The front door is considered by many to be the calling card of the house, which is why we carefully review manufacturers’ offers before making a final choice. Which ones are worth considering?
Most people are primarily guided by the aesthetics of the workmanship, the design and whether the door will match the roof, windows or facade. These are, of course, undeniably important aspects, but let’s remember that the front door has one basic role – to protect our home. To protect against cold, noise and, of course, intruders. These parameters should be the key factors when choosing the perfect door. Every manufacturer can easily adapt the colour scheme to the customer’s requirements. Warm and quiet PVC door PVC is the most popular material for windows and exterior doors. This is not only due to the relatively low price, but also the durability, resistance and very good thermal insulation properties of the material. A solid and durable PVC exterior door is, above all, tight and, when properly installed, provides an excellent barrier against cold and noise. Furthermore, PVC doors are weather-resistant, which means they are not damaged by wind, frost or moisture. The fact that PVC doors are easy to clean and do not require periodic maintenance and renovation also contributes to their popularity. When choosing a PVC front door, it is worth choosing reputable manufacturers and solid workmanship and avoiding suspiciously cheap models that do not guarantee adequate protection against possible burglary.
Elegant wooden doors
Wooden doors are another example of why it is not worth choosing the cheapest options. Wood is a solid and durable material, and is also considered extremely noble and elegant. Unfortunately, it is also very susceptible to weather conditions, especially humidity and low temperatures. Rain, snow or frost can quickly damage the protective layer and penetrate deeper into the wood structure. Very cheap models are unlikely to be properly protected by impregnation and will lose their technical and aesthetic parameters very quickly. Good wooden doors are impregnated with professional products to minimise the impact of weather conditions on the behaviour of the wood. However, it is still worth periodically checking the condition of the outer layer to repair any damage in good time. Then such a door will not only be beautiful but will also provide a quiet and warm interior for a long time.
Solid metal door
If you are primarily concerned with high anti-burglary parameters, a metal door is the right choice. In this respect, it is the safest type of door. Unfortunately, metal is not a material that insulates heat well and ensures a high level of silence inside the building. High-quality metal doors are filled with polyurethane foam and covered with wooden panels to improve the heat transfer coefficient. In addition, metal doors are very weather-resistant and easy to clean.
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