How to choose a metal entrance door

The entrance door is a kind of outpost of your home that ensures the safety of the dwelling. Only the correctly selected door will fully respond to the tasks and justify your investment.

The base of the metal entrance door is steel or aluminum. The first option is recognized more reliable, it is resistant to noise and smells. The second is distinguished by ease of construction, that is, deliver and install such a door will not be much difficulty.

The optimal thickness of the outer sheet of metal is 2-3 mm. A thin sheet is easily bent and even pierced, thick negatively affects the service life of the door. In addition, it is necessary to preserve vertical and horizontal rigors that make the design truly reliable.

Inside the high-quality door web contains a filler protecting against penetration of odors and noise. Ideally - Mineral Wat. Cheap its substitutes - corrugated cardboard, foam, polystyrene foam, which can overcome with time. Unfortunately, the filling of the door you will not be able to check, you will have to trust the words of the manufacturer.

No less important seal. It must have a rubber base and be located all over the perimeter of the canvas. One such layer is enough, but only if it has high quality characteristics. Some door concerns offer a double or even triple layer of the seal, but not in all cases such a measure is appropriate.

It is better to install a loop with the bearing better on the steel doors, they will provide a smooth move. Ordinary loops even on light doors will serve not more than 5-7 years. To protect against spilling loops, choose hidden samples or replace them with anti-blank pins.

Among additional security measures can be allocated as follows:

Pocket for riggers (if the cracker sees the edge of the wall near the castle and wants to score the rigle in the castle with the help of a hammer, the pocket will prevent this).
Putnocks and focus (protruding parts of the door leaf that do not allow the door to emerge along with the box).
Eye and internal valves or chains.

But the main security guard at home is the castle itself. Of the existing 13 classes of hack resistance for domestic use, options 1-4 classes are suitable (the higher the figure, the more reliable the mechanism). A good metal door must be equipped with two locks: one suvalde, one cylinder. There are also progressive varieties of shutters - smartlocks, which instead of the key will require a fingerprint of the owner, but until they are too popular.

When choosing a metal entrance door, pay attention to its appearance. How does it harmonize with the interior and your idea of \u200b\u200baesthetics? The door covering is required to be refractory and waterproof, but not all finishing materials have such properties:

Powder (anti-vandal) coating is characterized cheap and resistance to damage. Presented in many colors and textures.
The coating of varnish or painting is short-lived, but it is easily restored without the help of specialists.
Plastic panels shockproof, easily clean.
MDF panels provide sound insulation. The main difference in such panels is their thickness that can be from 7 to 20 mm.
The trim tree is characterized by high quality, presentable species, but it costs more than other materials.

Buy the front door from the famous manufacturer. It is advisable to find familiar who have already ordered the door in a certain place and are satisfied with the result. Do not hesitate to ask the representative of the warranty firm, it should act at least six months. It is important and service from the manufacturer, the need may arise in several years.

If the financial position allows you to purchase an entrance door not from a warehouse, and under the order, be sure to use the individual approach. After all, it is logical to produce a door frame and a canvas under the existing opening, and not customize the latter under a certain size. Installation Trust only by qualified masts of the manufacturer so that the door will serve for a long time and has become a reliable protection of your fortress.