Insulated metal front door: how to choose?

Replacing the front door always delivers a lot of trouble - you need to choose high-quality, durable, soundproof door leaf, which would also keep heat well. About how to choose a warmed metal front door, and will be discussed in this article.

The entrance metal warmed doors can be the following types:

• Single doors. They are most often installed in apartments and private homes.
• Bicuspid. They are the ideal solution for the design of a wide doorway.
• Mounted Mounted as street doors, if the room has a vestibule.
• Technical Entrance doors are exterior door leafs, which are usually installed in warehouses and industrial premises.

In addition, the warmed models of entrance doors can be both usual, and have some additional parameters. Door leafs can be with a thermal break, with additional protection against burglary, fireproof, and can be with glass or other decorative elements.

The main material of door panels is usually steel of various thickness - from 2 to 6 mm. Cheaper Chinese-made doors are made of steel alloys that are of lower quality.

The frame itself can be made of a profile, a metal corner or their hybrid - a curved profile. The back plates and trim plates, if they are available, can also be either steel or made of a material of decoration and upholstery of the door itself. Accessories of entrance doors, as well as various components are almost always steel. This is the only way to ensure the reliability and safety of the entire structure as a whole.

Since the doors are also insulated, they are also used to create materials such as polyurethane, foam rubber, foam and other fillers, which provide thermal insulation.

In the modern market of entrance iron insulated doors you can see models of various sizes. In addition, most manufacturers produce doors according to individual sizes of customers. But still most of this product, or rather, its size is governed by GOST.

According to this document, the dimensions of the insulated entrance door panels should be as follows:

• The thickness of the door is not strictly prescribed in this or in any other regulatory document. In particular, this is due to the fact that in each case the width and thickness of the wall itself and the door frame may be different. There is only a small recommendation on the account of thickness in GOST, which states that this indicator cannot be less than 2 mm.
• The height of the door leaf varies in the range from 207 cm to 237 cm. The difference of thirty centimeters is explained by the difference in the design of the door opening and its shape.
• The width of the door leaf should be chosen in accordance with its appearance. The optimum size is 101 cm for a single door; 191-195 cm for models with two doors; 131 cm or 151 cm for one-and-a-half doors.

It is worth noting that these recommendations apply only to insulated doors that are intended for installation in private apartments and houses.But many manufacturers ignore these recommendations and make doors in size, which are also in demand by buyers.

Until recently, the entrance doors had only dark classic colors: black, dark brown, dark gray and dark blue. Today on sale you can see models of red, pink, milky, green colors.

In addition, some manufacturers offer buyers not just plain, insulated steel canvases, but real works of art, with drawings or beautiful décor that stand out from the general color of the door in their tone. If the manufacturer’s assortment failed to find a suitable color option, you can ask for a catalog of the used color palette and select the desired color from there.

In any case, the choice of iron entrance doors with thermal insulation today is wide, and each model differs from the other not only in its form, material of manufacture and color, but also in its filler.

Today, manufacturers of this product can insulate their products using several filler options.

Each of them has its pros and cons:

• Corrugated cardboard Today it is used quite rarely and mainly in the cheapest models of entrance doors. Difference of this material from others consists in its low quality and low cost. It retains heat quite badly, while it is flammable, does not contribute to sound insulation and accumulates excess moisture in itself, which leads to its early deformation. Experienced specialists do not recommend purchasing doors with such insulation.

• Mineral wool it is used today often because of its low cost and complete environmental friendliness. But when choosing an entrance door with such a heater, it is necessary to clarify whether there is a special barrier between steel and wool, otherwise thermal insulation will quickly become unusable. Mineral wool, as well as corrugated cardboard, suffers greatly from moisture.
• Styrofoam used for quite some time as a heater, and not only in the manufacture of metal entrance doors. This material has a high level of thermal insulation, sound insulation, it is also non-toxic, inexpensive and is sold everywhere. It is also important that such a filler does not increase the mass of the door leaf itself.

• Polyurethane - this is one of the modern materials used as insulation.It has a high level of thermal insulation, noise absorption and fire resistance. Non-toxic, not susceptible to moisture, has two varieties. For high-quality insulation of the entrance door it is better to choose polyurethane with closed cells.
• Cork agglomerate - It is a natural natural insulation, has excellent characteristics, but it has a very high cost. Doors with such insulation are available in the assortment of only some manufacturers and are usually made only to order.

From such a brief description of the materials used to create insulated doors, it becomes clear that the best option for insulation is polyurethane or polyurethane foam. If there are no door panels with such a filler, you can also purchase a model with foam insulation. For regions with unpredictable weather and a very cold climate, you should choose models of entrance doors with double insulation - mineral wool and polyurethane. In addition to good thermal insulation, such door leafs also have excellent sound insulation.

Insulated metal entrance doors have a lot of advantages, and, perhaps, only one drawback, which lies in their rather boring design. But it was before.Now the design of such door leaves is very extensive and diverse.

You can meet the doors in the usual classic style, which represent a simple steel door leaf of dark shades, and you can find a real work of art.

Quite often, the design of the door is carried out with the help of special slats, imitating the tree. They are glued onto steel sheets. In appearance, such a door leaf resembles a model made of expensive solid wood and has a beautiful natural color.

Sometimes steel entrance doors have a decoration in the form of a metal pigtail around the perimeter. A variety of glass or plastic inserts are very rarely used as design objects for such products, since they are quite fragile.

The simplest design option is the use of several types of decorative coatings. One door can be painted with polymer paint in two or three colors. This gives a stylish and modern look, makes this model interesting for buyers and makes it stand out against the background of the general range.

But more attention is paid by manufacturers to the design of that part of the door, which is located in the room itself. It is to her people will pay more attention every day.Therefore, often the inside of the door leaf is decorated with a mirror, a beautiful pattern of polymer dyes or decorative strips.

Some manufacturers who are engaged in the manufacture of insulated entrance doors to order, give their customers the opportunity to self-select and their overall design. The buyer himself decides whether he needs to somehow decorate the entrance to his home or not.

When purchasing a steel insulated entrance door you need to know that it is implemented together with certain components.

Each manufacturer can have its own set, but there are also common components that must be:

• Door frame.
• Anti-burglary spikes.
• Canopies.
• Stiffening rib.
• Distribution traction.
• Door leaf.
• Locks.
• Handles on the bar.

If such an entrance door is also soundproof, then it can be completed with special linings. Some models also have a special eye.

Depending on the model chosen, special trims, a mirror, additional awnings, pins and locks may be included in the package.To make sure that you get a complete set, before paying for the purchase, ask the seller what components are sold with this product.

Manufacturers of iron entrance doors are quite a lot. When buying it is recommended first to pay attention to the products of the following companies:

• The Guardian. This brand is the leader in sales in the domestic market. Models are presented in various and diverse range, possess high-quality technical characteristics. Each door has its own unique appearance and characteristics. Customer reviews of such input iron metal doors are only positive. The high cost, according to them, fully pays off with presentable and stylish design and quality of operation.

• "Elbor" - This is another Russian manufacturer of doors that manufactures this product of excellent quality and in a fairly wide range. Buyers of the doors of this brand leave positive feedback about the doors. Many people like the fact that the design of the entrance door leaf can be easily changed by removing and installing new decorative panels.Especially positively people respond to the high insulating properties of all models of these doors.
• "Condor" - this manufacturer manufactures and sells insulated models of entrance doors in a not too wide range, but at a low cost. With this pricing policy, all door leafs are of high quality, attractive appearance, long warranty period of use and an excellent level of security for daily use. And reviews of the owners of the doors of this manufacturer only confirm this information.

• Torex - another domestic brand. A wide range, high build quality, high-quality thermal insulation and a fairly high price are exactly what characterizes the doors of this manufacturer. It is very difficult to find negative reviews about the doors of this brand, the buyers fully confirm all the words of the manufacturer about these door leafs.
• Novak - This is a Polish manufacturer, whose products are also in high demand. Buyers emphasize the presentable and stylish appearance design, affordable price.Positive reviews relate to a wide range, and the excellent quality of thermal insulation.

Each of the manufacturers listed above has a model range represented by both economy class and elite doors. Therefore, each buyer will be able to choose the ideal option for themselves, depending on the wishes and financial possibilities.

With the right choice and proper installation, a warmed metal entrance door can also become a beautiful decoration of the whole interior, and here is the proof:

The color is beautiful and harmoniously combined with the walls of the building. Thanks to the decor, located in the middle of the canvas itself, the entrance looks stylish and unusual. The combination of different materials make the model conspicuous and reliable. This door leaf is ideal for the cottage, and for a private house.

Massive and presentable design of the doorway. This option is ideal for a country house. Reliable construction protects the room from unwanted guests. Dark color in this case looks very noble, and an unusual design only underlines the presentability of the door itself.

The model with imitation of a dark color under a tree with a beautiful floral decor is an unusual, stylish and reliable design of the entrance doorway. Ideal for installation in a country house or in an apartment.

Insulated steel entrance doors are a harsh climate need. But do not think that they must be monotonous and boring.

You will learn more about the insulation of the front door from the video below.