Features of insulated wooden doors

Heat is an integral part of every home, and the problem is not only to install high-quality heating. Equally important is the concern for the insulation of individual structures of the house, including the door. It does not matter: it goes to the street or in the entrance.

There are a couple of solutions to save money in this matter. For example, it is possible to install a pre-warmed wooden model of a door at the entrance or to warm an existing one.

Wooden insulated doors have a number of advantages and disadvantages.In itself, the tree is a durable material that perfectly retains heat. However, such models require special care in the form of regular antiseptic treatments.

The positive qualities of constructions made of natural material include:

• wooden doors - environmentally friendly for human health;
• they are reliable and durable;
• such dense perform an aesthetic function;
• retain heat and isolate extraneous sounds.

The disadvantages of insulated wooden doors include the following parameters:

• Some types of wood are not very susceptible to moisture and temperature changes, so special impregnations will be needed for them;
• the need for constant wood care;
• high risk of mechanical damage.

Entrance doors are divided into several types.

• First of all, they differ in materials: the canvas are both wooden and metal. Entrance doors also branch out into several subspecies: apartment, street, and also there are samples for country, rural and private houses.
• There are non-standard doors that can be ranked among the above copies.For example, a dual-circuit model will protect residents of an apartment or cottage from frosty air, as well as unpleasant odors and extraneous noise. Moreover, the length of each contour is 2 mm, the total amount of both contours reaches 4 mm.

• There are doors that are made by Finnish technology, from an environmentally-friendly material. They are particularly aesthetic and practical. They have great hydro, noise and thermal insulation.
• The door can also be a balcony. As a rule, they are made of plastic and glass. Such models can remain in a normal state for a long time, but easily break down. Their subspecies are numerous: pivoting, tilt-and-pivot, double-wing, sliding, there are also accordion doors.
• Do not forget that the wooden doors can be in the cottage, as well as in a private, rustic and rural house. In addition, the warm door is often supplemented with upholstery.

First you should talk about what materials the door leaf is made of. Each copy differs certain pluses and minuses. Moreover, a certain can be a solid array or glued material (composed of several boards).

• Pine - budget sample. It is sensitive to temperature changes and humidity. Pine door is more efficient in the form of laminated wood.
• Alder preferably pine, because it is resistant to fluctuations in temperature humidity.
• Oak - one of the most durable and noble types of wood. It is resistant to humidity and temperature changes. The only downside is the high price.
• Nut It is a wear-resistant variety that has durability and a long shelf life. He also has an aesthetic structure. Due to the fact that the nut is widely distributed in our country, it is inexpensive.

• Ash - it is a type of wood that is easily processed and rarely served cracking. If this material successfully passes through all the drying stages, it will serve the owner of the house for a very long time.
• Merbau - this is exotic wood. Such products are not afraid of deformation due to the presence of a high content of oils.
• Maple as well as ash, it is easily processed and has decent strength.
• Beech has an aesthetic structure and luxurious appearance. But, unfortunately, this material does not tolerate temperature fluctuations and humidity fluctuations.

One of the types of insulation of the wooden entrance door is trim, trim or upholstery. In former times, the skin showed the wealth and status of the home. It still has not lost its relevance, and now every average home owner can be content with it.

In stores, you can purchase individual materials or typical kits, which consist of heat insulation, upholstery fabrics and studs with a decorative function. You will also be able to find the materials needed to create rollers that can be laid along the door perimeter.

The trim (or finish) of the front door varies. Properly selected material refines the door inside and outside, especially in a private house.

The skin can consist of natural eco-leather, wood lining, laminate, wood and stone decor.

Also, these doors can be decorated. For this, an inexpensive self-adhesive film is suitable. It is cheap and practical. Also, decorative film is distinguished by a variety of color choices and allows you to create the desired interior style.

If the owner of the house wants the heater in the door to serve as long as possible, he should not be deprived of attention dermantin.They need to cover the treated area. This material is in great demand, as it is cheap, resistant to temperature extremes and damage.

Choosing a quality warm door, many buyers are wondering: which heater should be preferred? We will deal with this issue in detail.

• The most successful insulation for the front door– foam rubber. This material retains its shape in any circumstances, so it can be fixed not only inside but also outside.
• Mineral wool It is also a good insulation, but it is necessary to install stiffeners, which prevent the wool from starting to shrink. Also it is necessary to cover the area of ​​the door to which it is planned to apply cotton wool with glue.

• Penoplex - widespread material for warming.It does not undergo combustion, is elastic when compressed, has an extremely low thermal conductivity, is light in weight, and is immune to aggressive substances. Also, this material is environmentally friendly and does not absorb moisture.
• Styrofoam - one of the most optimal materials. It is lightweight and retains its shape, but it is necessary to insulate the door with an irregular way.
• Izolon It is considered a worthy insulator of the new generation, but it has its own shortcomings, which will be described below.

First you need to understand exactly how much material is needed to insulate the door. To do this, measure the height and width of the canvas, and then - it turns out the perimeter.

The house can be insulated with rollers if the landlord does not want to remove the door from its hinges. The rollers should be filled, following the perimeter of the canvas from the inside. In this case, the door will look attractive and keep warm. Rollers are created using insulation that is wrapped in material for decoration. These items should be nailed using nails.

For door upholstery need decorative trim. It can serve the skin or its cheap substitute. To finish the door on the inside, measurements need to be made when the sash is closed. In this case, you need to retreat 1 cm from the box. For efficiency, it is recommended to warm the fabric from two sides.

After you have made all the measurements and purchased decorative materials, you can proceed to the preparation and direct insulation of the door structure:

• The door needs to be prepared. It must be removed from the loop, put on the chairs. Then the fittings are removed, including the handle, the peephole and the lock. The door must be removed from the previous coating, treated with an antiseptic mixture and degreased. The canvas should be laid on a horizontal surface. In various cases, glue, metal staples and small nails are used. On the surface of the insulation you need to attach a material for upholstery, surpassing in size.
• Also on the surface of the insulation material it is recommended to fill a hardboard for aesthetics. Sheet of hardboard can be covered with decorative veneer. Then the door leaf is framed by a profiled frame. That will keep the hardboard and decorating coating.
• At the edges of the canvas should be attached dermantin stapler. It is advisable to bring an assistant to work, otherwise folds will appear on the decorative material.
• Decorate the door it is possible both for the city apartment, and for a country house. While working you should make a chalk on the upholstery drawing from the street and drive it in with nails. Between them stretch the leather stripes.

If the owner of the house wants to insulate the door with foam plastic, he can do this in two ways:

• To finish one side of the foam should be cut so that its dimensions were identical to the base, then the material is sheathed with dermantine and pasted on liquid nails.
• To insulate the fabric from the inside, the foam should be cut according to the parameters of the box lumen.
• Also, the owner can nail wooden slats along the perimeter of the box. The resulting area should be filled with foam, after which the structure can be sheathed with clapboard. The thickness of the slats should correspond to the foam. But this way is a minus: the design adds weight and there is a need for additional loops.
• In addition, it is recommended to seal the opening. For this you need a special rubber seal.It is a tape rolled into a roll. It will not be difficult to buy it, as it is cheap. Installation of this material is facilitated by the fact that the tape on one side has a sticky base.

On this material you need to fill the strips with a thickness of 1.5-2 cm and on them also attach sheets OSB. For efficiency, it is worthwhile to leave a gap between the decorative coating and foil-insulated insulation.

For greater clarity, you should give a few general illustrations of the insulation of wooden doors:

• Insulation of the door foam for the average apartment.
• For a country house or in a rural house it is preferable to have a pair of doors at the entrance.

• The process of insulation of the door to the balcony is not much different from the front door.
• That's how the door is upholstered with insulation.

Consider several well-known manufacturers producing excellent products:

• Recommended for the purchase of insulation from the company "Comfort". Many users note that the material of this company is “weightless” and it can be operated in those places where the humidity level is elevated. Products "Comfort" are distinguished by their environmental friendliness, and they can also insulate the floor and ceiling. However, users mention that these insulators are expensive. If you purchase this product, the owner of the apartment or private house will not regret it.
• If the owner of the apartment requires a compactor, it is recommended to purchase a sample of Q-Lon from the company. Schlegel. Buyers respond positively to it. Often, consumers notice that after installing the seal in the room it becomes noticeably quieter, and for six months not a single draft has penetrated the dwelling. Also, its manufacturer indicates that it can repel dirt and its shelf life is 10 years.

For information on how to make a warmed entrance wooden door with your own hands, see the next video.