Choosing doors for a country house

Having received the keys to a long-awaited country house or cottage, the happy owners put a lot of effort into making their homes as convenient, comfortable and safe as possible. Any house or apartment starts from the front door, and when it comes to an individual country house, its choice must be carefully considered. The role will be played by preferences and financial capabilities of the buyer, the design of the building, the purpose of a private house (summer or permanent residence) and its location.

Start choosing the front door for a private house or cottage, it is advisable to determine its type. You can choose by appointment, method of opening and material production.

The differences in purpose may be as follows.

• Armored. Used with the possible penetration into the buildings and premises of outsiders, the danger of armed attack. A special feature is the ability to withstand the effects of firearms and explosives. Outwardly, they do not differ from ordinary ones, they may look simple, or vice versa, to have the most exquisite design. The armored construction is made of durable steel grades (armor plates), has a double box arrangement, and is covered from the outside with decorative materials. Hinges are mounted hidden, and sheds have anti-detachable design. According to its characteristics, the constructions are similar to anti-burglar. Subspecies of such doors are bullet-proof, their feature is the presence of a bullet-shaped fine mesh inside the canvas.

• Anti-burglar. Resistant to cracking and penetration into the premises of outsiders. They differ among themselves according to the classes of resistance to the external damaging effects of various tools for a certain time. They are resistant to piercing, sawing and burning tools for hacking.The design is equipped around the perimeter with special locks and locks from alloys of durable grades of metal, protected by plates and anti-detachable pins (anti-cuts), which prevent them from being removed from the opening, if loops and locks were cut off.

• Fireproof. This species is intended for localization of fire and curbing the spread of fire and poisonous products of combustion in the room. It is advisable to install them in places with the highest probability of occurrence of fires, with a large number of working electrical appliances. In contrast to the usual, such a door will not jam when a fire occurs, its lock will not heat up to high temperatures and will allow to touch it if necessary.

• Sealed, heat and noise insulating. The noise insulation and sealing layer is designed to absorb sounds, moisture, unpleasant odors and cold air coming from outside,For this purpose, special materials (polystyrene foam (polystyrene foam), polyurethane foam, mineral wool and similar materials) are uniformly evenly distributed between the layers at the production stage.

1. Styrofoam - the most cheap material, but it is low in density and belongs to the group I combustibility.
2. Polypropylene foam, carbamide-formaldehyde or phenol-formaldehyde materials are more dense and less susceptible to fire, but when heated emit volatile toxic compounds.
3. Mineral stone or basalt wool it is durable and has good performance, but it sags over time and is a source of carcinogenic compounds and therefore is not used by reliable manufacturers from Germany and the European Union countries.
4. Low quality doors are often stocked as fireproof and unreliable as an insulating material. corrugated cardboard.

At present, polyurethane foam having high density and hygroscopicity is recognized as the best insulating material. Group IV is flammable and resistant to stress, temperature and humidity, does not emit dangerous substances, has minimal thermal conductivity and high sound-absorbing properties.The most qualitative are the boxes where polyurethane foam is pumped in the foamed state, thus filling the entire space of the box.

Choosing a cottage door, buyers pay attention to its appearance. In addition to the choice of finishes for the outer and inner side, you need to decide whether this door will have a window or not, what the size of the glass will be and whether additional reinforcement of the glass area is needed with bars. Glass is recommended to choose the type of triplex (laminated glass, manufactured by pressing) or armored. Such glasses are suitable for external glazing, withstand strong mechanical impact and provide a good view.

Manufacturers offer various types of raw materials: metal, wood, combinations of materials with MDF, particleboard and fiberboard. It is worth considering that the solid coating of the canvas is more reliable than with seams. If seams are present, their execution must be of the highest quality, otherwise they will become vulnerable places.

One of the main advantages in this case is the external attractiveness, especially if the production uses valuable tree species, for example, oak, which is particularly durable, or mulberry, which has high heat-saving properties. Pine is an affordable option but quickly becoming unusable. Another advantage of wooden products is their convenience for decoration and the ability to blend in harmoniously with the country’s surroundings.

However, a good warm wooden door is a costly pleasure, and cheap options quickly become useless and are only suitable for a summer house, where the owners do not store valuable things.

The convenience of plastic is the ability in industrial conditions to give it the desired shape and individual size. In the manufacture of plastic frames used aluminum profile, which makes the product more durable and resistant to external influences, atmospheric phenomena.The aesthetic appearance does not change with time, and has a long service life.

The advantages can also include tightness, good noise, hydro and thermal insulation properties, easy installation and maintenance, wide range of colors and the average price category, no condensation and icing. Proven manufacturers offer products with anti-burglar characteristics.

It is considered a strong and durable material, widely used in production. Special attention will require the quality of the paint and varnish metal. The consumer will have to face the occurrence of condensate due to the temperature difference between the street and the house. Metal constructions finished with MDF panels can imitate natural wood, stone carving and many other materials.

In comparison with wood, MDF is cheaper, lighter and not so capricious, while outwardly no less beautiful, especially when laminated with polymers. To comply with the insulation technology, the panels should not be glued, but mounted on the guides.

Regardless of the type of the door, attention should be paid to log houses and houses from a bar, where installation should be carried out taking into account the shrinkage of the structure. Shrinkage can occur quickly and unevenly, and if you do not take into account this circumstance and fix the frame in the timber, the door inevitably loses its functionality, does not enter the doorway, or, conversely, loosely dangles in it. To prevent such a situation, a shrinkage board is placed in the opening of the box.

Before going to the store is required to find out the exact size of the opening. As a standard, doors are single-leaf or one-and-a-half, less often offered double designs. One-and-a-half constructions consist of the main standard blade and the narrow second blade, which has a more decorative function and opens rarely, as needed.

Such a service is provided everywhere by manufacturers. Standard Russian sizes are determined in accordance with SNiP and GOST, and the standards differ for wooden and metal structures.

Today the market offers products not only domestic, but also foreign manufacturers that use their own standards and measurement systems in production. The most common is the English measurement system in feet and inches and the metric measurement system adopted in our country based on SNiPs.

Color solution for entry is selected depending on the selected material. After the basic characteristics of the web and the material from which it will be made are determined, the manufacturer will offer ready-made solutions and tell about additional custom items. This may be the exclusive colors.

Production technologies allow today to experiment with color for any material used. This is partly a matter of finance, but there is always a solution for budget models. The choice of color should be based on a harmonious combination with the walls and roof of the house.

The platbands, masking the space between the door and the adjoining wall, protect from drafts, moisture and give a finished look, carry an aesthetic component. The canvas comes with locks, deadbolts and locks installed in it.

Locks can be overhead and mortise, have a special system of protection against hacking. When choosing a door, it is better to immediately pay attention to the quality and protection class of the lock.

Quality doors are equipped with anti-pins. In the absence of such pins, the door can be cut off from the hinges or knocked out by a special tool. The number of pins is selected depending on the weight and design features.

It is worth paying attention to the door handle, to determine its appearance and material. You can install the mechanism of the closer, prolonging the life of the door and accessories.

The choice of the buyer depends largely on the design decision, the design idea may require the installation of glass, patina or wood carving, both genuine and artificial leather, leather, wall paneling, laminated panels, MDF and micro-wood fiber and many other materials can be used.Inexpensive, but a quality door can look cute and tasteful and without the use of expensive materials.

When finishing with plastic panels, an essential advantage is the ability to replace the decorative coating of the panels one by one during the operation of the product. It is always beautiful and appropriate for the city looks finish wood.

The steel door, which has a vinyl-leather finish, which faithfully follows the structure of natural leather, has a presentable and sophisticated appearance. Vinil leather trim can be either from the inside or from the outside, the choice of colors and embossing patterns will satisfy even the most demanding needs. The lack of material - instability against mechanical damage, scratches and cuts. More aesthetic products of premium and elite level.

Among other exclusive options for entrance doors, the following decor methods are common.

• Airbrush and artistic image on the canvas;
• Forging on a metal frame and a glass opening;

• Metal sheet with glass inserts;
• Finishing an array of noble breeds.

Hammer paint is an interesting and relatively new way to finish the front door from the street. The technology is such that after drying the paint imitates the texture of “hammering off” due to the presence in the composition of the silicone resin and metal pigments. The paint dries quickly and is easy to apply and maintain.

The choice of the door should be made in specialized stores, seeking the advice of professionals, take into account the reputation of the manufacturer and rely on the well-known saying: "Miserly pays twice." Regular stocks in hardware stores, when goods are offered at a low price, should alert the attentive consumer.

The front door of a country house separates the room from the street. Unlike interior doors, where the design is unlimited, and ordinary high rises,where the door goes to the stairwell, the street doors must have a solid construction, be resistant to atmospheric conditions and protect the house from uninvited guests.

Metal thickness of 3-4 mm - a good material for your own country house, especially if you used hardened or improved steel. You can choose thinner and, accordingly, cheaper options, but metal with a thickness of up to 1.5 mm should be avoided, as it can be easily cracked with a simple cutting tool.

For the more northern parts of our country, non-freezing thermo-doors with a multi-layer structure are suitable for keeping warm air inside. In any case, special attention should be paid to fire safety issues.

In order to protect yourself from frost, condensate and other weather delights, it is better to install a second, internal door or, if the room allows, a vestibule device, preferably providing additional heating to the room. For the same purposes it is better to provide a canopy or visor device.

Decorate the design will help decorative lighting and street lights. Symmetric lighting looks favorably on both sides of the entrance.

On the domestic market there are many well-known domestic and European manufacturers. Which door is better, buyers decide. Among consumers, German products are in particular demand when choosing any categories of goods. Germany has always been associated with reliability and quality. Modern German manufacturers carefully preserve the traditions of their people and their world name, using the latest technologies. Entrance doors from Germany are of consistently high quality and reliability, as evidenced by the overwhelming number of positive reviews.

The main points noted by buyers are as follows.

• Durability and the declared quality out of competition;
• Beautiful appearance, even in low-end models;
• Good terms and conditions of warranty.

Quality doors for a country house look beautiful. Regardless of the materials used, whether frost-resistant or armored models are used, the entrance to the house from the street you want to make the most comfortable and elegant.

For houses made of logs, products with the use of forging, deliberately coarse metal, and elements of hunting jewelry are particularly suitable. As a decoration and doorbell, you can use a hammer or a decorative beater that sends us back to the old days. Such hammers can now be found in almost any style and form, they can be engraved to put the name of the owner or the slogan of the family.

As decoration, it can be used instead of ringing a beautiful bell or a highlighted bell in high-tech style. The doorknob can be of a single style with a hammer, bell and lighting. It looks very stylish and will not leave guests indifferent.

Additional coziness will give the track lighting to the door. You can also hang a cute mailbox, lay a mat with hospitable inscriptions at the entrance.

How to choose the front door for a country house, see the following video.