Do you know the difference between the entrance door to a private house and an apartment?
“Where do you choose doors?” is the first question you will hear in a specialized store.
You probably already know something about this. But the reality is that doors are purchased relatively infrequently, and production technologies change significantly every 3-5 years, it's a continuous process.
What you knew 10 years ago is hopelessly outdated. So, be patient, and I will try to tell you about it in detail and hopefully in an interesting way.
How to choose the right front door: the main criteria
In addition to the purpose, there are other important parameters:
- Security level;
- Operational characteristics;
- Appearance;
- Price;
Price, as a parameter, is relative, as it is formed by the combination of previous ones.
Read the article to the end and understand what is important to you. I will offer door options, considering which, you will be able to determine your preferences and make the right choice.
Purpose and operating conditions
This is where the choice begins. A manor house, townhouse, cottage or apartment?
The key difference in their manufacture is:
- Exterior finishing materials;
- The presence of a thermal break;
- The quality of the insulation in the filling of the door leaf and frame.
For an apartment, soundproofing is important, for a house, the presence of a thermal break and insulation. It is best if the seller's words are confirmed by certificates. If there are none, unfortunately, not all manufacturers undergo full certification, compare the characteristics and make sure that this is the case.
OUR DOOR recommendations for a private house:
Doorway, what is important to know about dimensions
Long before choosing the product itself, there is one factor that should never be overlooked, and the sooner you think about it, the fewer potential problems you will find out. The place where the door will be installed is the doorway. The second question you will hear from the seller is: “What are the dimensions of your doorways?”
The ideal option is when the builders are knowledgeable and have provided the dimensions for which you will not have problems choosing the entrance door. Check in advance and if this is not the case, ask them to fix it. As a rule, this is cheaper than custom manufacturing.
Invite a measurement specialist in advance, he will check again and give recommendations on preparing the opening for installation.
Taking this opportunity, even before going to the store, ask the measurer about his recommendations and advantages for choosing. Very often, the master, during his work, has thoroughly studied his product. As a rule, he does not have the goal of selling you something, so you can count on objective advice.
