Renovation or construction of a new building often involves choosing new doors that will effectively protect us from burglary or intruders. They remain a showcase and draw attention to the overall image of the building. Many a visitor, waiting for the host after ringing the doorbell, will notice details of workmanship that we did not notice, which is why meticulous workmanship is so important.
Key features of doors
Apart from their aesthetic value, doors should be airtight to prevent heat from escaping from the building. It is equally important that noise from the street does not get inside. The choice of entrance door should be based on a needs analysis. Before buying them, we should consider durability, safety, aesthetics, but also technical parameters: thermal insulation, soundproofing or resistance to external conditions.
Nowadays, plastic joinery is the most popular solution due to its numerous advantages. The material used in the construction of windows and doors is cheap and very easy to work with, it can be shaped almost any way, which keeps the price very low. PVC doors are extremely durable and resistant to damage due to the materials used in their construction. They provide excellent thermal and acoustic insulation thanks to the multi-chamber design of the PVC profiles. Plastic doors do not require special care and can be kept clean, and are resistant to external factors, especially moisture. They do not require painting, and the material can be coloured during the production process, which is why they come in a wide range of colours. In addition, they are reinforced with steel, making them burglar-resistant.
Application of plastic doors
One of the very special doors made of plastic and glass are sliding doors with the HST system, for example. They have a very modern look and look very impressive. They move on convenient guides, on which they slide smoothly. Thanks to the glazing, they allow a large amount of light into the room. With no thresholds, they are suitable for buildings for the disabled, the elderly and children. However, the lack of a threshold does not affect the tightness and thermal insulation.
Currently, there are entrance doors made of materials such as steel, plastic, aluminium and wood available on the market. A much cheaper alternative are PVC or aluminium doors coated with a film that imitates wood. In standard sizes, the prices of such doors start at less than 3 thousand zlotys. Cage doors that do not require weather protection are even cheaper.
Appearance of polymer doors
Thanks to the easy moulding of plastic, it is the ideal material for creating shapes and decorations of any design. It is also easy to obtain the right size, and we can choose a door to fit any opening.
Manufacturers also offer doors with decorative glass inserts, which are often additionally covered with stained glass. They give the building a unique character and draw the attention of visitors.
Folding, break-away or concertina doors are interesting doors that deserve attention. The panels are connected in such a way that they can be easily folded when opened. They are perfect for small spaces, do not take up too much space and do not require much force to open. Due to the material used and the simple technology, these doors are not particularly expensive – they are an economical alternative to wooden doors, but it should be remembered that they are not very soundproof.
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