My home is my castle. So says every owner who cares for the safety of their home. But if the builders are responsible for the quality of the building, the front door remains on the conscience of the owner. Let's try to evaluate the most popular manufacturers in the market of metal doors and designate the best entrance doors to the apartment.
The rating presented below will help to weigh all the advantages and disadvantages of a particular model, and it will become easier to navigate all the variety presented on the market. Among the total number of firms and companies that manufacture doors, three organizations can be distinguished that are distinguished by the quality and reliability of their products — Outpost, Elbor, and Guardian.
Budget segment - metal entrance doors
Rating opens a popular model for the budget class - "Outpost 128C". The price in the basic configuration ranges from 15 thousand rubles. The company's engineers are independently engaged in the development of castle systems and door structures. At first, the production was located in Kaliningrad, and then (in 2009) the organization moved to China. At the same time, the quality control department expanded significantly at the enterprise, and all doors began to undergo a rigorous multilevel inspection.
The rating of manufacturers of front doors of famous brands notes that in Russia about 500 thousand products a year are installed by Forpost, and this is a very good indicator. The main selection criterion for the buyer is the quality of the company's products and affordability.
Rating of the best doors of the Outpost company:
- 128C.
- 528.
- "Citadel 2".
- A-35.
- B-2.
Illegal copies
In connection with such wild popularity in the market, one can often find numerous fakes “for Outpost”. Therefore, in order to avoid problems and other misunderstandings, you should pay attention to the following nuances:
- “Outpost” products are equipped only with Masterlock locking mechanisms;
- genuine door has a certificate of conformity;
- the seller or dealer is also required to provide a certificate for the right to trade Forpost products.
The rating of entrance doors from Outpost involves the division of products into three types: reinforced, standard and construction. You need to evaluate them according to different criteria.
Standard
The standard option is most often found in apartment buildings. It is simpler and more affordable, but nonetheless meets all safety requirements: burglar resistance, noise and heat insulation. They do not recommend installing such doors on the street, it is better to look at another option.
Reinforced
The highly successful S-528 model (13 thousand rubles) was included in the rating of the best entrance doors from the Forpost reinforced type. Such doors are made of steel of increased thickness, the products are equipped with two independent locks, which have a more complicated locking system in terms of breaking and have increased heat and noise insulation. Among the range of reinforced doors, you can find a suitable option for installation on the street.
Construction
The rating of entrance doors of a building type is crowned by the Outpost 524 model (up to 10 thousand rubles). Such doors are only suitable for temporary installation. Protective design features are minimized. The door is well suited for technical rooms, some construction projects or for summer cottages.
Advantages of Outpost doors:
- price;
- original and diverse design style;
- wide range of products;
- lock highlight;
- coating (anti-vandal or powder);
- 4th class of burglary resistance;
- good seals;
- a wide range of service centers throughout the Russian Federation.
Minuses:
- sound insulation could be better;
- rare accessories (in case of breakdown, you need to order from the factory);
- very often there is backlash in the handle.
These entrance doors (rating, reviews, shortcomings and solutions to problems associated with them) are discussed by both buyers and builders. Judging by the statements, the company "Outpost" takes the lead in positive reviews. Doors bribe with their cheapness and quality of execution, so the company is considered the recognized leader in the budget segment.
The most reliable and beautiful (in decoration) doors
The rating of entrance doors by reliability and beauty is opened by the Guardian model DS-2. The price can vary from 20 to 50 thousand rubles. The price spread depends on the features of the installed castle system.
The Guardian products use Russian-made steel, and the company's products have more than once received incentives and the highest quality marks at international exhibitions. All products have certificates confirming the class of noise insulation, strength, burglar resistance and fire safety. At the factory, which is located in Yoshkar-Ola, it is possible to order non-standard type doors (gates to the park, temple doors, etc.).
Rating of the best models of the company "Guardian":
- DS-2.
- DS-memory.
- P-8.
- DS-4.
Fakes
It is also necessary to remember that the Guardian plant is only one, and it does not have any branches, therefore, sellers say: “Made in Tver from original components” - you should not believe it.
Advantages of Guardian products:
- excellent appearance and diverse decoration of products;
- models for different classes of consumers (economy - exclusive);
- this year the company was included in the rating of entrance doors in terms of reliability and took first place in it;
- unique design of each line;
- minimum gaps between the door frame and the door leaf;
- double-circuit sealant (eliminates drafts and unpleasant odors from the outside);
- mineral wool board (non-combustible material) as a filler.
Minuses:
- problems with service and maintenance (it is difficult to get through, a long response to a call);
- installers do not always have qualified training.
The feedback on Guardian products is mostly positive. Buyers like the absence of sounds and odors from the outside: no dogs are heard, the elevator is working, or noise from neighbors. The owners praised the beauty and reliability of the design.
Rating of entrance doors to a high-security apartment
Of all the above manufacturers, Elbor has the longest history. The factory opened in 1976 and has been successfully operating to this day. A little earlier, production worked for the military industry, which already speaks of the reliability and manufacturability of the plant.
The company offers its customers a wide range of products - from high-strength locks to metal molds, but entrance doors remain the company's priority products. The plant operates on new and technologically advanced equipment, using the proven and well-established Japanese product quality control system. The company produces doors for all market segments: "Economy", "Optimum", "Classic", "Elite" and "Lux". The average price of one model of the "Optimum" class ranges from 17 thousand rubles.
Pluses of doors from "Elbor":
- nice and varied product design;
- even the Economy version looks solid and expensive;
- variability of subsequent finishing (the ability to change panels after installation);
- simplicity and ease of use of the locking mechanism;
- burglary resistance of the 4th class design;
- the possibility of vertical locking (starting with the Elite series);
- excellent noise and heat insulation;
- there are no fire hazardous elements in the design;
- stiffening ribs provide the maximum percentage of strength of the entire structure;
- environmentally friendly and non-combustible Rockwell filler (mineral wool board);
- beautiful and diverse steel sills;
Minuses:
- prices will seem to many too high;
- numerous complaints about the service (inadequate dealers and poor-quality installation of the product).
The reviews on Elbor doors are extremely positive, the negative part mainly concerns numerous dealers and installers. There were no complaints directly to the product itself.
Rating of Elbor company models:
- "Lux".
- "Premium."
- "Standard".
- "Optimum."
- "Economy".
The owners liked the simplicity and ease of opening the door, despite the considerable weight of the entire structure. Soundproofing pleased: neighbors on the site can not be heard, as well as a working elevator. Extraneous odors do not enter the apartment, so there are no problems from smokers on the site or cats. The only thing that users are advised to pay attention to in their reviews is the installation process: control it from inside to out, otherwise there may be problems like somewhere “underfoamed” or “undeveloped”.