The front door has many important functions to fulfill. Their task is not only to raise the aesthetic qualities of the building. Although it is not without significance. This is the first element that we come into contact with when entering a house or apartment. However, the doors must harmoniously combine in each other high functional value and Appropriate aesthetics. Well-chosen parameters in external doors ensure safety, warmth and silence for users.
1. Thermal parameter - the thermal insulation parameter is one of the most important criteria that should be guided when buying a door, especially if it is an external door to the house. Proper thermal insulation allows you to significantly reduce heat loss. Thanks to this, the interior of the building is cozier and the heating bills are reduced. Learn more about the heat transfer coefficient: Heat transfer coefficient (Uw) - what is it?
2. Acoustic parameter - acoustic properties are a very important element, especially if the building is located in a noisy environment. In this case, in particular, attention should be paid to the filling of the door, which provides adequate silencing. This will allow you to enjoy the silence, especially in multi-family construction.
3. Anti-burglary parameter - one of the main tasks of external doors is to ensure the safety of residents and users of the building. Therefore, it is very important to pay special attention to the anti-burglary properties of the selected door. Proper construction, the right number of locks and bollards, well-chosen inserts and fittings are the basis of a sense of security. You can read more about security in our second post: How to protect the house from burglary? Modern solutions in the opening joinery.
4. Resistance to external factors - exterior doors are constantly exposed to atmospheric factors such as UV radiation, rain, snow, wind, etc. It is worth paying attention to how protected and how durable the surface is, so that the door can serve us for a long time
5. Aesthetic qualities - external doors are the first element of the building with which we come into contact when entering a house or apartment, so it is worth making sure that they meet the requirements also in terms of aesthetics. As a business card of our house they should be matched to the character of the building and its interior. On the market there are doors of various embossing, stainless steel or glass inserts. Most exterior doors have a rich color scheme, which allows you to give them an individual character.
There are many types of exterior doors. Below we will discuss the most popular of them:
Anti-burglary doors are those that in the anti-burglary class are in the third and fourth class on a six-class scale. This type of exterior door is designed to provide tenants with the highest level of security for many years to come.
Their design has special hinges, thanks to which it is impossible to remove the sash from the door frame. If the hinges are cut, the burglar door has hooks or pins, as an additional protection for the door from removing them. Equally important is the castle. It should have at least four bolts and be covered in such a way as to prevent drilling.
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Models of steel doors are made of sheet steel. Steel is an extremely durable material, resistant to corrosion and various types of mechanical damage. Wings made of sheet steel can be varnished in different colors, so they go well with buildings created in different styles.
Aluminium doors is the perfect combination of aesthetics and durability. They have a high heat transfer coefficient and provide good sound insulation. The relatively light material, which is aluminum, ensures a reduction in the weight of the sash. Despite this, aluminum doors ensure safety and comfort of use.
Aluminum does not warp or warp. In addition, they can be used to create truly modern structures adapted to different types of building forms. They are suitable for both multi-family buildings and single-family houses. Like steel doors, aluminum doors can also be painted in different colors, which is another advantage of this type of choice.
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Wooden doors are most often made of pine or oak wood. The door frame is made of wood glue, which ensures the stability of the structure. Wood has been used in the manufacture of doors for many years. This is an excellent choice for supporters of traditional solutions. For wooden doors, the heat transfer coefficient is also very high, as is the case with aluminum doors.
However, doors made of wood are relatively poorly resistant to harsh weather conditions. Therefore, such doors, preferably mounted under a canopy or in a windbreak. External wooden doors provide high comfort of use and extraordinary aesthetics.
So which exterior door to choose? As a door manufacturer, we know what our customers expect and understand their needs. Write to us or visit one of our showrooms and we will help you choose the perfect door for you!
Find out the most important parameters to be guided by in order to choose the best entrance door! Here they are:
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Building a house or renovating an apartment involves the need to make many decisions. One of them is the choice of exterior doors. As a showcase of our home, they must be properly matched both in terms of functionality and aesthetics. When choosing exterior doors, it is worth remembering that they emphasize the character of the building, take care of safety, provide warmth and silence. Therefore, special attention should be paid to their thermal insulation, acoustic and anti-burglary parameters.
Our offer includes both doors for apartments with very good anti-burglary or acoustic properties (models K1000 whether X3000), as well as doors of individual character, tailored to customer expectations (aluminum doors, steel door models K2000 Premium whether Passive). It is also worth getting to know our door accessories, such as e.g. handles. We invite you to take advantage of the offer Comsta!
