Choosing a steel door, we are faced with the most important problem – the problem of choice. Once, at the end of the 20th century, such a problem simply did not exist. The market consisted of monotonous steel doors of artisanal production, which had a very non -aesthetic appearance. In addition, they did not have the necessary heat – and soundproofing properties and were poorly driven at the installation site.
This is due to the fact that the metal, in comparison with the tree, is a good conductor of heat and sound and does not have its plasticity and softness. Therefore, at that time, there were usually two doors in the houses: the entrance metal and “native” made of wood.
Today the entrance steel doors market is huge and diverse. In order not to get lost in this variety and make the right choice, it is necessary to highlight the main requirements for the future steel door.
First, decide that the price can be different for the door so you need to choose what production you will buy the doors: domestic or imported. The advantages of steel doors of domestic production can include low prices and the ability to complete an individual order. The fact is that domestic production, as a rule, is non -automated, which means that it is not tied to typical sizes. At the same time, manual labor of our production can become a minus, since any error during operation leads to a tangible decrease in the quality of the steel door. Another minus is the characteristics of the material of manufacture. For the production of domestic entrance doors, a steel sheet 2-3 mm thick is used, while in imported doors a sheet is placed no thicker than 1.5 mm. Therefore, our doors are heavier, which entails increased loads on the hinges and is not an indicator of greater reliability. Lightened alloyed steel, for example, has viscosity and when trying to hack it is poured, but does not open.
The second thing to do is to find a company that will install the selected steel door for you. This is a very important point, since the final result of the purchase of the door is half depending on the quality of the installation. Therefore, experts recommend paying attention to the presence of the company for the installation of the door and guarantees.
And finally, the third, try to clearly describe for what purpose you need a steel door: for an apartment building, for a country cottage or for what other objects. In each individual case, the main requirement for the steel door will be different groups of characteristics.
All requirements for the steel door are recommended to be divided into the following groups of characteristics:
– Protective characteristics. This includes resistance to hacking, physical and “intellectual”, bulletproofing, fire resistance and access control (audio – and video systems). High mechanical strength is required for the doors of country houses or unguarded objects. To protect against “intellectual” hacking, it is recommended to put two locks, better than different systems, as well as special additional protection for locks.
– The properties of heat-insulation. This is the filling of the internal space of the door of the door with insulating materials: polyurethane foam foam or mineral wool. Significantly increases the properties of heat and sound insulation, the seal along the perimeter of the door leaf, the installation of massive decorative panels and the thorough sealing of the cracks between the frame and the wall.
– Aesthetic appearance. Currently, the most popular is the finish of thin flat or voluminous panels. Thin panels are made from MDF or plastic. Voluminous – from thick plywood, MDF or array of wood. Still in use, painting steel doors and tightening artificial skin. It is worth noting that when spoiling decorative finishes, replacing the panels is much easier than, for example, repangle the door leaf.
And most importantly, remember the correct installation of the door the most important! Our experts will quickly and efficiently bring and install doors in Minsk.