My home is my castle. This is the opinion of every owner who cares about the safety of his home. But if builders are responsible for the quality of building a house, then the front door remains on the conscience of the owner. Let's try to evaluate the most popular manufacturers in the metal door market and identify the best entrance doors to the apartment.
The rating below will help you weigh all the advantages and disadvantages of a particular model, and it will become easier to navigate in all the variety on the market. Among the total number of firms and companies that are engaged in the manufacture of doors, three organizations can be distinguished that are distinguished by the quality and reliability of their products - these are Forpost, Elbor and Guardian.
Budget segment - metal entrance doors
The rating is opened by 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 lock 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 enterprisethe quality control department has been greatly expanded, and all doors have begun to undergo strict multi-level inspection.
The rating of manufacturers of entrance doors of famous brands notes that in Russia about 500 thousand products a year are installed by the Forpost company, and this is a very good indicator. The main selection criterion for the buyer is the quality of the company's products and availability.
Rating of the best doors of the Forpost company:
- 128C.
- 528.
- "Citadel-2".
- A-35.
- B-2.
Illegal copies
Due to such wild popularity on the market, you can often find numerous fakes "under the Outpost". Therefore, in order to avoid problems and other misunderstandings, you should pay attention to the following nuances:
- Forpost products are equipped with Masterlock locking mechanisms only;
- genuine door has a certificate of conformity;
- the seller or dealer is also required to provide a certificate for the right to trade in Forpost products.
The rating of entrance doors from "Forpost" involves the division of products into three types: reinforced, standard and construction. They need to be evaluated according to different criteria.
Standard
The standard option is most often found in apartment buildings. It is simpler and more accessible, but nevertheless meets all safety requirements: burglary resistance, noise and heat insulation. Installsuch doors to the street are not recommended, it is better to look for another option.
Reinforced
The very successful S-528 model (13 thousand rubles) got into the rating of the best entrance doors from the "Forpost" of the reinforced type. Such doors are made of steel of increased thickness, the products are equipped with two independent locks, which have a more difficult locking system in terms of breaking and have increased heat and noise insulation. Choose from a range of reinforced doors for outdoor installations.
Construction
The rating of building-type entrance doors is crowned by the Outpost 524 model (up to 10 thousand rubles). These doors are only suitable for temporary installations. The protective functions of the design are minimized. The door is well suited for technical rooms, some construction sites or for summer cottages.
Pros of doors "Outpost":
- price;
- original and varied design style;
- wide range of products;
- lock illumination;
- coating (anti-vandal or powder);
- 4th class of burglar resistance;
- good seals;
- a wide range of service centers throughout the Russian Federation.
Cons:
- noise isolation could be better;
- rare fittings (in case of breakage, you need to order from the factory);
- play in the handle is very common.
These entrance doors (rating, reviews, shortcomings and solutions to problems associated with them) are discussed by both buyers and builders. Judgingaccording to statements, the company "Forpost" occupies a leading position in terms of positive reviews. Doors captivate with their cheapness and workmanship, so the company is considered the recognized leader in the budget segment.
The most reliable and beautiful (finishing) doors
The rating of entrance doors in terms of reliability and beauty is opened by the Guardian model DS-2. The price can vary from 20 to 50 thousand rubles. The spread of prices depends on the features of the installed locking system.
The Guardian products use Russian-made steel, and the company's products have repeatedly received awards and the highest quality marks at international exhibitions. All products have certificates confirming the class of sound insulation, strength, burglary resistance and fire safety. At the production facility, which is located in Yoshkar-Ola, it is possible to order non-standard doors (gates to the park, temple doors, etc.).
Rating of the best models of the company "Guardian":
- DS-2.
- DS-ZU.
- 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, so the assurances of the sellers: “Made in Tver from original components” should not be trusted.
Pros of Guardian products:
- great appearance and variety of finishes;
- models for different classes of consumers (economy - exclusive);
- company this year hit therating of entrance doors in terms of reliability and took first place in it;
- unique design of each line;
- minimum gaps between door frame and leaf;
- double-circuit seal (eliminates drafts and unpleasant odors from the outside);
- mineral wool board (non-combustible material) as filler.
Cons:
- problems with customer service and maintenance (difficult to get through, long response time);
- installers are not always qualified.
Reviews about Guardian products are mostly positive. Buyers like the absence of sounds and extraneous smells from the outside: you don’t hear dogs, a working elevator, or noise from neighbors. The owners praised the beauty and reliability of the design.
Rating of entrance doors to a burglar-resistant apartment
Of all the above manufacturers, Elbor has the longest history. The plant was opened in 1976 and successfully operates 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 a 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 Optimum class model fluctuates within 17 thousand rubles.
Pros of Elbor doors:
- nice and varied product design;
- even the Economy version looks solid and expensive;
- variability of subsequent finishing (possibility to change panels after installation);
- simplicity and ease of use of the locking mechanism;
- 4 class burglary resistance;
- possibility of vertical locking (starting from Elite series);
- excellent sound 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 filler "Rockwell" (mineral wool board);
- beautiful and varied steel thresholds;
Cons:
- prices will seem high to many;
- numerous complaints about the service (inadequate dealers and poor-quality installation of the product).
Feedback on Elbor doors is extremely positive, the negative part mainly concerns numerous dealers and installers. There were no complaints directly about the products themselves.
Rating of Elbor models:
- Luxury.
- Premium.
- "Standard".
- Optimum.
- Economy.
The owners liked the simplicity and ease of opening the door, despite the significant weight of the whole structure. I was pleased with the sound insulation: you can’t hear the neighbors on the site, just like the 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 and to, otherwise there may be problems like “under-foamed” or “under-strengthened” somewhere.
