PVC entry door - how do you make the right choice?

PVC entry doors in Moldova have become the most popular choice in recent years when it is time to make a good decision for the home.

Previously, it was believed that an exterior door had to be made of metal. Metal is a sign of protection and safety! Time has passed and opinions have changed. A plastic entry door for the home has come to combine not only safety, but also protection against frost and to let in natural light. In Moldova, PVC entry doors are gaining popularity. Modern technologies make it possible to manufacture plastic doors that are warm, beautiful and safe.

The advantages of PVC entry doors

Double-glazed entry doors for the home have many undeniable advantages. We can highlight in particular the following:

• a long lifespan;
• an excellent level of thermal insulation;
• excellent resistance to moisture - they are not afraid of contact with water and do not let dampness through;
• good resistance to mechanical impact;
• high resistance to scratches, chips and other damage;
• modern design and easy maintenance.

How do you choose a quality entry door for your home?

For an exterior door to serve for a long time, when you buy it, pay attention to several aspects. Consider all the points and individual elements, through the example of which you can make a choice of a high-quality plastic entry door.

The door frame

The reliability of the door is determined by the strength of the frame (the box) and the frame of the leaf (the door itself). The frame must have a metal core inside it around the entire perimeter. Moreover, the walls of the frame should be thicker than those of window frames (from 3 mm).

Profile

The door itself must also have a profile with at least five chambers. The frames inside the door can differ in structure and shape. A frame with transverse and longitudinal reinforcements will work best. Since this is a plastic profile made up of air chambers, a 5-chamber profile will be more resistant than a 3-chamber one.

The hardware

PVC doors are equipped with special hinges, whose main requirements are sufficient load capacity (they must exceed the weight of the door leaf by at least 30%), durability, reliable fixing and adjustability. The best products are made of steel, with concealed fittings that are inaccessible when the sash is closed. You should not save money when choosing the hardware. We recommend opting for the products of trusted brands. We work with German hardware of the WinkHaus brand.

The glass

If you look carefully at a door with double glazing, its characteristics should be higher than those of double-glazed windows. First of all, the glass must be armoured or of the triplex type. It is better to choose a door whose glazed area is at most one third of the area of the sash. It is advisable to opt for a door with double glazing in the upper part and a sandwich structure in the lower part and in the middle.

Installation

A very important component of the entry door is high-quality installation. In addition to the precise alignment of the door frame vertically and horizontally, it is very important to observe all the requirements for the fixing elements and their number. Only then will the door be reliable and serve „faithfully” for many years.

The price of a double-glazed entry door

The total cost of the door depends on the size, configuration, the requirements for the design of the structure, the complexity of the installation and other nuances. In any case, when you choose your entry door, look carefully at all the details of the structure. And if something is not clear, always ask how it works.

A consultation with our manager will help you avoid overpaying for unnecessary design improvements. He knows how to identify all the client's needs so that they remain satisfied with the order.

For the door to be of high quality and to serve for many years, we need to take the choice of its configuration seriously, as well as the choice of the company that will produce and install the door. Our company has been operating on the PVC construction market in Moldova for over 20 years. Professional knowledge and extensive experience allow our specialists to ensure high quality and reliability of the work performed. valent.md offers you: modern high-performance solutions, affordable prices for windows and PVC doors, the use of high-quality components from European manufacturers: Veka, Foris, Kurtoglu and AluminCo profiles, WINKHAUS hardware. Call, write, and we will gladly help you!

Of course, the best advice on choosing a door can only be given by friends who already have such a PVC entry door at home. After all, they will be able to tell you about the shortcomings in its operation, so that you do not step on the same rake when choosing.