Metal doors have long become almost an integral part of any interior, not only office, but also home. The need to protect homes in the 21st century is, unfortunately, not a whim, but a means of survival. The material for manufacturing is most often steel or its alloys. Most popular model - several (two or more) whole-bent steel sheets with a filler between them. A high-quality steel door performs not only a protective and security function, but also has the properties of noise and heat insulation.
By tradition, steel entrance doors are divided into 2 large groups: 1) standard (with a fixed size of the door frame) and 2) custom-made (with an arbitrary size of the frame - according to the requirements of a particular customer). Inside these groups, there are an infinite number of accessories, locks and decorative finishes.
When deciding to buy steel doors for an apartment or a house, pay attention to the following factors:
The thickness of the sheet. The larger it is, the more guarantees you have that the door will withstand mechanical stress.
Number of stiffeners and anti-removable pins. The more of them, the higher the reliability.
The ability to install a non-standard lock.
Availability of a guarantee for products and installation, as well as the availability of a service center from the seller.
Imported or domestic? According to experts, imported steel doors are significantly superior to domestic products in quality and slightly higher in price. The most popular on the market are Israeli Mul-T-Lock and Italian Dierre. To compare steel door prices, we recommend focusing on the amount of $ 500-1500 for the economy class or $ 2000-4000 for the premium class. At the same time, the cost of manufacturing to order is certainly higher than standard configurations.
A high-quality steel metal door will certainly create some difficulties for an attacker, but it is not a panacea for breaking. That is why manufacturers recommend not only installing non-standard locks, but also equip your home with an alarm system. Even when the steel door is opened by autogenous, the security structures will have at least 20-30 minutes to respond to the incident. In case of fire, a metal door will protect your home from fire for a longer time, but a timely alarm will prevent you from getting out of control of an emergency.