; you can also consider Finnish-made options. Such products are presented on the market in a wide range, so it will not be difficult to choose a model that will be optimally combined with the exterior of the house.

Let's look at the question of which entrance doors are best for a private house and apartment. The main materials that are used for the manufacture of doors in our time are usually wood and metal. Like any element of the house, the door must correspond to its purpose and have certain properties. Let's list the main ones that are inherent in any good door, regardless of the material of manufacture.

Strength. The front door serves to protect the home from the penetration of strangers.
As a result, hacking is resisted. This concept implies both design features and the use of special locks, including on the door.
It should be warm and soundproof as much as possible. For these qualities, it is advisable not to be much inferior to the wall on which the door frame is attached.
Today it is difficult to imagine an entrance door without a "peephole" or a video surveillance camera, combined with an intercom and a button for remote control of the lock. These devices greatly simplify our life.
Nice appearance. After all, if the theater begins with a coat rack, then your home starts from the front door.

Which front door is better to choose

The determining factor is the properties of the door leaf and frame

To begin with, let's consider what material the base of the door is made of. From the two above, it is worth choosing a metal as a base. Wood is much inferior to metal in strength and fire safety.

For the sake of observing the truth, it is worth mentioning that there are also wooden doors, for example, made of alder or oak, impregnated with a special compound, which makes them difficult to burn. But this is more the exception than the rule.

A good, durable and beautiful front door is no longer a rarity today, therefore it is not an object of increased interest of individuals seeking to encroach on your good. And, therefore, it is simply necessary to have it. Therefore, let's start by considering the design of a high-quality modern metal door.

Design features of a good door leaf

The base of the door is made up of two steel sheets, front and rear. These sheets, especially the front one, must be solid. Otherwise, at the junction of the pieces, they can be quite easily separated. The sheet thickness is preferably 1.8 mm.

This figure is derived from practice. On the one hand, a door that is too thin can be easily cut with an ordinary can opener, even if not with a kitchen knife, then with a knife for opening ammunition boxes. This is verified.

On the other hand, there are considerations of sufficiency. Doors are produced with both 3 and 4 mm sheet thicknesses! Moreover, with reinforcement and an additional sheet between the two main ones. Such a door is fastened not on hinges, but on special levers. In this case, the steel is hardened. Neither a sledgehammer, nor a crowbar, nor a grinder, nor a drill are suitable against her. In one word - a tank. Opening it yourself is worth the trouble. And its price, for a start, is about $ 2,000. Let's face it, a lot.

If you have a summer cottage somewhere in the forest, far from people, and you do not go there often, this option may be suitable. And in the conditions of the staircase of an apartment building, it is still a luxury. To break a door in a city, a crowbar, a sledgehammer and no more are usually used. Therefore, the thickness, as we said, of 1.8 mm is quite enough. Such a door, when exposed to the above tools, can simply bend, but not give up.

Vestibules and platbands for the front door

Another important condition is the absence of slots in the door structure through which a lever can be inserted to bend the door leaf or the door frame itself. For this, porches and platbands are used. Platbands save the box itself from breaking, and the porches do not allow crawling to the door leaf.

It is pertinent to say here that the box itself must be properly secured. Otherwise, the end result may be a "colossus with feet of clay", when a powerful door is glued to the wall by a box with almost one construction foam. Once again, we will make a reservation that the gaps neither on the door itself in relation to the box, nor between the box and the wall are unacceptable.

The inside of the door is not hollow. Between the sheets there is a heater for the front door, it is also a means for soundproofing. The choice of materials here is wide: from mineral wool to cardboard. It all depends on the availability of certain materials from the manufacturer, and of course, the cost of such a door.

What is the best insulation for the front door?

There are many options, it can be polystyrene, and wooden bars, and sawdust ... In general, who has what and what is capable of. And if we are talking about non-metallic materials, one should not forget that between the door leaf and the frame, in order to exclude or reduce the penetration of odors, it is necessary to glue a rubber strip. In addition, there will be no crashing noise when such a door is closed.

Which way should the front door open?

Before installing a new door in an apartment, pay attention to the fact where the front door should open. According to the fire safety rules, it is forbidden to change the direction of opening the doors in order to prevent the creation of difficulties in the event of an emergency evacuation of people.

The fact is that old wooden doors were usually opened inward. And new metal ones will open outward and interfere with neighbors. So, a very corrosive comrade may get caught, and you will be recognized as a violator. The case may end with a fine, so it is better to kindly agree with all the neighbors in advance.

The reliability of the doors depends to a large extent on the hinges used. The best option is closed door hinges (awnings). They are also more reliable, and the door looks neater at the same time.

If the hinges are used with the connection going out, it is worth using the so-called "anti-removable pins" (they are "tongues", "fingers").

Even if the hinge connection was knocked down or cut off, the presence of anti-detachable pins will not allow an intruder to enter the room for a certain time. Removing the pins may take 10-20 minutes. It is clear that the size, construction and strength of the hinges themselves matter.

In addition, you need to know that there should be not 2 hinges on the door, but 3 or even 4 pieces. This provides additional security. It also helps to redistribute the load from the weight of the door to all hinges.

When the hinges are produced and erased, the door leaf sags. Often, in order to avoid such consequences, a hardened ball from a ball bearing is placed inside the loop under the working pin during manufacture. This reduces the wear rate and extends the life of the hinges.

External control elements

As we said above, the door must contain surveillance devices, such as an electronic peephole or a video surveillance system. We will not dwell on video surveillance systems today. This is the whole world! But about the eyes I must say that they must be armored. Otherwise, they may not save you in the event of a critical situation from encroachment on your life.

It is desirable to have two places for installing locks. One castle is not enough, three castles are a lot. And two - just right. A woman will very well cope with the choice of the appearance of the door. The fair sex does not care what materials are there and how many loops, but in matters of design they are the best experts.

There are two standard ways of fastening the box: with a U-shaped bracket and flat. The first is preferable, since it allows you to create the necessary structural strength with less time. But due to the different location of the walls, it does not always fit. Then you have to put up with and tinker with the flat mount. Although, if everything is done correctly, this method is in no way inferior in strength to the previous one.

Entrance door manufacturers and cost

In addition to everything, and maybe in the first place, you are interested in the price of the front door. This depends a lot on the manufacturer.

Domestic manufacturers are traditionally of lower quality (although there are many exceptions), but also, accordingly, also at a low price. It ranges from $ 200 to $ 500.

Imported doors cost between $ 400 and $ 1,000. Here, the choice is yours. Do not forget to check the completeness of the goods only at the final stage of the purchase. One more small but significant remark. Do not forget to measure the doorway before going to the store. Doors, especially of foreign production, are produced in various sizes. If you are not an expert, it is better to entrust the installation of the door to knowledgeable people. This will save you from big and small mistakes, as well as headaches.

Outcome
We hope you now know which front door to choose for your house or apartment. In conclusion, I would like to say that door breaks are carried out with a "crowbar" and a "pick". Moreover, "master keys" are used much more often. But more on that another time.