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Installation of metal entrance doors usually doesn’t happen often, so if there is a need to replace the outer door, then her choice should be approached very carefully, responsibly and competently. Many are concerned about how to choose a metal door entrance to the apartment, so it was a secure home from burglary. It is natural because it is the front door of the house is designed to provide peace and security in the home.
To avoid buying poor-quality goods, before going to the store, you need to decide with the following features:
- the material of the door leaf;
- functional characteristics of the goods;
- value of the input metal doors;
- manufacturer.
To choose a metal door to the apartment with the reliable protection and long life, you need to pay special attention to its main features:
- it should be a reliable protection against break-ins and infiltration of robbers;
- to monitor outside the housing space (it should be equipped with a peephole or video surveillance);
- should have a beautiful aesthetic appearance, adorning the entrance to a house or apartment;
- keep the peace and warmth in your home.
Choice of exterior door ↑
There are two main types of door leaf: wood and metal. The style and decor options you can always choose according to your taste. Metal entrance doors can be powder coated, enamel, upholstered with leather, leather lining, or a wooden paneled.
Powder pigment includes a polymer and metal particles, which after application to the surface in a special chamber form a very robust and reliable layer, and has pretty appearance.
Very often the manufacturer offers a wide selection of decor for the input metal doors. They may be moldings, which are laid on the surface in a certain pattern or ornament. Also the great popularity reached a method of electroplating in which the surface of the door leaf is processed by layers of precious metals (gold or silver).
Do not lose their relevance and the ways of decorating such as: upholstery artificial leather, paneling wood paneling or veneer.
Using MDF panels, you can create individual and very stylish design.
Regardless of how will be decorated the metal door, it will definitely reflect the tastes and preferences of the house owner.
Degree of protection ↑
Before choosing the metal door, you need to pay attention to its degree of protection. Metal doors are divided into 4 protection class:
- the first class is characterized by the lowest protection against break-ins. This front metal door you can open with a strong kick;
- the second class of protection, suggests that the door may be opened by the conventional electric tool;
- the doors of the third class of protection more reliable. Crack them only by using special tools: blow torch, grinder or a good punch;
- fourth grade is awarded only to those models, and the door which kept the bullets from a firearm.
The lower the protection class against break-ins, the thinner sheet metal used in the manufacture of metal doors. Sheet be applied only to high-end models of protection. The exclusive models the front door use a special bullet-proof glass. You need to understand that the higher the degree of protection against burglary, the more expensive it will cost.
Heat and sound insulation door ↑
Thinking about which door is better to put in the apartment, should pay particular attention to these settings, you are guaranteed to save yourself from a break-in sounds from the street, and will retain warmth and comfort. That metal door is good to perform this function, it should be equipped with good insulating material:
- the mineral wool. It retains heat well and absolutely does not pass extraneous sounds. A distinctive feature is that wool does not burn under high temperatures;
- the polyurethane foam. Lightweight porous material is characterized by ease of Assembly and transportation, as well as good thermal insulation;
- panel made of solid wood or MDF. They absorb extraneous sounds and retain heat, but it is worth noting the weight of the panels and the relatively high cost of the material.
To ensure good sound insulation it is necessary to conduct a qualitative installation of insulating materials. This approach involves running several requirements:
- the complete absence of gaps between the box and the door leaf;
- includes silicone seals;
- all voids should be filled with sand concrete.
Only if you meet all requirements, you can select and install the best entrance door to the apartment.
Locks for front door ↑
The better and harder the lock installed on metal door entrance, the harder it will be to crack. As a rule, the door leaf is mounted several types of locks and constipation. They should correspond to the selected model, weight, design and material of manufacture of the door leaf.
Depending on the method of fastening all the locks can be divided into:
- mortise;
- false;
- hanging.
According to the model of the mechanism, the locks can be cylinder, code or lever.
Lever lock has a special design that contains a set of plates. Thanks to the grooves the way they are set in motion, thereby opening or closing the lock. Also in the castle there is the handle, which tightly lock the metal door. If the lock is installed correctly, the door locks very easily and without much pressure on the handle.
The lock cylinder is compact in size, the constipation, which is located inside the pins. Turn them only by a particular key. To reinforce the lock and prevent it from knocking, you should an external panel of constipation strengthen special armored plate.
Leaders in the manufacture of locks of high quality are the following companies:
- Mul-T-Lock is the leader in the production of cylinder locks and hinged types;
- Ikon is a German company specializing not only on locks for entrance metal doors, but also produces locking systems for window and balcony systems.
- Chinese manufacturer Masterlock attracts low cost of its product along with a relatively high quality of the product.
Special degree of protection provided by new developments in the manufacture of keys. So, for example, the keys with laser-cut have special slots that specify individual lock code.
Well if the constipation has a latch. This version of the lock can not be picked with lockpicks, it’s not jammed, it cannot be opened with the key from the back side.
Manufacturers of metal doors ↑
The market is full of various models that represent domestic and foreign manufacturers. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Traditionally a domestic manufacturer focused on the consumer of moderate means. They represent a product not of very high quality at a reasonable price.
Foreign manufacturers prefer to produce models of higher quality materials, but request a higher price. Despite the reliability, quality and beauty of exterior doors manufacturers, they do not always fit the standard doorways in homes and apartments. This should be considered when buying.
Expert advice ↑
In order to know how to choose a metal door entrance, will help expert tips:
- do not rush with the purchase. The error in the choice entails additional costs, which double the cost of the acquisition;
- keep in mind the experience of the manufacturer. Before you choose the best metal doors pay attention to the reviews about the manufacturer;
- a wide range of. Solid company always offers its customer a large selection of door models, among which everyone can choose the best option;
- personal service. Company that cares about their clients, and always provides the services of a measurer, ustavschikov;
- better to stop the choice on the company that has own manufacture. This allows you to quickly establish the process for possible repair, replacement and installation. In case of return, there is no need to wait a long time for the verdict of the manufacturer;
- production time and delivery. Always specify, in what terms you will be delivered and installed order;
- range of services. Well, if the seller can provide a full range of services. This will save you from a long search for someone who will be able to solve the current problems operating doors.
Conclusion ↑
Never hesitate to ask questions to the seller. Time adjusted selection of metal entrance doors will help to avoid wrong purchase, and provide full protection of the residence and rest in your house.
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