Steel doors are one of the best solutions when you’re looking for an anti burglary door that’s stronger than a wooden or a fiberglass door. This type of replacement door is unique, as it has high durability and a longer life span. It provides protection against mechanical and fire damage and will surely give more value to your property. Steel doors are not chosen as often as wooden doors, the decorative value of which significantly exceeds the durability of the material. It is worth having steel doors installed in places that need an increase in security or protection. Steel frames and steel doors make an ideal combination for maximum reinforcement.
If you need to make your home secure, then a sturdy steel door is a great choice.
Is a Steel Replacement Door Right For Me?
Steel doors are certainly intended for people who are looking for high thermal insulation and high quality from this type of product. They should be installed primarily in those rooms that need extra security or at home entrances. Steel doors are also perfect for industrial buildings and technical areas, where appropriate fire resistance, smoke tightness and acoustic insulation should be maintained.
Therefore, steel replacement doors will very often be installed in public buildings, as well as at the entrance to a boiler room, as well as in rooms equipped with a gas extinguishing system: server rooms, power supply rooms, specialist warehouses, engine rooms, and archives.
Steel Door Installation
It’s essential that not only steel doors, but all replacement doors, are installed properly, which is why only professional replacement door installers should take on the job. By using the services of professionals, you can be sure that the door will be installed correctly. Even a solidly constructed product will not fulfill its functions if it is installed incorrectly.
Moreover, professional replacement door installation will save you money long term and ensure your door lasts at least as long as it is guaranteed. Professional installation is extremely important for all replacement door brands, as it affects final customer satisfaction.
Steel in Door Manufacturing
Steel is widely used in the manufacture of doors. It is used for the production of small elements that are collectively called “door hardware parts”, which consist of: hinges, locks, bolts, rails and, in the case of sliding doors, guides. Doors with enhanced anti-burglary parameters are also made of steel. They are much more resistant to mechanical damage and deformation that arise when you try to balance them or destroy them. It should be emphasized that there are also other uses of steel in the production of such doors. The entire door leaf is made of steel – the door core, on which successive layers of another material (e.g. laminate or wood) are applied.
Advantages of Steel Doors
Steel is strong!
Steel doors can be very durable and resistant. If you want to invest in anti-burglary (and fire-resistant) replacement doors of the highest standard – the choice is simple – steel doors. Of course, modern steel doors are not a single piece of metal (the Middle Ages are long gone), but a modern, multi-layer structure, thanks to which the door can be not only very strong but also not too heavy! High-quality metal doors are durable, they are not prone to distortions, although it is known that after some time of use, it is worth re-adjusting the hinges.
Energy-saving steel doors
As we all know, steel has practically no insulating properties (unlike, for example, wood), but… If we were to fill a steel door with insulating foam it would give it significant energy efficiency properties… and this is what modern metal doors are like. Thanks to special fillings, steel doors can be not only strong, but also have excellent energy-saving and innovative sealing technology at the highest level properties.
A variety of designs
Currently, there are many designs of steel doors on the market, available in hundreds of different colors, also with “wood-like” veneers. Everyone will find something for themselves, the types of steel doors we offer are available in different designs, colors, finishes and sizes.
Disadvantages of Steel Doors
As with anything, steel doors also have a few disadvantages that you have to understand before choosing the right replacement door for your property.
Steel (or as some people say: metal) doors are not liked by everyone – it is obvious – needs and tastes are different. If someone loves the “feel” of wooden doors …well – you should invest in such a door (and pay extra). However, there are also “objective” disadvantages, or, as we like to call them simply: features (that may simply not suit everyone). When buying external steel doors, it is worth remembering that metal increases its volume under the influence of heat, which may cause – in extreme cases – (e.g. dark entrance doors installed on the building’s south side) the door to heat up (and expand) so much that it may become difficult to open or close it.
Secondly, metal doors do not provide as good sound insulation (although the progress in this field is very large) as wooden doors…
Professional Steel Replacement Door Installation in Chicago
Steel doors as we know them today achieve one of the best isothermal parameters. They also offer a wide range of personalization options by inserting stainless steel accessories, tempered glass or unique color options. The biggest advantage of metal doors is the ability to increase resistance to burglary attempts and the installation of smart house solutions.
Both the frame and the door leaf are made of steel, which ensures durability of the structure. The door leaf is made of sturdy metal sheets and is resistant to mechanical and fire damage. Contemporary steel doors are definitely premium class products intended for modern single-family houses. If you are looking for safety and perfect insulation – steel doors will be the perfect solution for you.
