Entrance (street) Doors To A Private House: Varieties, Components, Installation And Operation Features

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 12:53

Private house entrance doors

Entrance doors are used to protect the house from temperature extremes, noise and unauthorized entry of unauthorized persons. In addition, they are a kind of visiting card of the dwelling, so the owner usually pays special attention to the appearance of the entrance to the building. For the manufacture of modern door leaves, various materials are used with high strength, minimal temperature expansion and durable fittings, it remains to choose the size, type of insulation and the appearance of the door leaf. Consider the types, characteristics, pros and cons of entrance doors, as well as the sequence of installation and methods of repairing door panels for a private house.

Content

• 1 Material for making entrance doors for a private house

• 2 Types of entrance doors

  • 2.1 Insulated street doors
  • 2.2 Double entrance doors
  • 2.3 Sliding entrance doors
  • 2.4 Entrance double doors
  • 2.5 Arched doors for a country house
  • 2.6 Aluminum entrance doors
  • 2.7 Swing doors
  • 2.8 Wooden front doors
  • 2.9 Video: which entrance doors are better to choose
• 3 Dimensions of entrance doors for a private house

• 4 Installing the front door

  • 4.1 Table: types of entrance doors with dimensions of boxes and leaves
  • 4.2 Video: DIY front door installation

• 5 Repair and restoration of the entrance doors of a country house

  • 5.1 Possible faults in door structures
  • 5.2 Tools and materials required for repair
  • 5.3 Do-it-yourself door repair and restoration
• 6 Finishing the front door of a private house

Material for making entrance doors for a private house

Trading networks offer a large selection of materials from which door panels are made. When ordering doors for a private house, you must choose the right material for each specific consumer. Manufacturers give products certain properties that allow doors to be used in conditions of low temperatures, high humidity and street noise. The door leaf and the frame have certain parameters, which are as follows:

• burglar resistance of the door frame, leaves, hinges and locking elements is divided into six EU classes 15, 30, 50, 80, 120 and 180, where the numbers indicate the time required for burglary;
• according to the stability of resistance to shock, static and dynamic loads, doors are classified from M1 to M3;
• the fire resistance of the door group is indicated in the product passport and has the values EI-30, EI-60 and EI-90, where the numbers mean the time of resistance to an open flame;
• according to the thermal insulation properties, the doors are divided into three classes and the highest first class involves the installation of a three-circuit seal and the installation of high-quality insulation;
• door leaves must provide sound insulation from 20 dB (1st class) to 32 dB or more (3rd class);
• requirements for durability and durability of paint and varnish coatings of entrance doors for ferrous and non-ferrous metals of groups 1 and 2.

For the production of doors for a private house, components are used that provide aesthetic appeal and high consumer properties. The complexity of the choice lies in the need to combine all the requirements for door leaves with the preferences of the owner of the home. For example, a wooden house from a bar involves the installation of doors from a pine array, but this design does not provide burglary resistance. The metal structure at the entrance to the building does not provide adequate thermal insulation, but at the same time it is strong and durable. Therefore, combined solutions are used when selecting the components of the canvases, which make it possible to minimize the disadvantages of certain types of products. According to the main types of materials used in the manufacture of canvases, entrance doors are classified as follows:

1. Wooden doors are made of solid wood or type-setting strips and, if necessary, reinforced with a metal sheet. The canvas is covered with weather-resistant paint and fire-retardant impregnation, has good heat-insulating properties and a noble appearance.

   

   Wooden doors give the entrance a cozy look, protect from noise and temperature changes, but are not resistant to burglary and moisture

2. Plastic doors, reinforced with a metal frame, are supplied with reliable fittings and locks of various types. Such products have sound insulating properties, good thermal protection and are not afraid of moisture. Crossbars are built into the door leaf, increasing the resistance to burglary, and the steel or aluminum reinforced frame provides resistance to static and dynamic loads. The plastic coating does not need special care and painting, doors of this type serve for a long time, keeping their original appearance.

   

   Plastic doors are not afraid of atmospheric influences, ultraviolet radiation and have reliable protection against vandals

3. Metal doors are most popular in private housing construction, they have a strong frame and are made of steel sheets with a thickness of 2 to 5 mm, painted with polymer paint, which gives the product high consumer properties. In the manufacture of products, locks with a high degree of secrecy, reliable, durable hinges and additional crossbars are used. Insulation is carried out with polyurethane foam, and the internal decorative finish prevents the formation of condensation.

   

   Steel doors are the most durable, but have weak thermal protection

It is important that the door is made of metal sheets with a thickness of at least 2 mm with a closed frame and combined stiffening ribs, and also equipped with three ball or bearing hinges

Types of entrance doors

When choosing products, you need to take into account the characteristics, pros and cons of each type of door and minimize the disadvantages. Let's consider some of the most popular types.

Insulated street doors

To improve the heat-insulating properties of a street door, heaters are used, located between the stiffening ribs, the outer and inner sheets of the door leaf. For this, mineral wool, polystyrene foam and polyurethane foam materials are used. The interior is made of MDF or plastic panels to prevent condensation. To increase thermal insulation in modern structures, triple rubber seal contours and a thermal break are used, which makes it possible to maximally isolate the outer, cold part of the door from the inner one.

The use of a thermal break in the design of the entrance door significantly improves the thermal insulation properties of the product

Insulated entrance doors of a private house have the following advantages:

• high resistance to cracking;
• resistance to shock, dynamic and static loads;
• reducing the risk of frost and condensation formation, as well as freezing of the door block due to thermal rupture of the leaf and frame.

The disadvantages include the high price of the product.

Double entrance doors

With large temperature differences, one front door is often not enough and cold bridges lead to the formation of condensation and frost on the inner surface of the door leaf. An unheated vestibule from 0.3 to 1.5 m in length and a second entrance door mounted on an independent box will allow you to get rid of the effect of freezing. In this case, the first structure can be insulated metal, and the second is made of wood or plastic. This arrangement eliminates a sharp temperature drop and improves noise insulation in a residential area.

Double entrance doors with an unheated vestibule eliminate freezing and street noise

When ordering a double door, pay attention to the following circumstances:

• the outer door must be insulated, with two sealing circuits and burglar-proof;
• the length of the unheated vestibule must exceed 30 cm to create a temperature buffer space;
• the inner door must have at least one rubber seal loop to prevent warm air from entering the vestibule.

The advantage of double entrance doors is thermal insulation and sound absorption, while the disadvantages are the loss of useful space and significant cost.

There is an opinion, confirmed by practice, that the installation of an insulated metal door does not eliminate the formation of condensation, frost and even an ice crust at a significant temperature difference. In winter conditions, the difference between outdoor and indoor temperatures can reach 60 ° or more. No amount of insulation will provide thermal protection because metal is an ideal conductor. This situation leads to an overspending of funds spent on heating the home. Arrangement of an insulated, unheated vestibule with a distance between the doors of up to 1.5 m will help to reduce the difference between outdoor and home temperatures. Losses of usable area are compensated by the absence of freezing and heat loss. The author of the article faced such a problem and had to endure the winter, but before the next season he equipped a 2-meter-long insulated vestibule. In it there was a place to store shovels and brooms to clear paths after winter blizzards.

Sliding entrance doors

Sliding entrance doors for a private house are glazed or solid closed doors that move apart in different directions or fold in the form of an accordion. For glazing, tempered glass or durable glass composite is used. Insulated plastic or aluminum profile with rubber seals reliably conserves heat and protects against noise. The trendy modern design saves space and gives the entrance to the house a unique look. The cassette sliding and locking mechanism ensures reliable fixation of the doors when closed.

The design of the sliding door ensures a secure fit of the door to the opening, and the locking mechanism reliably fixes the leaf in the frame

Distinctive features of sliding doors are modern appearance, reliable closing mechanism and heat and sound insulation properties. A wide variety of materials and different glazing areas are used in the manufacture. The undoubted advantage is ease of maintenance and durability, and the disadvantages include the high cost and increased requirements for the cleanliness of the guides in winter.

According to the author of this article, in the snowy climate of the middle lane, doors of this type must be mounted with a threshold at least 10 cm high and on a closed box to ensure the rigidity of the structure. It is also advisable to install an automatic thermal curtain inside above the doorway, since when the sliding door is opened, significant masses of cold air penetrate into the opening, which adversely affects the thermal regime of the dwelling.

Entrance double doors

For convenience, when moving furniture or bulky goods into a living space, double doors are often used, which consist of two canvases of equal or unequal size, united by one box. One of the leaves has strong latches and opens if necessary, while the other acts as a regular door. The design allows the use of double seals between the leaves, which provides the necessary sound insulation and thermal protection.

Double-leaf doors provide easy access to the building and make it possible to bring in large-sized furniture or household appliances

This arrangement is used for non-standard openings and allows you to almost double the useful area of the doors.

Arched doors for a country house

Arched entrance groups are used to maintain a single architectural ensemble of the entire building or to emphasize its historical roots. In the manufacture of this type of door, various materials can be used, and the difference from other products lies in the shape of the box and the door leaf.

The arched door emphasizes the overall architectural design of the designer

Arched entrance doors can be either single or double-leaf, often a rectangular door is built into the arched opening, and a fixed semicircular transom is placed above it.

Aluminum entrance doors

Entrance doors from an aluminum profile are made in a heat-insulated version of sandwich panels and, if necessary, double glazing is installed on them, which eliminates the formation of cold bridges. The presence of three or more insulated chambers, as well as double sealing, provide thermal break and resistance to low temperatures, plus reliable noise insulation. The thickness of the door is 50 mm and the frame is 70 mm, which makes it possible to install crossbars around the entire perimeter, and double-glazed windows made of shock-resistant materials and reliable locks make aluminum structures burglar-proof.

Lightweight and durable aluminum doors last a long time and do not require special maintenance

The popularity of this type of entrance door is growing from year to year, even in a harsh climate, they have proven themselves only on the positive side. Aluminum door blocks are fire-resistant, durable, not afraid of moisture and ultraviolet radiation, in addition, they do not require maintenance and are guaranteed to serve for at least 25 years. The author recommends paying attention to this relatively new line of practical and lightweight doors for a private house.

Swing doors

Swing doors are two identical leaves that open in one direction and are mounted in one closed box. Each of the canvases opens independently and is equipped with locking mechanisms and clamps.

Swing-type doors have two leaves, each of which performs the same function

The advantage of this design is its elegant appearance and large opening. Swing doors are sometimes used with pendulum hinges, which allow the doors to open in both directions. Convenient and modern swing products also have a drawback, which includes low burglary resistance.

Wooden entrance doors

The most traditional for suburban buildings are wooden entrance doors. Products of this type are environmentally friendly, organically combine with wooden walls and protect well from noise and freezing. Wooden canvases are made using insulating inserts, and are also impregnated with fire-fighting and antiseptic compounds.

For a house made of a log or a bar, the wooden type of doors is most suitable, which give the entrance to the dwelling a cozy and warm look

The main disadvantages of wood doors are:

• low moisture resistance and a tendency to swell in wet weather;
• tendency to warping and low resistance to dynamic and static loads;
• low resistance to burglary.

For these reasons, wood is used in the form of decorative overlays on door leaves from more durable materials.

It is important to remember that even with a fire retardant coating, wooden doors resist open fire for no more than 15 minutes, and therefore are not a serious obstacle to fire

Video: which entrance doors are better to choose

Dimensions of entrance doors for a private house

The dimensions of doors for a private building are laid down at the level of building design, because the designer correlates the dimensions of the entrance group with the overall dimensions of the entire structure. For each building, the size of the doorway may be different, therefore, it is necessary to order individual products for free access to the building or use standard sizes, and cover the rest with transoms and side inserts.

Typical dimensions for entrance doors are 2000 mm high and 900 mm wide. These dimensions provide minimal comfort and are the most popular. At the same time, GOST 31173-2003 for metal doors determines the size of the entrance sheets in a height of no more than 2200 mm and a width of 1200 mm. These dimensions are for the single leaf type, excluding box dimensions and mounting clearances.

Modern manufacturers of entrance doors, taking into account the wishes of customers, produce door frames of several standard sizes:

1. The height of a standard box is 2070 or 2370 mm, therefore, taking into account the installation gap, the opening height should be 2090 mm or 2390 mm, respectively. If the opening is much higher, then fixed transoms or insulated inserts are used.
2. The width of the entrance doors depends on the size of the opening and the number of leaves, but the most common values are 870, 970, 1270 and 1470 mm, the width of 1870 mm is typical for a double-leaf door frame. A number of manufacturers make products to individual sizes, but this takes longer. It is important to remember that the installation gap should be at least 2 cm from the door frame to the opening, and the height of the threshold, taking into account snowy winters, should not be less than 10 cm from the porch floor.
3. The degree of thermal insulation and sound absorption, as well as the strength characteristics of the door leaf, depend on the thickness of the door. Taking into account the dimensions of the metal sheet, frame and interior trim, the minimum thickness of the metal door will be 55 mm. Other types of door leaves have similar indicators. It should be noted that the thickness of the entrance doors can significantly exceed the minimum values and reach 100 mm or more, this parameter depends on the wishes of the customer and the requirements for strength, sound insulation and heat-insulating properties of the product.

Installing the front door

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The paragraph deals with measurements and the order of their implementation, so repetitions are inevitable.

"> Self-installation of the front door of a private dwelling implies a certain sequence of actions and requires experience in construction work. Before ordering the doors, it is necessary to align the doorway and measure the height and width in at least two places. You should obtain the wall thickness values at four points to determine the parameters of the door frame. In this case, it is necessary to use a tape measure, a building level and a square for the measurement results to be as accurate as possible.

Before ordering an entrance door, it is necessary to measure the opening, taking into account the installation gap

Then, according to the table, we determine the standard size of the door, taking into account the size of the frame and the mounting gap of 20 mm. For example, a doorway has dimensions of 1315x2110 mm, then the door frame should have dimensions of 1270x2070 mm, according to the table it is type 21.13.

Table: types of entrance doors with dimensions of boxes and leaves

Door type	Box width	Box height	Web width	Blade height
21.7	670	2070	600	2000
21.8	770	2070	700	2000
21.9	870	2070	800	2000
21.10	970	2070	900	2000
21.12	1170	2070	1100	2000
21.13	1270	2070	1200	2000
21.15	1470	2370	1400	2300
21.19	1870	2370	1800	2300

After choosing the door according to the table values, you should make sure of the quality of the product according to the exhibition samples and place an order. For most well-known manufacturers, installation is included in the price and is performed by a team of craftsmen, but if this is not provided, then the door can be installed independently. To do this, it is necessary to prepare fixing anchor bolts with a diameter of 10 mm according to the number of fixing holes, polyurethane foam, a hammer drill and a building level. Installation of the entrance doors of a private house is carried out in the following order:

1. Using wooden or plastic wedges, the door frame is leveled and the fastening holes are marked on the opening through the lugs.

2. The puncher drills holes for the anchor bolts, which fix the door frame.

   

   The position of the door frame is regularly checked by the building level

3. The anchor bolts are tightened with wrenches and the position of the box is again level controlled.

   

   If additional adjustment is required, the anchor bolts are loosened and the box is installed in the desired position using wedges

4. The door is hung on the hinges and its centering and free movement, as well as the operation of the locking mechanisms, are checked.

5. The gaps between the opening and the door frame are carefully sealed with cement mortar and polyurethane foam.

   

   Sealing the gaps with polyurethane foam allows you to get rid of cold bridges

6. At the final stage, platbands and other additional elements are mounted.

Based on personal experience in installing doors, it is advisable to attract two assistants who will help with unloading and, most importantly, in adjusting and centering the box on two levels in different planes. This will allow you to achieve a position of the front door close to the ideal, in which it will not spontaneously close or open. Reasonable distribution of responsibilities reduces the installation time of this element of the entrance group to three turnkey hours.

Video: DIY front door installation

Repair and restoration of the entrance doors of a country house

During operation, the entrance doors are subject to wear and tear and natural aging, so it becomes necessary to repair and restore individual parts of the entrance block. When diagnosing, you can understand the cause of the wear of the door elements and determine the malfunction, which is eliminated on the spot or only in the factory.

Possible malfunctions of door structures

Major breakdowns during operation have the following reasons:

• shock loads on the outer part of the door or elements of interior decoration;
• skewed door frame due to shrinkage of the supporting structures of the house;
• failure of hinges or locking mechanisms;
• damage to the heat-insulating layer and sound-insulating gaskets;
• corrosion due to violation of the integrity of the paintwork.

Tools and materials required for repair

The following tools or materials may be required for repair work:

• electric drill and cordless screwdriver;
• a set of bits and screwdrivers;
• building hair dryer and grinder;
• glue, brushes and spray gun;
• chisels, spatulas and scrapers;
• metal brush and sandpaper;
• grease.

Do-it-yourself door repair and restoration

After determining the cause of the malfunction, the following operations must be performed to eliminate the defects:

1. Elimination of shock loads on door elements is carried out by eliminating dents or damage, sometimes it is necessary to replace decorative linings.

2. When the walls of the building shrink, it is necessary to remove the canvas from the hinges and, by means of adjustment, eliminate the skew and restore the geometry of the door frame, in this case the deformation of the bearing walls will not have a significant effect on the door block.

   

   Adjustment of fasteners helps to eliminate skew

3. Hinge malfunction is eliminated by adding a lubricant to the door hinges.

   

   During operation, it is necessary to regularly lubricate the door hinges

4. The locking mechanism is repaired by replacing the lock cylinder, or the malfunction is eliminated by replacing the entire locking device.

   

   Repair of locks can be done on your own by replacing the locking mechanism

5. The loss of the thermal insulation properties of the door is eliminated by completely or partially replacing the mineral wool. Expanded polystyrene, as a rule, serves for many years and does not need repair.

   

   Repair of thermal insulation is carried out by replacing insulation material

6. Corrosion can be removed by stripping off the old paint, cleaning and degreasing the damaged surface and applying a new paint in a suitable color.

The author of the article recommends determining which damages and malfunctions are an insured event and must be repaired at the expense of the supplier, and which the owner must fix himself. Failure of locking mechanisms or poor-quality door painting are often the result of the manufacturer's negligence.

Finishing the front door of a private house

The decoration of the front door can be external and internal, and over the years of service, it may be necessary to replace decorative panels. The need to update the interior decoration may be associated with damage or repair of the hallway, which will require changing the finishing material on the panel of a different color scheme.

Finishing materials for the front door are diverse and will satisfy the most demanding client

There are the following finishing options:

• replacement of paintwork with a different color scheme during repair;
• decorative inserts or forged metal overlays;
• finishing with solid wood or veneered panels of noble wood;
• finishing with MDF panels or laminate.

To restore the finishing material, it will be necessary to remove the door panel from the hinges, dismantle the old coating, clean and degrease the canvas and fix a new coating on the door or paint.

We talked about the most popular types of entrance doors for a private house and analyzed their characteristics, positive and negative sides. The dimensions of standard boxes produced by manufacturers allow them to be installed in various openings with their own hands without significant alterations. Repair, restoration and decoration of door leaves can also be done independently using a minimum set of tools and equipment. The video material will help you choose the right front door for your home and install it.