Choosing the right balcony or patio door is a challenging task for both home owners and interior designers. First of all, because they must have a large degree of glazing, but at the same time be safe, durable, made of high-quality materials, and also correspond to a certain style so as not to disturb the design of both the rooms and the facade of the house.
In this article we will tell you how to choose the right balcony and terrace doors. We will consider all the pros and cons of each option, and also talk about design and insulation options for such doors.
What functions do entrance doors to a private house perform?
The front door to a private house is a multifunctional attribute of the building, designed to serve for many years. When choosing it, the owner decides several important issues:
- Thermal insulation. The higher the latitude, the longer the winter and the more severe the frosts, the more important this characteristic becomes. The design should not only insulate the room from the cold outside, but also prevent heat leakage from the inside, preventing the formation of cold bridges (fragments of fabric with poor insulation). The problem is solved with seals and insulation, which at the same time improves sound insulation.
- Wear resistance. The fundamental factor determining practicality and resistance to weather vagaries, as well as accidental (from furniture brought in) and intentional damage.
- Safety. A metal entrance door to a private house meets modern safety standards (including fire safety) better than analogues made from other materials.
- Design. Entrance doors in a country house should not fall out of the overall design concept. Thanks to modern technologies, the design fulfills its main tasks without disturbing the harmony of the architectural style. The choice is striking in the wealth of decorative solutions - manufacturers offer models with mirror elements and inlay, with forging, glass inserts and a variety of fittings.
A door that adds lighting and visually expands the interior space of the house Source erp-mta.ru
Opening method
The way a balcony or terrace door opens is extremely important not only in terms of design, but also in terms of ease of use. Typically there are two options:
- doors that open into the house;
- and doors that open outwards onto a terrace or balcony.
When choosing doors that open inward, you need to take into account that there is enough space for them to open freely. As practice shows, people usually think about this moment last, but in vain. If the area of the rooms adjacent to the balcony and terrace is small, such a door will “eat up” it even more. You won't be able to put a chest of drawers, a closet or anything else next to it. In this case, it is recommended to choose a door with an outward opening or a sliding option.
What materials can you choose from?
The main entrance to the house attracts the most attention from the street. When it comes to choosing a material, you need to consider cost, functionality and visual appeal.
Plastic
The material of such structures is sheet plastic and PVC profile, with or without double glazing. The thermal insulation properties of double-glazed windows reduce heat loss. Street doors for a private home made of PVC have their advantages:
- relatively low cost and ease of installation;
- durability;
- sound insulation;
- no corrosion.
Cons: the structure can become deformed under prolonged exposure to the sun; When melted, toxic substances are released.
Aluminum
A popular option with many benefits:
- Resistance to environmental influences (higher than plastic and wood).
- Strong, durable, environmentally friendly, fit well into any interior.
- Soundproofing.
- Thermal insulation. This is achieved thanks to thermal break technology (a polyamide insert that separates the profile metal and eliminates the cold bridge).
The wooden model goes well with stained glass inserts Source hullcoexteriors.com
Tree
No matter what material appears in the home construction industry, there will always be consumers who choose classic natural wood models. The wooden entrance door to a private house is made either entirely from solid wood of different species (does not contain any additional elements), or from a combination of wooden boards and metal elements. Their advantages are:
- Attractive appearance and variety of models.
- Low thermal conductivity.
Some serious disadvantages prevent you from enjoying the classics:
- High price.
- Expensive maintenance - wood inevitably cracks and deforms, so it needs periodic treatment.
- Low security level (easy to hack).
- Low fire safety.
Using fiberglass Source pezcame.com
Fiberglass
Such designs, due to their high insulating properties, are among the most energy efficient doors on the market. The benefits don't stop there:
- Safety: they have the strength of steel structures, but without their tendency to corrosion.
- A variety of styles, the ability to imitate natural wood.
- Easy to care for and resistant to dents.
Metal (steel)
The most popular models, thanks to the many options, optimal price ratio and level of security provided. Besides this they:
- have excellent thermal insulation;
- fireproof;
- does not require maintenance (periodic lubrication of hinges and locks is carried out).
There are few disadvantages:
- possible corrosion in budget options;
- The canvas is susceptible to scratches and dents.
Finishing option for steel entrance doors Source erp-mta.ru
See also: Catalog of companies that specialize in installing windows and doors
Features of the door leaf include:
- Thickness. Entrance doors for a private house are assembled from metal sheets 1.5-2 mm thick. If the value is larger, the door hinges need to be strengthened.
- Made from high quality steel. The design has stiffening ribs and protection of external hinges (anti-shear).
- Locks. Certified options are desirable. The locking area is reinforced with a metal plate or box.
- Noise and heat insulation. The space between the stiffeners is filled with non-flammable sealant - mineral wool or polyurethane foam.
Colors
The style and character of the room determines the color scheme of all furnishings in the rooms or building, this also applies to doors. Since plastic is easy to paint, the possibility of making doors of different colors will not raise any doubts.
Doors in this regard may have the following characteristics:
- The glossy surface of the door can have the desired shade, it all depends on the desired effect.
- A matte finish will add a resemblance to rubber and make the color softer and warmer.
- The ability to add texture and any color can create the effect of wood, stone, metal or other material.
What should you pay attention to when buying, besides appearance?
Quality of materials. The quality of products must be confirmed by manufacturer certificates (product warranty).
Thermal insulation is effective if:
- thermal insulation thickness is not less than 5 cm;
- the total thickness of the frame and canvas is not less than 8 cm;
- the design contains thermal bridges and a perimeter seal.
Security and external control elements. The burglary resistance of the structure is determined by 13 classes. The street entrance door for a country house, like all analogues for residential premises, belongs to the first 4 (preferably 3 or 4). It is equipped with a drill-resistant lock and a pull-resistant handle.
If you choose a model with glass , use a multilayer (shock-resistant) option. The peephole is selected according to the thickness of the structure, the optimal viewing angle is 180°.
Hinges for outdoor doors. The most reliable (and expensive) are cut-resistant, adjustable, hidden hinges. They are made of steel and can be adjusted (if skewed). If the weight of the product is relatively small, bearings are used for hinges. For massive structures, the option with hardened balls is suitable.
Adjustable hidden hinges Source wareneinkaufen.me
Locks. The place where the locks are attached is ideally reinforced with an armor plate (protection against knocking out and drilling). It is more useful to install two mechanisms - lever and cylinder; they should be comfortable for all family members.
Narthexes and platbands:
- Platband. The purpose of this element is to mask the gap between the door frame and the wall opening, plus, to protect the door from breaking in with a crowbar.
- The narthex The protruding part of the outer sheet that protects the gap between the closed structure and the frame.
Fastening the door frame to the wall. The door frame is the frame on which the door hinges and the structure itself are mounted. It experiences a large load, so the steel in its profile must be thicker than in the door leaf.
The planes of the box and the opening must coincide. During installation, this parameter is regulated by the building level.
Correct thermal insulation
A high-quality entrance door has good thermal insulation. If the structure consists of several canvases with voids between them, then they are filled with a special material that provides reliable thermal insulation.
The best material is mineral wool, because it does not burn and does not emit dangerous toxic substances. Popular materials for filling voids are polystyrene foam and polyurethane foam. They also provide good thermal insulation, but are a fire hazard.
Selection of swing iron structures for a private country house
Sometimes external doors for a private house are designed in the form of hinged double-leaf models, which have their own advantages:
- the doors open easier due to the distribution of the load on the hinges;
- the design takes up less space when opening;
- the façade makes a solid impression.
Models are available with sashes of different widths or with symmetrical sashes, as well as with fixed side transoms, allowing you to narrow a large opening.
Double-leaf entrance doors for a country mansion Source genduk.hk.access.ly
Balcony
The balcony door is an important part of the room and interior. Characterized by the lightest weight
A profile similar to a window profile is used. Keep in mind that the handles for opening and closing the door are located only on the side of the room.
Pros:
- long service life;
- many options for color, design, texture, etc.
- ease of use;
- look good with plastic windows;
- many opening and closing functions, there are modes for ventilation, windows and many others;
- increases the degree of natural sanctification;
- retains heat.
Minuses:
Opens only indoors. This will have to be taken into account when arranging furniture.
Entrance door manufacturers and costs
Experts say that up to 90% of models sold are of domestic origin, which is understandable. The quality of products from local manufacturers meets foreign standards, as they are produced using imported equipment, but the price and delivery time are often significantly less. Buyers are provided with warranty service; Companies are willing to produce non-standard designs to order.
As an example, here’s what a domestic manufacturer of entrance doors offers customers:
Doors to a private house from
presents a series of entrance doors for private houses and country cottages with different levels of burglary resistance.
All door models produced have hinges on support bearings, plus reinforced stiffeners and frame, which makes them resistant to burglary. Thanks to the use of a double sealing circuit and the placement of insulation around the entire perimeter of the door, modern models are distinguished by high sound insulation and heat-saving characteristics.
For the manufacture of door leaves, steel sheets with a thickness of 2 mm to 6 mm with additional reinforcement in the lock area are used. Door frames are made from a profile pipe, angle, channel, plus they have a double rebate, which further increases heat and sound insulation.
When ordering a metal entrance door, you can choose any design and finishing option: forged elements, powder coating, patina, cladding with SIBU panels, veneer, plastic or PVC film, solid oak.
Depending on the budget planned for the purchase, Bastion-S experts will select the best option for fittings, locks and burglary protection.
Entrance doors for a country house from Source bastion-s.ru
Burglary resistance
Each entrance door belongs to a specific security class. Although, only serious and responsible manufacturers certify their products. The burglary resistance of a door structure is determined by tests.
- Class I - such doors can be easily and quickly opened using manual equipment;
- Class II - the design is capable of protecting against burglary using a simple power tool. Most street entrance doors fall into this category;
- Class III - massive doors with double steel cladding on the outside and additional reinforcing elements throughout the structure. Hacking will require about half an hour and a powerful (up to 500 W) grinder.
Advice: when choosing an entrance door, ask who made it and where, and also find out whether this product has passed official certification for burglary resistance, and what class it is assigned.
Video description
In this video, advice from Bastion-S specialists on choosing doors:
Prices depending on door class
The price of street doors to a private home can vary quite widely, depending on the door material and the design solutions used.
Economy class:
- The price for standard economy class metal doors with vinyl leatherette trim starts from 4.5 thousand rubles.
- For models with laminate or spraying they will ask from 6.5 thousand rubles, and if the shape of the opening is non-standard (arched and similar), then from 9.5 thousand rubles.
- Doors with reinforced leaf, although without any special frills, will already cost 11-15 thousand rubles.
Middle price segment:
- Doors with glass and forging - from 16.5 thousand rubles,
- A variety of models with MDF finishing, the cost of which will range from 23 to 38 thousand rubles.
Premium class. Divided into two main categories:
- Just doors made of natural materials - with solid wood finishing, or models of wooden entrance doors for a private house made entirely of wood. Price ranges from 39.9 to 70 thousand rubles.
- Elite class products, the cost of which depends entirely on your wishes. A price tag of 100-120 thousand rubles and above is not uncommon here - this is the price for an individual approach to the client and an original design, which is developed taking into account the entire space surrounding the door.
Among foreign models, doors from China are widely represented, but their budget prices often mean lower quality than their average domestic counterparts. The remaining foreign manufacturers share a small part of the Russian market among themselves. Italian (MASTER, Panto, Dierre), Finnish (ALAVUS, Fenestra), Israeli (Super Lock) and Polish (Gerda) brands offer premium products using advanced technologies and natural materials.
You don't have to open the doors to see who's outside Source kenneyandcompany.com
Wooden door products
Wooden entrance panels are not very popular, despite their high aesthetics. Unlike metal ones, they retain heat and do not give it away to the street. However, there are also disadvantages. Wooden canvas quickly deforms when exposed to moisture. Therefore, it is impregnated annually with special compounds that protect the wood from moisture, mold and destruction.
Installing and manufacturing wooden entrance panels will cost the owner of a private plot less than manufacturing metal ones. Entrance sheets made of MDF are even cheaper and often become an easy barrier to the penetration of cold.
In this case, experienced craftsmen advise installing two entrance structures. Then it will be more difficult for the cold to get through the double wooden panel. The air gap that will be formed between the two structures will serve as a buffer and will not allow the cold to penetrate through the cracks of the first door leaf into the house.
Wooden entrance products are suitable for houses with a vestibule. This room will perfectly protect the inside of the house from freezing.
How is installation done?
Whatever the street doors for a private house, the work proceeds according to the same plan:
- Dismantling the old structure (optional) and preparing (leveling) the opening.
- Checking the completeness and operation of the lock.
- Installation of the box (frame). The correct position (coincidence of the planes of the box and the opening) is checked with a building level.
The level checks vertical and horizontal planes Source bulgara-ny.com
Video description
About the choice of doors from various materials in the video:
And a few examples in the photo:
Few people use door knockers, but they look very nice Source timgori.pw
Although half of the door area is occupied by glass inserts, it is quite difficult to break into. Source stroy-masterden.ru
Forged elements will never go out of fashion Source formywife.info
The door design is ideal for a home with a second light Source deavita.fr
The door design looks very “powerful”, despite the transparent wall Source masterlad.prom.ua
Beautiful examples in the interior
Accordion-type glass structures in an aluminum frame decorated with wood embody eco-style. 100% unity with nature is achieved thanks to a large overview of the surrounding area and imitation of natural materials. The method of opening such doors is very stylish and elegant.
The winter greenhouse simply must be opened and closed using aluminum structures with glass. Only thanks to these materials is it possible to let into the room as much sunlight as possible, which is so lacking in winter.
A terrace or access to a pool from a high-tech or minimalist style house simply must be equipped with aluminum sliding doors.
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