Finnish entrance doors: design features

Finnish doors are widely known in the European market for door designs. The popularity of such models is due to excellent performance, long service life and chic appearance.

Finnish doors are recognizable and in demand due to the following advantages:

• Reliability and durability of products. It is due to the use of high quality materials and design features. The frame of the door leaves consists of a multi-layer timber and aluminum sheet, which makes it quite rigid and not subject to deformation. The weight of the door structure is only 25-30 kg, which significantly reduces the load on the box, hinges, load-bearing walls, and significantly prolongs the service life;

• Excellent sound and heat insulation properties are a distinctive feature of the Finnish door design. They are due to the presence of several layers of freon-free polystyrene foam, as well as the use of sealing circuits, which have a high resistance to temperature extremes and high humidity. Sealing rubber does not dry or crack under the influence of aggressive environment, which ensures the preservation of the insulating properties of the product throughout its entire life cycle;
• Absolute environmental safety and hygiene products are achieved through the use of natural materials such as pine, walnut and oak. When painting surfaces, harmless compounds are used, which are highly resistant to household chemicals and moisture. In the process of caring for products is not recommended to use alkali and abrasive cleaners. Chipped and dented marks are easily removed with alkyd enamel;

• High burglary quality doors are achieved through the use of anti-hinges and locks with a high class of protection;
• Fire resistance models corresponds to safety class EI60, which guarantees the preservation of the insulating properties of the product and the integrity of the door leaf in contact with an open fire for an hour;
• Huge assortment products with a large variety of colors, designs and textures allows you to choose a model in any interior. In the northern European layouts there is no hallway, so the inner surface of the canvas should ideally be in harmony with the interior trim, match the color of the furniture, walls and interior doors. Along with painted aluminum surfaces, the design of canvases is represented by bas-relief and milled lining with a pattern of any complexity and depth.

The door leaf from Finland, unlike iron counterparts, has a sandwich structure. It consists of an aluminum sheet coated with weather-resistant paint, a frame made of glued laminated bars and an extruded filler having a density of 200 kg per cubic meter. Layers of multi-layered LVL timber are directed in different directions. This gives the frame additional strength and rigidity.The inner side of the canvas is made of MDF sheet, which can be veneered and milled.

External aluminum sheet has anti-corrosion coating, which allows the use of Finnish doors in cottages and country houses. Door sills are made of hardwood with a section of 115x42 mm, covered on top with an aluminum lining.

Products are equipped with two locks:

• "Multihela-4565" has high protective properties, excellent resistance to cracking and regulation of the density of locking.
• The second lock - “Abloy LC-100” allows you to open the door with one hand.

As an additional protection against burglary, anti-detachable bolts are used, which securely fix the door leaf in the box, even in the case of sawed hinges. Anti-shrink pins, which are equipped with all input models, will not allow to bend the corner or squeeze the door.

In the production of Finnish doors, thermal break technology is used, the principle of which is to use several separate insulating layers. Due to this, several air interlayers are formed with a gradual decrease in temperature in each.

The use of this technology also prevents heat loss over the entire area of ​​the canvas, and drafts and blowing around the perimeter are reliably prevented by sealing rubber bands. The lower thermal break is provided by a wooden threshold - this is another difference between Finnish doors and completely metal structures.

For example, the doors of the "Arctic" are made with all the necessary requirements applied to the models of northern execution and are very strong, durable and sturdy structures. When operating in the south, such products will reliably protect the home from the heat and make the microclimate of the room more comfortable. Finnish input models are slightly thicker than standard structures due to the presence of an additional layer of insulation. This is another feature of their design.

All models of Finnish doors are available in multiples of 10 cm in width and one centimeter in height. Typical are products of 90x210 and 100x210 cm. By the number of canvases, doors can be double-leaf, single-leaf and one-and-a-half. The latter are produced 120 cm wide, of which the working leaf is 90 cm. Such products are often decorated with forging and installed as access doors.

Double-wing models are ideal for installation in wide, non-standard openings and are often used in public institutions such as concert halls, theaters, schools and libraries. Double doors are another type of Finnish door design. They are produced using hardwood, can have a one and a half or two-fold execution, and have doubled protective and heat-insulating qualities. The outer part of many models is decorated with forged loops and patterns, which makes these products not only durable and reliable, but also gives them a chic appearance.

In addition to wood, aluminum and glass, the insulated entrance doors are made of metal-plastic. Despite the seeming ease of a cloth and small weight, these graceful designs are allocated with high protective qualities. Available in a large range of models and a wide price range. Metal products do not require special care and have a long service life. Fully metal models, such as Fenestra, are also in high demand and are used for installation in technical rooms and garages.

Models of wood are widely used as interior design in residential and public buildings. They are made of high quality wood that has all the necessary certificates of conformity. Each canvas is applied proprietary marking and stamp of the manufacturer. This guarantees high quality and protection against fakes.

On top of the canvas are covered with lacquer composition, which protects the surface from moisture, temperature shocks and ultraviolet radiation. The designs are lightweight, easy to install and cost much less than Italian counterparts.Accessories of wooden doors are presented with carved ornate, or classic strict hinges and handles. The design of the canvases is often laconic, and the colors are cold. White models are also produced, which can be installed both in apartments and offices.

Wooden doors are made in the fire version. They are able to provide reliable protection from fire and smoke, outwardly no different from ordinary wooden structures. This allows you to choose a fire-resistant model in any interior space. According to the design of the door leaf are deaf, glazed and framed. Paneled models are the most expensive and are made from solid walnut and oak. The service life of such products can be up to 100 years.

Among the entrance doors a fairly well-known brand is Fenestra, which is represented on the market by the following collections:

• Classic Series - these are restrained models of classical style that will harmoniously look not only in old houses, but also perfectly suit new buildings. Products with thermal break are made using the “warm door” technology and meet all the requirementsapplicable to this category of goods;

• Modern series - non-freezing doors of modern design, which are distinguished by practicality and impeccable style. They look unusual and are able to bring diversity to the interior of new directions. In the manufacture of these models, the thermal break technique is used, which gives the products of this series high thermal insulation qualities and an increased level of safety;

• Unique series presented charismatic and exclusive options, made in a wide range of colors and a wide variety of designs. The doors of this series will reliably protect the home from frost, indicate the delicate taste and wealth of the owners, as well as perfectly decorate the interior. Models have high heat-saving properties and are able to withstand external temperatures up to minus 60 degrees.

Among interior doors the most popular is the brand Jeld-wen. The products of this company have international certificates confirming the environmental safety of raw materials, high quality and guaranteeing a long service life. Along with the traditional interior models, the production of exclusive design options has been launched, with a great variety of colors and styles.

Finnish street and interior doors are in high demand in the domestic market of door designs. Given that most of the country is located in a zone with a cold climate, these models are very popular among Russian consumers. There is a high thermal insulation properties of products and aesthetic appearance. Attention is drawn to a long service life and an increased level of protection. Among the shortcomings, consumers emit a high price for some models and the lack of spare fittings in the free sale, which makes it necessary to order them at manufacturing plants.

How to install the Finnish door correctly, see the next video.