When choosing a front door for a private house, there are many factors to consider. The product must meet certain requirements, important of which are reliability and high thermal insulation. Without 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, and also figure out which front door is best for a private house in one case or another.
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 structures 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 of installing them 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 decreased somewhat, 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 in combination with metal are used. In the first case, the canvas is completely made of wood without any inserts from another material, in the second case, sheet metal of a certain thickness is placed between the shields, which can significantly increase the strength of the structure.
Wooden canvases can have a different design and size, they protect the house well from heat loss.
We recommend opting for products made of solid natural wood, since sheets made of pressed chips have a short service life (as a result, they will have to be replaced within a few years after installation).
Plastic
No less popular are modern plastic doors. For their manufacture, PVC profiles and plastic sheets are used. A heater is installed between the sheets, which improves the thermal insulation properties of products. In the photo below you can see a standard plastic front door in a private house.
Among the advantages of plastic street doors for the house, it is worth highlighting:
- low cost;
- good sound insulation;
- perfect insulation;
- ease of installation;
- durability;
- no corrosive processes.
Structures made of metal-plastic are equipped with double-glazed windows. On the inside, you can stick a special decorative film, which will give originality to the doors.
Of course, metal-plastic structures have some disadvantages. So, for example, when burning, 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 unstable to mechanical damage.
On the video: what you need to know to choose the right PVC doors.
metal
Today, entrance metal doors in private homes are in great demand. This is due to the fact that they have high performance characteristics. For the manufacture of metal doors, a steel standard 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 the combined arrangement of elements.
Armored metal doors from the manufacturer have high strength. They are made on the basis of the 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.
forged
Beautiful forged doors are basically a metal sheet, which is decorated with forged elements. Particularly popular are products with glass inserts on the outside, while high-strength material is used. This allows you to leave the reliability of the door structure at the appropriate level.
Entrance 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 urban 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 the entrances and vestibules of multi-storey buildings. With their help, you can provide enough space for bringing furniture, building materials and other bulky items through the openings. Such doors consist of a narrow part and a wide working leaf. The width of the first canvas is 30 cm, and the second - 90 cm.
Often a small sash is fixed in the door frame with a latch. If necessary, it can be easily opened. The main thing is that the loop is movable.
Double
The peculiarity of such a door design is that both leaves are working, so they are often the same in width. Of course, when making a custom design, the ratio of dimensions can be changed. But still, the canvases are equipped with handles and a connecting locking mechanism.
Double doors fit perfectly into the exterior of a Gothic style house. To hide the bulkiness of the design and give it elegance, experts recommend using decorative forged elements and inserts made of durable glass.
By style
Previously, doors were used solely to protect the house from the entry of strangers. Today, such products are an integral element 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 of the house, it is best to opt for modern designs. They are made from various materials and have certain design features.
In a private house, you can use the following products:
- Modern combined doors. Several materials are used to make canvas. A good option would be a composition of metal and glass - these doors look very modern and elegant.
- Hinged doors. The canvas is mounted on hinges. Despite the heavy weight, the door easily rotates into the desired position.
- With 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 monotony of the canvas and make it more attractive and solid. Inserts can have a different shape, size and placement. You should not worry about the reliability of such a door, as it uses tempered and high-strength glass that can withstand various loads.
In fact, there are a lot of options for decorating doors. 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 heaters (polystyrene foam, polyurethane foam, mineral wool, cork material, isolon). There are additional layers for insulation - at least 2-3 contours of the seal and finishing with frost-resistant materials on the outside of the canvas.
Insulated front doors for a private house have the following advantages:
- high thermal insulation, which allows you to protect the house from heat loss;
- protection against formation of condensate and icing of a cloth;
- the presence of an external finish with an anti-vandal coating;
- variety of design, aesthetic appearance.
Finnish entrance doors
The Finnish door is a multilayer structure: the frame is made of timber, which is sheathed with reinforced aluminum sheets, the void is filled with polystyrene foam. It also uses double-sided insulation, 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 possibility of using decorative inserts;
- sufficiently high strength.
Doors with glass
Many people believe that glass inset doors are less secure than conventional doors. But actually it is not. It all depends on the material used. Often, high-strength glass is used for insertion, and forged gratings are used as additional protection.
Doors with glass have some advantages:
- The presence of a natural light source. Light from the street will enter through the glass insert into the dark corridor. This eliminates the need for artificial light sources.
- Safety. 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 give the door leaf elegance and elegance. They can have a different shape and shade.
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 that is equipped with special heat-insulating inserts. These are special elements of the interior of the front door with a low degree of thermal conductivity.
As a thermal break are used:
- PVC inserts. Allow to reduce heat transfer between materials. Gaskets have chambers filled with air. They are what keep the heat in.
- Styrofoam. Most often 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 fumes are released.
- An array of wood. Environmentally friendly material with high density. Its presence significantly increases the cost of the product.
Of course, in order to achieve maximum results, it is necessary to carry out a quality installation of the door structure in compliance with all requirements:
- a seal is mounted around the perimeter of the door frame;
- installation of special handles with a thermal break;
- organization of supply and exhaust ventilation.
Given these features, it is better to entrust the installation of the door frame to professionals.
On the video: an overview of the insulated front door with a thermal break.
Elite entrance doors
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 stiffeners. It is sheathed with a one-piece bent sheet with a thickness of 1.5 mm to 3 mm. The latter option is recommended to be installed in private homes. The filler is polypropylene or polystyrene. They provide high heat and sound insulation.
As for finishing, valuable wood species, expensive metal, glass and other elite materials 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. It identifies the owner by fingerprint.
Front doors to the house
Front doors are representative structures that are installed at the central entrance. Externally, they are designed for the exterior of the building, and inside - for finishing the entrance room. A very large load falls on such entrance doors. Therefore, they must meet high requirements in terms of strength and insulating properties.
Front doors differ in their appearance. They look very massive and have a significant size. Often they are made in the form of a double-leaf design.
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. For decoration use a variety of inserts and forged products.
What is the best front door?
When choosing a front door for a private house, it is worth considering that it must meet certain requirements:
- Home safety. The main function is to protect the house from the intrusion of third parties. Therefore, the door structure and accessories must have high strength and reliability.
- Heat and sound insulation. The canvas should reliably protect the house from external noise and heat loss.
- Resistance to mechanical damage. First of all, it concerns hacking attempts. The design must withstand any attempts to open.
So what kind of front door to choose for a private house? The best option would be metal insulated sheets, you can also consider options for Finnish production. 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.
Different models of entrance doors (55 photos)
Any door should be strong and reliable. And the street front door in particular. A wide variety of materials and models - makes this choice very difficult.
There are many problems with front doors. These are low strength characteristics, a predisposition to corrosion and condensation.
Helpful information:
Advice! The aluminum profile will increase the strength of wooden door panels.
metal doors
The front door made of metal inspires confidence in many by its name alone. It is widely believed that such blocks are the most durable and reliable. What are the disadvantages in using them and is everything so simple?
Characteristics of entrance door designs
How strong the front door will be, the following points affect:
- Production process
- Design qualities
It is clear that the greater the thickness of the steel, the higher the strength of the door. Surfaces with a thickness of 1.2 mm or more will have good properties. dl 2mm. Steel ribs increase rigidity and strengthen the structure.
Stiffener systems:
- Longitudinal (vertical strengthening elements)
- Transverse (horizontal strengthening elements)
- Combined (a combination of several types)
The longitudinal system of ribs will protect the door from the possibility of bending corners. Transverse - will make it difficult to push through the surface of the door. Combining both stiffener systems will achieve optimal results.
The highest strength of the canvas can be achieved by booking. The manufacturing technology will be exactly the same as that of bulletproof safes. Pouring the structure with a concrete solution provides the necessary strength.
If you can work with metal, you need a unique and strong door, then you can do it yourself. Follow the instructions for .
Special Protection
Using reinforced hinges is a good way to increase intrusion protection.
Loop modifications:
- Ordinary
- Ball
- Safe
The most effective are hinges with a thrust bearing. This type will withstand the weight of heavy metal doors. They are also used for swing gates and massive garage openings.
Anti-removable pins - bonus resistance of the block to breaking. Reinforcing passive bolts connect the closed door leaf with the frame. Bolt - a retractable bolt of a cylindrical shape that performs the function of a locking mechanism. They are mounted from the side of the hinges on the vertical profile of the box or leaf. If the locks and hinges are broken, the door cannot be opened or removed from the hinges. The pins will hold the door in place.
Insulation of metal door blocks
To save the door leaf from the appearance of frost and ice, a layer of thermal insulation is required. Up to 25% of heat escapes through doorways. The metal has a high degree of thermal conductivity and is prone to freezing.
Advice. A canopy or canopy over the front door is an additional protection from the weather.
Materials for insulation
- Fibrous (mineral and basalt wool)
- Panel (extruded polystyrene foam)
The disadvantage of using mineral wool is vapor permeability. When moisture gets in, the material shrinks. In this case, thermal protection will be incomplete and ineffective.
Basalt wool does not accumulate moisture and does not shrink. It has low sound transmission and good vibration resistance.
The closed foam structure will not absorb fumes and moisture. Along with this, the foam boards will be good sound insulation.
Not as economical as polystyrene, but more efficient - extruded polystyrene foam and polyurethane foam.
Issues with freezing of metal entrance doors
Control measures.
- Cut off the possibility of contact of the front door with the warm air of the living room. If the house has a vestibule or a veranda, install a metal-plastic door from the side of the heated room. The low thermal conductivity of metal-plastic will not allow cold air to penetrate inside and will solve the problem of freezing of the outer entrance door.
- You can make a choice in favor of door structures with polyamide thermal inserts. The material dampens the effects of very low temperature conditions. For example, having -25ºС on the street, from the side of the room, the canvas will have plus 10 degrees. Such a profile will cost twice as much as a regular one. But the castle area will still be subject to freezing.
- Electrical heating system. The heating wire, laid around the perimeter of the door, near the locks and inside the box itself, will be an effective barrier against ice. Additional electricity consumption is a minus of this method. But even at the lowest temperatures, the door will always remain dry.
Advice. A double, or better, a triple insulation circuit will ensure minimal heat loss through the gaps between the leaf and the door frame.
Finishing metal doors
Outside, the front door is constantly exposed to a number of external factors. These are sudden changes in temperature, sunlight, precipitation. The finish coat must withstand the impact without damaging the unit as a whole.
Finishes made of materials like chipboard or MDF are categorically not suitable. Even with PVC coating, such a finish will not cope with rain and snowfall. The coating will become unusable and will not protect the metal from corrosion.
Hammer painting is a great way to finish your front door on the street side.
Such paint, after drying, will have an interesting texture of “beating with a hammer”. Silicone resin and metal pigments in the composition of the paint will provide reliable protection against moisture. The paint dries quickly and is easy to apply. The ability to repel dirt makes the coating easy to clean. Painted metal doors look very nice. The color remains saturated for quite a long time. The paint is applied in several layers with a roller or spray gun.
Vinyl lining. Viniplast is a non-combustible thermoplastic material. It has good strength and elasticity. Viniplast will perfectly withstand various atmospheric precipitation. A serious minus is poor frost resistance. At -20ºС, the material becomes brittle and may crumble with a slight mechanical impact.
Waterproof finishing of oak, alder, pine shipboard panels will give the doors a chic appearance. The panels are made from high quality wood using moisture resistant glue. The impression of natural solid wood will cost accordingly.
Door locks
About 60% of the heat loss through the doorway falls on the mechanisms of the locks. When choosing a door, you should pay attention to which locks are installed. The best option is two different types of mortise locks. The most reliable lever and cylinder types. Both of them have a fairly high degree of protection against hacking. It is physically impossible to break a lever lock, and it is very difficult to pick up a master key to a cylinder lock. Disc and cruciform opening mechanisms are also quite common.
Lock mechanisms are divided into classes according to the degree of resistance to breaking. For entrance doors it is recommended to use 2-4 groups. The class of the lock is indicated in the product passport.
What to choose besides metal doors?
Metal-plastic doors have sufficiently high rates of strength, durability, reliability. Of course, a steel door will surpass these characteristics. But a doorway is not the only way an intruder can enter a home. So you can argue about which material is better.
PVC doors are widely used in low-rise construction. Are not exposed to formation of condensate and icing in frosts.
Choosing a metal-plastic front door
There are similar points in the production technology of PVC windows and doors. But in general, they differ significantly. High strength requirements for door structures allow manufacturing only from special reinforced PVC profiles.
door block
For high-quality entrance PVC doors, a profile of five chambers is used. Its thickness should not be less than 70 mm. The metal frame reinforces the structure from the inside. The fittings are located around the entire perimeter of the door. For the rigidity of the frame, strong fastenings at the corners are responsible. Such a frame will allow you to install powerful hinges and anti-burglary locks on the door.
Attention! When ordering a door, pay attention to the number of cameras.
For thermal and waterproofing, a rubber seal is used. It is located on all sides of the canvas and frame. Plastic doors for country and private houses are equipped with additional reinforcement of the profile. This reinforcement provides additional protection against penetration.
Various options can be with trim, triplex inserts or armored glass. Triplex is laminated glass made by pressing. These materials will withstand strong mechanical impact from the outside. Provide a good view of the door. Sometimes there are stained glass and tinted glass.
For reliability, give preference to models with a glazing surface of no more than a third. As a rule, the upper part is placed under the glass.
PVC profile doors can be:
- Single leaf
- Double-leaf (for wide openings to evenly distribute the load on the hinges)
The shape of the entire block can be either standard or arched or round. Here you can read.
An attractive price or flattering seller reviews should not be the main reason for buying a particular door to a private house. In such buildings, there are many factors that are important to consider so that the money spent is fully justified. It will be right to choose a door for a country house if you know all the negative sources of influence from which the structure must protect, and understand the specific parameters necessary to ensure the desired level of security in these operating conditions.
From what should protect the doors in a country house
If you know all the negative factors that the product will have to face on the house-street line, you will be able to choose the right entrance doors for a country house. In the private sector, far from densely populated urban areas, robbers have more opportunities to make noise with power tools to force open doors. If the owners are absent and the building is fenced with a high fence, then mounts, drills and even battery-powered grinders are used. The canvas and the box must withstand such an impact and prevent penetration inside.
Other negative factors affecting the doors in a country house include:
- low negative temperatures spoiling the finish and cooling the entrance;
- rain and snow falling directly on the canvas;
- ultraviolet rays shining on the sash or part of it for 6-7 months;
- noise from a nearby roadway;
- condensation on the box due to the temperature difference between outside and inside.
In addition, the choice of a door for a country house should take into account the overall design of the building so that the canvas decorates the entrance and does not stand out from the existing style. Since the openings in cottages and dachas are different, the dimensions of the box must be suitable in size (be 20-100 mm smaller) so that the installation goes without complications.
Choosing a front door for a country house
Given the above factors, you can calculate specific parameters and characteristics, and highlight which metal doors are best for a country house. First of all, we determine the thickness of the metal. For a private house, you should not purchase a canvas with an overlay sheet with a cross section of less than 1.5 mm. It is important that the sash frame be bent from a single sheet of 1.5 mm, which increases its rigidity due to the presence of more corners. In combination with 1.5-2 mm outer steel, it will be more difficult to bend the door with a pry bar to gain partial access inside.
Strengthen the protective effect against vandal break-in of the stiffening ribs located inside the sash cavity. There must be at least two of them for vertical or horizontal placement. If the country house is located in an area with a high level of theft, then it is better to choose a product with a combined arrangement of ribs, which will prevent both wringing and crushing of the canvas.
When robbers try to cut off the outer hinges with a grinder, anti-removable pins will help prevent the sash from falling out. Their diameter must be at least 14 mm and they are located between the box and the canvas frame, connecting these parts inside. To prevent drilling of the lock mechanism, it is practical to choose doors with an armored lining in front of the locking devices.
What else is important to consider when choosing locks:
- To prevent robbers from easily cutting off the crossbar, locks are selected with a diameter of these elements from 16 mm and in an amount of at least 3 pieces.
- To prevent the box from being pushed to the side, the length of the crossbars is 25-36 mm.
- It is better to take a door with two locks: lever and cylindrical. The first should have 6-8 levers and burglary resistance class 3 for 250,000 combinations, which will also protect against intellectual opening.
In order for the doors to the country house to withstand precipitation, they are painted with powder paint, baked in a special chamber and reliably protecting the canvas from corrosion. For decorative finishes, MDF panels with a thickness of 6 to 18 mm are used, which are milled with straight or curly lines. They are covered with a PVC film to protect against moisture. The color of such overlays imitates natural wood and is selected taking into account the facade. Inside, you can choose the same material, but with a molding or a mirror to make the interior even more interesting. Canvases with double-glazed windows and figured forging look very nice.
To protect against a large temperature difference, it is important to choose the right insulation. For a country house, it is better to have an entrance door with a box made of bent steel sheet and filled with mineral wool, which will prevent condensation. Eliminate drafts two or three contours of sealing gum around the perimeter. Inside the canvas should be ursa or rigid foamed polystyrene.
The Reliable Doors company sells a large selection of doors for country houses. The range includes models with a powder coating and finishing with MDF panels in a natural wood look. Products are equipped with high-quality locks and means of additional protection against burglary.
For centuries, wood has been successfully used as a material for the entrance doors to a dwelling: an affordable resource with low thermal conductivity. But a modern homeowner, when it comes time to choose a front door, focuses not only on design and insulation characteristics. Important criteria are reliability, the ability of the door to increase the comfort of households and serve as a barrier to an intruder. Given the variety of proposals, how to choose the front door to a private house cannot be decided based only on the cost of the options offered.
Doors as a visiting card of the house Source lv.aviarydecor.com
What are the functions of the entrance doors to a private house
The front door to a private house is a multifunctional attribute of the building, designed to serve for many years. Choosing it, the owner solves several important issues:
Thermal insulation. The higher the latitude, the longer the winter and the more severe the frost, the more important this characteristic becomes. The design should not only isolate the room from the cold outside, but also prevent heat from escaping from the inside, preventing the formation of cold bridges (fragments of the canvas with poor insulation). The problem is solved by seals and heaters, which at the same time improves sound insulation.
Wear resistance. A fundamental factor that determines the practicality and resistance to weather vagaries, as well as accidental (from furniture brought in) and intentional damage.
Safety. The entrance metal door to a private house meets modern safety standards (including fire safety) better than analogues made from other materials.
Design. Entrance doors in a country house should not fall out of the general design plan. Thanks to modern technologies, the design performs its main tasks without violating the harmony of the architectural style. The choice is striking in the richness of decorative solutions - manufacturers offer models with mirror elements and inlay, with forging, glass inserts and various fittings.
A door that adds lighting and visually expands the interior space of the house Source erp-mta.ru
What materials can you choose from?
The main entrance to the house attracts the most attention from the street. When it comes to choosing a material, cost, functionality and visual appeal must be considered.
Plastic
The material of such structures is plastic sheet and PVC profile, with or without double glazing. Thermal insulation properties of double-glazed windows reduce heat loss. Outdoor doors for a private house made of PVC have their advantages:
relatively low cost and ease of installation;
durability;
soundproofing;
no corrosion.
Minuses: the design can be deformed under prolonged exposure to the sun; when melted, toxic substances are released.
Aluminum
A popular option with many advantages:
Environmental resistance (higher than plastic and wood).
Strong, durable, environmentally friendly, fit well into any interior.
Soundproofing.
Thermal insulation. It is provided thanks to the thermal break technology (polyamide insert that separates the metal of the profile and eliminates the cold bridge).
Wooden model goes well with stained glass inserts Source hullcoexteriors.com
Tree
No matter what material emerges in the home building industry, there will always be consumers who choose classic natural wood models. The wooden front door to a private house is made either entirely from an array of different species (does not contain any additional elements), or from a combination of wooden boards and metal elements. Their advantages are:
Attractive appearance and variety of models.
Low thermal conductivity.
Some serious drawbacks prevent you from enjoying the classics:
High price.
Expensive maintenance - wood inevitably cracks and deforms, therefore it needs periodic processing.
Low security (easy to hack).
Low fire safety.
Use of fiberglass Source pezcame.com
Fiberglass
Such structures, due to their high insulating properties, are among the most energy efficient doors on the market. The benefits are not limited to:
Safety: they have the strength of steel structures, but without their tendency to corrode.
A variety of styles, the ability to imitate natural wood.
Unpretentious in care, resistant to dents.
Metal (steel)
The most popular models, due to the many options, the optimal ratio of price and level of security provided. In addition, they:
have excellent thermal insulation;
fireproof;
does not require maintenance (periodic lubrication of hinges and locks is carried out).
There are few disadvantages:
possible corrosion in budget options;
The canvas is subject to scratches and dents.
Finishing option for steel entrance doors Source erp-mta.ru
On our website you can find contacts of construction companies that offer window and door installation services. You can directly communicate with representatives by visiting the exhibition of houses "Low-Rise Country".
Door leaf features include:
Thickness. Entrance doors for a private house are assembled from metal sheets 1.5-2 mm thick. If the value is greater, reinforcement of the door hinges is required.
Made from high quality steel. The design has stiffening ribs, protection of external loops (anti-cut).
Locks. Certified versions preferred. The castle zone is reinforced with a metal plate or box.
Noise and heat insulation. The space between the stiffeners is filled with a non-combustible sealant - mineral wool or polyurethane foam.
Video description
How to choose entrance metal doors on the video:
What you should pay attention to when buying, except for the appearance
The quality of materials. The quality of products must be confirmed by manufacturer's certificates (product warranty).
thermal insulation effective if:
the thickness of the thermal insulation is not less than 5 cm;
the total thickness of the frame and canvas and not less than 8 cm;
the design contains thermal bridges and a seal around the perimeter.
Security and elements of external control. The burglary resistance of the structure is determined by 13 classes. The street front door for a country house, like all analogues for residential premises, belongs to the first 4 (better - to 3 or 4). It is equipped with a lock with drilling protection, and a handle protected from pulling.
If glass model is selected, use a multilayer (shockproof) option. The peephole is selected according to the thickness of the structure, the optimal viewing angle is 180 °.
Hinges for a street door. The most reliable (and expensive) are the shear-proof, adjustable concealed hinges. They are made of steel and can be adjusted (when skewed). If the weight of the product is relatively small, bearings are used for hinges. For massive structures, the option on red-hot balls is suitable.
Adjustable hidden hinges Source wareneinkaufen.me
Locks. The place where the locks are attached is ideally reinforced with an armor plate (protection against knocking out and drilling). It is more useful to install two mechanisms - lever and cylinder; they should be comfortable for all family members.
Pretends and platbands:
Platband. The task of this element is to mask the gap between the door frame and the wall opening, plus, to protect the door from breaking with a crowbar.
Porch. A protruding part of the outer sheet that protects the gap between the closed structure and the frame.
Fastening the door frame to the wall. Door frame - a frame on which the door hinges and the structure itself are mounted. It is under heavy load, so the steel in its profile must be thicker than in the door leaf.
The planes of the box and the opening must match. During installation, this parameter is regulated by the building level.
The choice of swing iron structures in a private country house
Sometimes external doors for a private house are made in the form of hinged double-leaf models, which have their own advantages:
the sashes open more easily due to the distribution of the load on the hinges;
the design takes up less space when opened;
the façade makes a solid impression.
Models are available with sashes of varying widths or with symmetrical sashes, as well as with fixed sidelights to narrow large openings.
Double doors for a country house Source genduk.hk.access.ly
Entrance door manufacturers and cost
Experts say that up to 90% of the models sold are of domestic origin, which is understandable. The quality of products of local manufacturers meets foreign standards, as it is produced on imported equipment, but the price and delivery time are often significantly less. Buyers are provided with warranty service; firms willingly produce non-standard designs to order.
The price of outdoor doors to a private house can vary widely, depending on the material of the leaf and the design solutions used.
- Economy class:
The price for standard economy class metal doors with vinyl leather trim starts from 4.5 thousand rubles.
For models with laminate or coating, they will ask from 6.5 thousand rubles, and if the shape of the opening is non-standard (arched and the like), then from 9.5 thousand rubles.
Doors with a reinforced leaf, albeit without any frills, will already cost 11-15 thousand rubles.
- Middle price segment:
Doors with glass and forging - from 16.5 thousand rubles,
A variety of models with MDF trim, the cost of which will be in the range from 23 to 38 thousand rubles.
- Premium class. They fall into two main categories:
- Just doors made of natural materials - with solid wood finish, or models of wooden entrance doors for a private house completely made of wood. The price ranges from 39.9 to 70 thousand rubles.
- Elite class products, the cost of which depends entirely on your wishes. Here, a price tag of 100-120 thousand rubles and more is not uncommon - this is the price for an individual approach to the client and an original design that is developed taking into account the entire space surrounding the door.
Among foreign models, doors from China are widely represented, but their budget prices often mean the quality is lower than that of average domestic counterparts. The remaining foreign manufacturers share a small part of the Russian market among themselves. Italian (MASTER, Panto, Dierre), Finnish (ALAVUS, Fenestra), Israeli (Super Lock) and Polish (Gerda) brands offer premium products using advanced technologies and natural materials.
Don't have to open doors to see who's outside Source kenneyandcompany.com
How is the installation
Whatever the street doors for a private house, the work goes according to the same plan:
Dismantling of the old structure (optional) and preparation (levelling) of the opening.
Checking the completeness and operation of the lock.
Installation of the box (frame). The correctness of the position (coincidence of the planes of the box and the opening) is checked by the building level.
The level checks the vertical and horizontal planes Source bulgara-ny.com
The frame is fixed using mounting plates, anchors or steel reinforcement and secured.
The door is hung on the hinges, the course of the canvas is checked, the hinges are adjusted.
Technological gaps are filled (with mounting foam or cement mortar) with the door closed, protected by a film.
Slopes, platbands, door closer, locks and a handle are installed.
All gaps must be filled with mounting foam Source deco24.access.ly
On average, the installation of a steel street door takes 2-4 hours. Installation can be done at any time of the year; the only limitation is the polyurethane foam, which can be used down to -12°C (without warming up the cylinder).
An example of beautiful and original doors: photo and video
Video description
About the choice of doors from various materials in the video:
And a few examples in the photo:
Few people use door knockers, but they look very nice. Source timgori.pw
Although half the area of the door is occupied by glass inserts, it is quite difficult to crack it. Source stroy-masterden.ru
Wrought iron will never go out of style. Source formywife.info
The design of the doors is ideal for a house with a second light. Source deavita.fr
The design of the door looks very "powerful", despite the transparent wall Source masterlad.prom.ua
Conclusion
The front door is usually the first and last thing people see when they visit a home; this design is designed to give a sense of the character and style of housing. On the other hand, an exterior door is a thing that will last for many years. It is important to remember that all this time, outdoor entrance doors for a private house will play a key role in ensuring the safety and energy efficiency of the house.