Reliable entrance doors. Choosing the best entrance doors. There's plenty to choose from

Entrance systems are produced by many companies - both well-known ones that have been operating on the market for a long time and have managed to gain a positive reputation, as well as young ones that create competition for the leaders. There are also manufacturers whose product quality leaves much to be desired. Metal door manufacturing companies represented in the Dvermet MSK online store are equipped modern equipment and are staffed by qualified specialists, as a result, they produce high-quality designs and enjoy credibility among buyers.

Manufacturing companies

The city of Yoshkar-Ola is considered the unofficial leader in Russia in the production of steel entrance systems. It is not surprising that companies manufacturing metal doors in the capital of the Republic of Mari-El are presented on the Dvermet MSK website in large quantities. The offered blocks have many similar characteristics and advantages - at the same time they have their own characteristics and are distinguished by individual features.

The Senator company creates excellent systems in Yoshkar-Ola - with the quality of its blocks it tries to remove the relevance of the question of which company’s metal entrance doors are better. The structures are equipped with class 4 locks, 3 sealing contours, and anti-sliding plates along with stiffening ribs. Worthy competitor- Argus company. It completes its products with seamless Knauf profiles and insulation - the strength of the frame is ensured by semi-automatic welding.

Manufacturing companies

In addition to companies from Yoshkar-Ola, there are other manufacturers of metal doors on the market. Voronezh "Zetta" offers systems from the Euro, Standard, Comfort lines - consistently high quality is guaranteed by high burglary-resistant characteristics and finishing materials in a rich color scheme. Kaliningrad "Forpost" is one of the leaders in sales - over 100,000 copies sold says a lot. Kazan “Mastino” and “Bulldors”, which are manufactured at the same plant, are distinguished by automated production, thanks to which high-quality blocks are produced at reasonable prices.

Which company is better to choose?

All of the above companies produce competitive products, so the question of which company to choose a metal entrance door remains open. The preliminary selection should be based on the installation location and operating conditions of the system, as well as the availability of funds. An equally important task is installation. Among the companies installing metal doors in Moscow and the region, there is the best option: the Dvermet MSK online store, which also provides this service.

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Products in this category perform important aesthetic, insulating and protective functions. To do right choice, rating entrance doors to the apartment and the reviews of the current owners should be studied carefully. The information below will help you make the right comparative analysis on one's own.

It is difficult to create a reliable barrier against an orc invasion. However durable steel door with reliable locks is quite capable of preventing illegal actions of modern intruders

How to choose the right entrance door to an apartment: determining individual requirements

To narrow down your search, you need to make a list of important criteria. If the apartment is located in typical house, then favorable temperature conditions are implied, . However, in some architectural projects The exit is made directly to the street. This means that additional protection from atmospheric influences, vandalism, and noise will be needed. The first correct conclusion can be made about the need for a thorough preliminary check of the actual conditions of future operation.

For the sake of objectivity, we note the disadvantages:

• weighting of the structure;
• difficulty in installing standard fittings (eyes, handles);
• additional difficulties during repairs;
• increased cost and additional responsibilities to maintain the perfect appearance of the surface.

Rating of the main manufacturers of entrance doors to apartments 2017-2018, reviews

Outpost

Products of this manufacturer are distinguished by affordable prices. The Russian enterprise organized the production of its products in China, which made it possible to optimize costs. Careful control allows us to ensure good quality, consistency of technical parameters and appearance in each batch.

xumuk032, Bryansk: Advantages: Durable coating, good insulation, looks decent. The outer side is made of steel 1.5 mm thick with weather-resistant coating. Those. This door is suitable for installation directly outside. There are 4 hidden hinges that are theoretically adjustable. The opening angle is about 100 degrees.<7p>Disadvantages: The keys to different locks are almost the same in shape and color. More details on Otzovik: http://otzovik.com/review_2983317.html.

Torex

This manufacturer has been producing specialized products for more than a quarter of a century. Solid practical experience allows you to create entrance doors to an apartment with good consumer characteristics without extra costs. The range includes models that are designed to solve fire safety and other special tasks.

Arbuzik, Kazan: Advantages: Factory control. The door is equipped with 2 locks: the main Border - 4th security class and additional - 2nd class. The door frame is powerful, filled with mineral wool by default (some other manufacturers add it optionally). Disadvantages: Stainless MDF panel, different quantities keys to the locks. More details on Otzovik: http://otzovik.com/review_1302491.html

Elbor

This company has been operating since 1976. Nowadays, after comprehensive modernization, production capacities fully correspond to the modern level.

pavel753, Krasnoyarsk: Advantages: Elbor has its own unique design. The fact is that they have an additional sheet under the internal decorative panel. The decorative panel itself is enclosed in a collapsible “frame”, which allows you to easily change panels. Disadvantages: The Premium model does not have it. Lux has problems with locks, Optimum and Economy have low sound insulation. More details on Otzovik: http://otzovik.com/review_2552102.html

Guardian

Products of this brand are highly expensive. However, the consumer characteristics in this case also belong to the premium class. The company has been operating since 1994. Entrance doors to the apartment meet the strict requirements of international/domestic industry standards.

Gretta, Moscow: Advantages: Reliable, safe, high quality, beautiful. Options interior decoration Guardian has many doors. And here, too, everything is limited more by your financial capabilities than by the imagination of the manufacturer. Disadvantages: Expensive. More details on Otzovik: http://otzovik.com/review_401213.html

Became

This group of companies offers metal doors from manufacturer to individual order. For equipment, the manufacturer cooperates with Cisa, Mottura, Kaba and other specialized enterprises. A special feature is concreting, which strengthens the fastening of the box and prevents leakage.

Volcko, Moscow: Advantages: Quality of all work. We installed a metal entrance door about seven years ago, and I can only evaluate that period of the company's work. But then everything was very, very good. What impressed me most was the work of the door installers themselves. Just European service. Disadvantages: Prices. More details on Otzovik: http://otzovik.com/review_2264253.html

Analysis of the rating of entrance doors to apartments 2017-2018: advantages and disadvantages of manufacturers

How to install a metal entrance door to an apartment: price, important features of professional services

Some manufacturers define performing installation operations independently as a violation of standard rules. This automatically deprives the buyer of official guarantees, so it is necessary to clarify the relevant point at the stage of product selection.

Using the following table, you can determine the approximate costs of hiring a professional team:

Some sellers offer entrance doors to apartments at a price including installation. The conditions should be clarified. Preferential offers apply to a certain distance from the service (trade) enterprise. Sometimes the calculation does not include measurements, removal of old products and garbage, and other additional costs.

Repairing entrance doors in an apartment: troubleshooting technologies with useful tips

Qualified restoration of the functionality and appearance of apartment entrance doors (wooden and metal) is required in the following cases:

• after damage by burglary attempts;
• in case of breakdowns of locks and deadbolt drives;
• if it is necessary to correct the distortion door leaf;
• for replacing hanging panels, improving insulation characteristics.

Review of price offers for entrance doors on the market, additional recommendations

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Photo	Brand/Model	Width x Height in cm.	price, rub.	Features, Notes
	Outpost/530	88/96 x205	8700-11200	Polymer coating, mineral wool insulation, two sealing circuits.
front door Forpost 530
	Outpost / 128 C	88/96 x 205	18200-22500	2 mm thick steel, built-in peephole with 180° viewing angle, four sealing contours, four hidden hinges on bearings.
front door Forpost 128 C
	Torex/ SUPER DELTA SD Steel	86-100 x 197-215	16500-25800	The thickness of the steel sheets is 1.5 mm. The hinges provide 180° opening. Gate valve as standard. Filling with foamed polyurethane.
entrance door Torex SUPER DELTA SD Steel
	Guardian/DS-3	88-98 x 205-210	28200-31400	Locks of our own production, improved sound insulation, three-way locking using bolts.
entrance door Guardian DS-3
	Condor/ 2 Walnut	86 x 205	10100-12500	The thickness of the steel sheet is 1.2 mm. Two sealing circuits. Basalt insulation.

Choosing an entrance door to an apartment turns into a real headache for the buyer - the market is oversaturated with products that take into account any needs: price, design, reliability, sound and heat insulation. How, under these conditions, can one balance the consumer properties of a door so that it is beautiful, affordable for the family budget and, at the same time, reliably protects the home from “uninvited guests” and is easy to use? Only specialists know this.

Let's fill the gap in the knowledge of the average consumer and consider which entrance door is best installed in an apartment.

Main structural elements of the entrance door

The question of what material the entrance door to the apartment should be made of: wood or metal is not discussed. A priori this is a metal door. It consists of many structural elements, which many consumers are not aware of. And they play an important role in protecting your home from thieves and robbers.

In order to warn owners against possible mistakes when installing doors to an apartment, we will consider in detail, in the most accessible language, each element door design, terms that denote them and their role in the design of the door.

1. External cladding. The door should not only perform protective functions, but also have an aesthetic appearance. For this purpose, several methods of external finishing are used:

• painting with powder paint, as a result of which several problems are solved at once: an anti-corrosion coating is applied, the doors are given a pleasant appearance, the door leaf is protected from mechanical damage;
• the door is upholstered with leather or its substitutes;
• covered with laminated film;
• sheathed with MDF sheets, precious wood veneer, etc.

For reference: the door leaf is a movable part of the door block that overlaps the doorway with its dimensions. It consists of internal and external metal sheets, an internal frame, stiffeners and filler (insulation).

2. Loops- Allows you to open and close the door.

3. Peephole (door)– provides the opportunity to inspect the space directly outside the door.

4. Handle (door)– allows you to control the lock and the door when it is opened.

5. Armored plate for lever lock– protects the lock cylinder from breaking, drilling, knocking out.

6. Outer metal sheet– closes access to the apartment through the door leaf, protects the locking mechanisms from breaking.

7. Inner frame. One of essential elements door design. The geometry of the inside of the door block and the protection of locks from breaking when trying to press the bolts from the door frame depend on its strength.

For reference: to give the door leaf rigidity, a metal profile is welded inside the door frame. In the language of experts - stiffeners.

8. Filler– protects the room from the penetration of cold and various noises from outside. In everyday practice, experts say that this is insulation.

9. Anti-removal pins. Installed only with external hinges. Hold the door leaf in the frame while trying to cut the hinges and remove the door.

10. Door lock)– a mechanical device for locking the door in the closed position.

11. Rigel(from German Riegel, which means bolt, bolt) - an element of the lock mechanism in the form of a metal rod that directly locks the door.

12. Vertical transom for locks of “crab” design.

13. Deviator. Additional horizontal bolts located outside the lock area - if a criminal manages to press the lock bolts, the door will not open. It will be held by a deviator, the location of which is hidden from the burglar.

14. Inner metal sheet. Strengthens the protective functions of the door. In a number of door models, there is no door - an MDF panel is installed.

15. Internal lining. Made from MDF, valuable wood veneer, etc.

16. Door frame– the fixed part of the door block. It is a frame structure supporting a door on hinges. Attached to the wall with anchor bolts.

17. Metal platband, is part of the box.

18. – installed on a box indoors.

19. Mounting pins- attach the box to the wall.

20. Sealant– installed in the contour of the vestibule.

For reference: a door ledge is a small protrusion on the door leaf for a tighter connection with door frame(see photo).

21. Eccentric– regulates the force of pressing the leaf against the door frame.

22. Night watchman– blocks the door from the inside without being able to open it from the outside. Only hacking.

23. – allows you to close and open the lock from the inside without a key.

24. – covers part of the wall indoors, performing the function of a slope.

25. End latch. Opens the second leaf of a double door.

What to look for when choosing

Of the above elements, the greatest attention should be paid to the door leaf and frame, locks, hinges, seal, filler and peephole - they are the ones who ensure safety and comfort in the home.

Let's consider the features of each of the above elements so that the consumer, when choosing the entrance door to the apartment, consciously comes to a compromise on the parameters of the product when purchasing it or takes into account all the nuances in the contract when ordering.

Door leaf

The front door has many functions, but the choice is always made according to two criteria - security and reliability. Only then are other consumer properties considered. Therefore, first of all, the buyer (customer) is interested in:

• thickness of the cladding (metal sheet) outside and inside;
• presence of stiffeners;
• dimensions of the door leaf (more precisely, its thickness).

At first glance everything is clear. The thicker the sheathing sheets and the canvas itself, the better. But do not rush to buy such doors - the heavy weight of the door will very quickly require replacing the hinges.

How to choose the right door based on the thickness of the elements? More on this below.

Thickness of the door leaf. Let us immediately note that the thickness of the door leaf has practically no effect on the security of the apartment. The level of protection from noise and cold depends on the indicator. Therefore, in apartments with heated entrances, 7 cm is enough - the filler successfully solves its problems.

For reference: in private houses, doors with a thickness of 9-10 cm are usually installed - a thicker layer of insulation is needed, and in garages, workshops and other utility rooms, 5 cm is enough.

Steel thickness. Door manufacturers weld iron sheets with a thickness of 0.5 to 5 mm onto their products. In principle, a door leaf with cladding of any thickness can be installed in an apartment. But what is the end result?

A metal sheet up to 1.5 mm thick can be easily opened with a simple can opener. From 1.5 to 2 mm can also be cut, but with metal scissors. Sheathing with a thickness of more than 3 mm dramatically makes the door heavier, as a result of which the hinges quickly wear out.

Therefore, in practice, one sheet of 2-3 mm thick is placed on the door leaf on each side. One can argue with such a decision. Here are a few points:

• At the entrance, no one will cut out the door leaf with a grinder. Is not a private house, where sometimes no one is home at night, and vigilant neighbors are far away or behind high fence. Therefore, a thickness of 2.0-2.5 mm is sufficient.
• If the first barrier is impassable, why install a second sheet of metal, increasing the load on the hinges and increasing the cost of the door itself.
• The second metal sheet conducts noise and heat well. Installing a removable panel made of a different material instead increases the level of heat and sound insulation.

Conclusion: the front door will successfully protect the apartment from burglary with one 2.5 mm thick metal sheet welded on the outside.

Stiffening rib. Any metal is deformed under the influence of mechanical force. This is what burglars take advantage of, squeezing the door leaf away from the frame in the area of ​​the locks. The use of thicker sheets of sheathing or door frame practically does not solve the problem - burglars use a longer lever.

What saves you in such a situation are stiffening ribs - pieces of ordinary angle or rolled steel with a complex profile welded inside the door leaf. Minimum permissible quantity: two plates vertically and one horizontally. Increasing the number of horizontal ribs reduces the probability of pressing the door to zero. But you shouldn’t get carried away either - increasing the weight of the canvas has a negative effect on the hinges.

Frame. The degree of resistance of doors to burglary also depends on the frame of the door - solid profile pipe, with one weld in the corner near the hinges. Making a frame from 4 pieces sharply reduces its strength - the welding breaks when heavy loads to bend. The quality of the frame can be seen by visual inspection of the door leaf - welding is difficult to hide under a layer of paint.

Door frame

A quality door frame should have:

• metal thickness 3-5 mm;
• closed loop - the U-shaped profile does not provide reliability;
• profile pipe as a load-bearing element - a box made of two bent sheets is less resistant to deformation: bending and twisting;
• one weld seam;
• minimum 6 mounting points: 4 on the hinge side and 2 on the lock side;
• one, or better yet 2 porches;
• thermal break - insulation inside the profile.

Locks

The door should protect the apartment not only from brute force (a crowbar or a sledgehammer), but also from intellectuals, called in the criminal community “safeguards”, who are capable of opening any lock. All attempts by manufacturers of locking devices to complicate their design sooner or later become accessible to burglars. Therefore, rely only on locks, no matter what complex design they wouldn't be, it's not worth it.

But it is possible and necessary to complicate the thief’s task. To do this, professionals recommend installing two locks on the door leaf different designs or one, but electronic, which is much more expensive. This will require the thief to have higher qualifications and more time to open the doors. The time factor in most cases becomes decisive - fearing to get caught by someone, an attacker often abandons his idea halfway: after devoting a lot of time to selecting master keys for one lock, he leaves.

For metal doors you need to use lever and cylinder locks.

U level locks the secret part is made in the form of a set of plates (levers), which either block the bolt or move it when the key is turned to the “open”/“closed” position. It has its advantages and disadvantages:

• a massive key allows you to use a “crab” design to lock doors with vertical bolts and deviators - it turns the mechanism without deformation;
• a durable shell protects the locking device from impacts (knocking out);
• there are no protruding parts (mortise locks), resulting in access to the internal mechanism only through the keyhole;
• the through hole serves not only as a bridge for the penetration of noise and cold, but also of various kinds of master keys;
• If you lose your keys, you have to change the lock;
• they can be easily opened with master keys, although in the latest models this process is complicated - levers with false grooves, electronic key recognition systems, force burglary blockers, etc. are installed.

U cylinder lock(it is also called “English”) the working part is made in the form of a cylinder, which is fixed in a certain position by a secret mechanism. The inserted original key removes the blockade, after which the locking mechanism can be moved: to close or open the door.

This castle also has its strengths and weaknesses:

• simple design allows you to make many improvements aimed at increasing resistance to hacking. Therefore, there is a choice of cores on sale from simple to very complex, with several technical solutions;
• standard cylinder size, allowing you to simply replace it if you lose your keys;
• low resistance to mechanical force - knocking out or drilling the core, after which access to the crossbars appears, is not very difficult. The problem is solved by armored linings, plates or balls made of special steel that do not allow drilling, manganese pins, etc.

Electronic locks have not yet found their way into Russia, unlike Western countries. Opening them is much more difficult - you need special electronic equipment that reads the signal from the magnetic key card.

Loops

An analysis of crimes related to unauthorized entry into a home through a door showed that most often this is done through locks. In second place is the door leaf, and in third place are the hinges. Having cut them off, the attacker simply removes the door from the frame. This statistics is also available to door manufacturers. They took into account the negative experience and took action.

Today in metal entrance doors you can find:

• familiar to everyone external loops. They are easily cut off, but the designers took this point into account and began installing special anti-removal pins. They fit into the frame and hold the door firmly in the closed position even with the hinges removed;
• internal, installed inside the box and canvas. It is impossible to cut them for two reasons: they are not visible; you need a grinder, but if you use it, it’s easier to cut the outer sheet of the canvas in the area of ​​the locks.

Hidden hinges have several disadvantages that need to be considered:

• the cost of fittings and its installation is much higher;
• special grooves in which hinges are hidden reduce the doorway;
• opening angle is limited – max 160 o;
• there is a risk of deforming the door leaf when opening it sharply.

Another point that needs to be paid attention to is the presence of a support bearing on the outer hinges. With it, doors open easily and without extraneous noise.

Peephole

A peephole in the door is mandatory. Thanks to him, the owners can always make a choice: to let guests into the premises or not. In addition, it is possible to control the situation on the landing - if strange noises arise, look and, if necessary, call the police.

To make it easier to navigate security issues, let’s summarize. All doors, depending on the combination of the listed door design elements, are divided into 7 safety classes. For apartment best option– 3rd grade, country house – 4.

We figured out how to choose the entrance door to an apartment in order to protect it as much as possible from burglary. Now let's find out how to ensure comfort.

Sealant and filler

An apartment is comfortable when it is quiet and warm. The door, along with the windows, is the most vulnerable place in this regard. Noise and cold come through it. To combat them, various insulation and sound insulation techniques are used:

• fill the space between the door skin with various insulation and sound absorbers;
• A one-, two- and three-circuit vestibule is made, which is covered with a sealant.

Appearance

Professional builders, when setting priorities, in the process of choosing entrance doors, their design is pushed into the background. For buyers, if it is not the main one, it is certainly not the last one on the list.

The door leaf, on the one hand, must be practical and resistant to mechanical damage, on the other hand, it must have a presentable appearance from the outside and fit into the interior of the apartment inside.

On the outside, these requirements are best met by powder paints, which under the influence of high temperatures form a beautiful and, at the same time, very durable polymer film.

The inside of the door leaf can be finished:

• MDF panels;
• leather or its substitutes;
• tree;
• PVC panels;
• laminated film.

Of the listed materials, the most expensive finishing method is MDF panels. The simplest and cheapest is laminated film. If you don’t have the funds, you can simply paint the door with acrylic enamel and varnish the top.

Rating of entrance door manufacturers

No one will deny that the door in an apartment must be of high quality. But each consumer has a different concept of quality and depends mainly on financial capabilities. In this regard, we present a rating of manufacturers in different price segments, which will help you make the right choice.

"Elbor". A domestic company with over 25 years of experience. It produces doors from economy class to luxury series. According to customer reviews, the company's products:

• high quality;
• interesting the lineup;
• the level of protection against hacking in each segment is the highest;
• very good heat and sound insulation.

The impression is slightly spoiled by the high cost of the products (prices are in the lead in each product class) and the level of service (service lags behind production).

"Outpost". One of the few Russian manufacturers of construction products that have begun to be counterfeited. There is an explanation for this. The doors have an affordable price, a wide range of products, beautiful design external and internal sides, high reliability. Disadvantages include low sound insulation and difficulty in replacing hinges and locks.

The company can inexpensively select doors for various utility rooms, apartments, country houses. To avoid running into a Chinese counterfeit, you need to look at some door elements. So, the original has an armored lining for the cylinder bell and a magnetic seal. The fake doesn't have this. And vice versa - the Chinese door is equipped with an electric lock, while the Russian door does not have one.

"Torex". If a consumer hesitates and does not know which entrance door to choose for an apartment, experts have a simple recommendation: take a closer look at the Torex doors. It has the widest range in terms of cost, level of burglary protection and design. And noise protection is the best on the Russian market, superior to competitors by 15-20%. There is only one drawback - it is difficult to replace accessories.

"The Guardian". In fact, Guardian is the name of the holding company. The doors are produced by the Portal plant. They have been working in this direction since 1994. During this time, the network of dealers covered not only Russian regions, but also neighboring countries.

The price of the holding’s products is one of the highest, but at the same time it corresponds to the quality: a certificate has been received fire safety; handles, locks and hinges from the best European manufacturers. Therefore, our advice: if your financial capabilities allow, opt for premium Guardian products.

"Condor". Another domestic company. She has the perfect combination of price and quality. The products are aimed at buyers with average incomes. There are no frills, but no shortcomings have been identified - a good thing for standard residential complexes.

Among the imported entrance doors, it is worth paying attention to the products of the Belarusian enterprises “Steel Line”, “Metalux” and the Polish ones – “Galant” and “Novak”. They have good consumer characteristics, as well as a wide range of models, original design, affordable prices.

StroyGuru Editor's Choice

In the question of how to choose the right doors for your apartment, an interesting situation has arisen: employees have them from different manufacturers, including little-known ones, for example, the company “Barlock Doors”. No one has any complaints. Therefore, the editors decided to make their choice based on reviews on the forums.

The best door from the economy segment. In the budget segment of metal entrance doors, a dual power has developed:

• professionals believe that these are products of the Steel plant;
• consumers - the Neman door.

“Stal” doors have an interesting finish, well-established service, a wide range and, of course, an affordable price for people with low incomes. Neman has the best combination of price and quality in Russia with a large selection of models.

The most quality door from the expensive segment. According to consumer reviews, the best premium door is the Monolith model (Guardian DS-4) from the Guardian holding. She has a great design, confirmed by excellent technical performance. But a normal (meaning not super-rich) person will not buy it. “Monolith” costs like an airplane wing – several thousand dollars.

Important: all ratings and lists are based on consumer reviews. The sequence is drawn up in any form. If some brands are not on the list, this does not mean that their products are inferior in any respect.

Conclusion

When arranging your home, it is very important to know how to choose a steel entrance door to your apartment. According to the editors, the front door should have:

• the thickness of the outer sheet of the door leaf is 2.5 mm;
• the inner sheet does not have to be made of metal;
• box frame made of profile pipe with a closed perimeter;
• external hinges with support bearings and anti-burglary pins;
• two locks: level and cylinder, with armor protection on the latter;
• thermal break (insulation inside the box profile);
• external metal trim;
• at least one narthex contour with a seal;
• peephole;
• stiffening ribs, at least 3 horizontally;
• external painting with powder paint (creates a protective film), although “taste and color are different.”

The specific choice is up to the consumer.

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Each buyer, in the process of choosing an entrance metal structure, strives for the ideal combination of reliability, safety and appearance of the product. However, quite often, various manufacturers still encounter shortcomings in one or another parameter. And to choose for yourself best doors of all those on the market, it is necessary to prioritize the requirements. In this case, choosing metal doors will be somewhat easier.

Manufacturers rating

Comparing many companies producing entrance doors, we can identify the four most popular, based on the number of customers and production volumes. Also, the products of these companies have the best ratio of price and quality of manufactured doors. This list includes:

• "Outpost";
• "Torex";
• "Elbor";
• "The Guardian".

Forpost products mainly occupy the niche of budget products. The range includes 7 lines of metal entrance doors. In addition, the company is engaged in the production of door fittings, steel canopies and mailboxes. Metal structures from Forpost have a price range of 4,000 rubles and are the most affordable entrance doors on the market.

Metal doors produced by Torex have a huge range that allows them to satisfy almost any customer requirements. The price range is quite wide and includes designs from middle class to luxury metal doors. Torex also produces certified fireproof entrance doors.

The Elbor production company was formed on the basis of several former enterprises of the military-industrial complex. The range of products is quite wide and includes not only metal entrance doors. The company produces metal molds, as well as independently developed locking mechanisms higher level security. Among the companies represented, Elbor is the leader in the production of burglar-resistant door structures.

Among the companies represented, the Guardian company occupies a niche in terms of pricing policy as a manufacturer producing premium metal doors. A significant advantage is the provision of full customer service support. Doors from the Guardian company can easily be called the most beautiful and one of the most reliable on the market. In addition to entrance doors, the company produces decorative elements, locking mechanisms and fittings.

The best budget doors

Based on the price-quality ratio, the best option is a door from the Forpost company, model 128 C. The door leaf on the outside has a layer of anti-vandal powder coating. The inside of the door is equipped with a polymer coating with wood imitation. The door has a rather pleasant and useful addition in its arsenal in the form of key illumination.

The company itself has been producing entrance door structures since 1998. The development of door structures, locking mechanisms and the design of all of the above is carried out directly by the company’s specialists. Initially, the production of all metal structures was carried out at the production facilities of the Kaliningrad plant “Masterlok”. However, since 2009, the entire product line has been produced in China. In parallel with this, the quality control system for manufactured products is being significantly improved at the plant itself.

According to statistics, the company installs 500,000 doors annually. This popularity is due to the availability of products for all segments of the population. Based on this, counterfeits of Forpost products are often found on sale. To avoid troubles during the purchasing process, it is important to pay attention to several nuances.

Locks installed in Forpost doors are produced exclusively by the Masterlock plant. The original door always has a certificate of authenticity and compliance with the stated characteristics. An official dealer must have a certification document certifying the right to sell and carry out installation work for these doors.

The advantages of metal doors from the Forpost company include:

• Availability of prices;
• Pleasant design appearance;
• Wide range of products;
• Convenient function of closing the door leaf without using a key;
• Keyhole illumination;
• Internal polymer coating, providing ease of care for the canvas and high resistance to various climatic conditions;
• Equipped with locking mechanisms of class 4 burglary protection;
• The presence of multi-circuit seals that allow high-quality protection of housing from the penetration of drafts and foreign odors;
• Quite a widely developed network of service centers.

However, as with any other product, Forpost metal entrance doors have their drawbacks. These products have an insufficient level of sound insulation. The most common design defect is noticeable play in the handle. If it is necessary to replace fittings, in most cases suitable mechanisms can only be found from the manufacturer itself.

The safest doors

The “Ultimatum” design from Torex is rightfully considered the safest door. This metal entrance door is quite durable due to the use of high-quality solid sheet steel. In addition, it is equipped with new generation locking mechanisms with an improved secret lock.

The production of doors by Torex dates back to 1989. During this time, the company managed to gain a significant market share due to the high reliability of its products. The plant has several large warehouse complexes located in different cities of the CIS.

If necessary, choose which metal door is best for placement in the emergency exit area, the most suitable door, than “Torex”, you won’t find it. Fireproof equipment of doors and their production technology make it possible to restrain the spread of a flame from 15 to 360 minutes. This ensures sufficient time to carry out basic evacuation measures.

Locks installed in Torex doors quite effectively resist temperature changes and do not fail even in extreme cold. In addition, the entrance metal structures of this company have a number of advantages:

• They have a high degree of sound insulation;
• Beautiful appearance of the doors;
• High-quality air permeability, exceeding standard indicators by 20%;
• Effective protection against drafts and foreign odors entering the house.

The disadvantages of the products include the rather high price for Additional services for installation and finishing works. Finding suitable fittings, if replacement is necessary, also causes significant difficulties.

The best anti-burglary systems

Elbor Lux door designs have the highest degree of protection against burglary.

The door leaf is equipped with two locking systems, each of which can be locked by 4 turns. The door has additional protection against knocking out locks and special pins that prevent the door from being removed.

Among the companies presented, Elbor is the longest-established manufacturer of input metal structures. The history of the holding, based on former enterprises of the military-industrial complex, dates back to 1976. And at a minimum, this fact is indisputable proof of the reliability and quality of the products.

Currently, the plant has its own production facilities. Quality control of manufactured products is carried out using high-precision Japanese technologies. The company's product line contains both economy class products and luxury metal doors.

The advantages of Elbor products can confidently include the following indicators:

• Availability of models classic design and external representation of products;
• A wide range of materials and finishing methods for both external and internal finishing of the canvas;
• Ease of opening and closing, despite the weight of the structure;
• Availability of locks with a high level of burglary resistance;
• Large margin of safety;
• Highly effective thermal and sound insulation;
• Internal filling with environmentally friendly mineral wool;
• The presence of additional metal elements that provide increased rigidity of the door leaf;
• The use of anti-removal pins, which greatly increases the reliability of the structure.

The disadvantages of a manufacturer of metal entrance doors include the rather high price of their products. There are also frequent customer complaints about the work of service centers and dealer branches regarding service issues.

The most beautiful and reliable doors

In order to understand which metal doors are better in terms of reliability and aesthetics, it is enough to pay attention to the Guardian DS-2 model from the Guardian manufacturing company. The door leaf is made of a single sheet of metal and supplemented with three stiffening ribs. Inside the door structure there is a layer of mineral wool, which provides sufficiently effective noise and thermal insulation premises. The canvas is equipped with additional fixing elements in the form of 3 anti-removal pins.

The choice of external door design is almost unlimited. Both internal and external finishing of the canvas can be decorated with anti-vandal powder coating, glossy laminated MDF panel(with the ability to choose a suitable color scheme), or using a natural array.

The Guardian company's plant is one of the first door manufacturing enterprises opened in Russia in the 90s. Only high-quality steel is used in the manufacturing process. The products of this manufacturer have repeatedly won the highest awards in the form of quality marks at international exhibitions.

The advantages of the entrance structures of the Guardian plant are:

• Presentable appearance;
• Wide range of products and related products;
• Availability of structures of varying degrees of security, including the possibility of equipping the front door with an armored package and the latest technological protection elements;
• Increased durability of the canvas due to trapezoidal stiffeners;
• The presence of minimal gaps between the door frame and the leaf, which is achieved thanks to high-precision production machines;
• Double-circuit seal that effectively provides protection against drafts and the penetration of foreign odors.

The only significant disadvantage of Guardian products is the insufficiently developed system service. There are frequent customer complaints about poorly installed doors.