Thermal break doors

 Thermal break doors

Residents of private houses and cottages know that in the winter around the front door becomes much cooler. The door can literally freeze in the bitter cold. So the heat comes out of the house, and in all the rooms it becomes much colder. Thus, the heating system is not enough, because the cold gradually penetrates into the house. That is why the residents of private houses very often prefer doors with thermal break.

What it is?

All entrance doors are able to conduct heat well, but at the same time, if they are located on the street, and not at the entrance, then, unfortunately, they let in the cold. This is because in the frosty time, on the one hand, the door structure is very cold, and on the other hand, it is warm.That is why the temperature on both sides of the door leaf is compared to one level. Thus, on the same design, two boundaries of high and low temperatures are connected, and in this case an average temperature appears, and much lower than it should be.

According to the laws of physics, a dew point is reached on the door structure, that is, steam turns into water and condensate appears.

Due to the fact that there is a very low temperature behind the door, water droplets formed from steam completely freeze and frost forms. Thus, the door no longer has its insulating properties. This design becomes completely unreliable.

Many have to get rid of the ice, raising the temperature of the air in the room or just warming up the door. It is very uncomfortable, in addition, it consumes a huge amount of electricity. Models with a thermal break allow to cope with all these listed problems. They represent a single canvas, which is divided into several parts isolated from each other. Each of them conducts heat in its own way.but at the same time the separation between these two materials will be a thermal break.

The function of a thermal break is performed by a material that has a low thermal conductivity. This door performs a very important function - the preservation and maintenance of heat in the house. Entrance structures with thermal break help to keep warm and prolong the durability of the door. This design can withstand the effects of very low temperatures from the outside and high temperatures from the inside.

Entrance doors with a thermal break are able to survive and stand firmly in any temperature contrast. And in this case, you can not worry about the fact that the door hardware will be damaged. Neither frost nor cold will affect the external qualities of the door. Thermal break allows you to keep the door leaf in the same condition. It neutralizes the difference in the temperatures affecting the entire structure and allows you to find a harmonious balance that is preferable for an entrance door located on the street.

The thermal break slows down the loss of heat that remains inside the house and does not let the cold air flow through at all. This design works on the basis of insulating materials.

Special features

A feature of the door with a thermal break is that it is capable of creating the so-called “thermos effect”. It has a special thermally reflective layer against freezing of the structure. The device of a door with a thermal break of good quality is identical to brickwork 150 cm thick. Another feature of this design is that it not only does not let in the cold and keeps the door in the same condition, but also prevents the door frame from freezing, mounting foam and other building materials.

A feature of this design is that most often it is installed in a private house. Street doors with thermal break are necessary for owners of a country house. With such a door you can easily survive even the most severe winter with very low temperatures. Most often, these designs have three levels of insulation. These are extruded polystyrene foam, basalt plate and polyethylene foam.

Other heaters are also used, but each design contains at least three different layers. A properly selected and installed door with a thermal break does not freeze at all and does not form ice inside or outside.Thus, by installing this door, you will significantly reduce electricity costs in the winter time of the day. You will cope with the problem of condensate and frost on the surface of the door leaf. Your door will last much longer, you will not have to change it for a long time.

Many such models have polymeric coatings that prevent erosion. Therefore, a different level of air humidity they uneasy.

Materials

By itself, the door with a heat break can be metal. But for its creation use special types of insulation materials. They are necessary in order to warm the structure and improve its resistance to external influences. For this use:

PVC

This is an internal filler of the input structures with a thermal break, which has excellent insulating properties and has a very high value. Plastic in such a door helps to make the profile of a two-chamber. Thus, the frosty air outside is in the chamber and ceases to act on the inside of the door. Heat does not go out at all, and the frost in no way affects the design.

But plastic constructions are suitable only for those who live in regions with not-too-severe winters.Severe frost can have a negative effect on such a door, and it will not cope with its purpose.

Mineral wool

This is another inexpensive material that is perfect for insulating door leaf and box. It does not conduct heat and perfectly performs the function of separating different temperatures.

Styrofoam

Excellent type of insulator, which is used to fill such doors. The cost of these structures is rather low. Especially it should be noted that the foam is very tight and completely covers all places of the door frame and door leaf, which could pass the flow of warm and cold air. Such a door can also stand at temperatures below 100 ° C.

Fiberglass

Another option that perfectly isolates the two door leafs and prevents its overcooling. But fiberglass has one negative quality: when exposed to strong heat, it releases toxic substances harmful to the human body. That is why these doors are not recommended for installation in residential areas. Doors with thermal break of fiberglass is better to put in the production premises.

Solid wood

This is a very reliable and expensive material. It is of good quality and high environmental friendliness. The wooden massif is very dense, therefore it is considered the best insulator in comparison with all the above listed materials. But the cost of such a door at times exceeds the other models.

Metallofilenka

A good warm insulator that helps get rid of hypothermia and overheating of the door. That is why it is often used to create a thermal break.

Patrony

This material for the laying of the door, which has a sheet form. It is made of rubber, asbestos and mineral content. It has excellent flexibility. That is why they seal the door frames and the most problematic places. He is absolutely not afraid of moisture and pressure drops. It does not respond to changes in temperature and copes with the function of heat transfer. It acts like polyethylene.

In addition to the basic materials that provide thermal break, in the manufacture of such doors and use a variety of decorative elements.

So, doors with a mirror, with glass, with forging are very popular. They look quite unusual, although from the outside they are very similar to the most common entrance doors.

Constructions and models

Manufacturers now represent a large number of models of such doors of different design and appearance. The most inexpensive exterior doors are made of thin metal profiles and finished with inexpensive materials. Most often used for this leatherette, wall paneling, MDF. These are rather thin designs that are not very reliable. But despite all this, they are quite warm.

More expensive designs have a different look. So, for their finish manufacturers use laminate, which externally imitates wood. Such a warmed door looks pretty smart and is not very high cost. The most expensive and high-quality designs are made only from natural materials.

As a rule, wood is used for this. They look very elegant and expensive. Moreover, the most luxurious is a double-leaf construction installed at the entrance to a large private house. Such a double-wing model is rather massive and looks luxurious, thus emphasizing the high social status of home owners.

For those who do not plan to spend huge amounts of money on the front door with a thermal break, manufacturers offer models with powder finish. This coating mimics wood and other materials.This door looks quite aesthetically pleasing and elegant. In addition, the powder coating protects the doors from burning. This is a completely fire resistant and safe model.

Metal models are very popular. They are great fitment for any private home. Such doors can have the most diverse design in any style.

Insulated steel structures perfectly protect from the cold and at the same time look very presentable.

Color solutions

The entrance door with a thermal break is not only an important functional element, but also a stylish design that can decorate any home. So, the white entrance door in the big light house looks very elegant. She is able to add him luxury and lightness. From the shades of natural light color palette looks great wooden door color of golden oak. This is a very elegant design for design, made in warm colors.

Doors of bleached oak are also very popular. These are also quite light models that have a natural woody pattern and are perfectly suited to light decorated private houses. Dark models in wenge color look very luxurious.This design looks very expensive and elegant. This dark door can harmoniously fit into any home.

Do not look less beautiful door in color walnut. Such products are popular. This is a great neutral option that is suitable for any home interior.

Some also select such doors according to the color of the porch of the window frames and other design elements, for example, the color of the roof of the house. In this case, the entrance door with a thermal break can be burgundy, green, blue, gray. This is a rather stylish and unusual solution.

Neutral shades of entrance doors with a thermal break look very tender. So, for their manufacture are used coatings of white, cream, gray. Also in demand models for beech.

Manufacturers review and reviews

Now the leader in the market of door manufacturers with a thermal break is Torex brand. It presents a wide selection of insulated entrance doors, which are very much praised by buyers. A large number of positive reviews has a model from this brand called Ultimatum. It consists of two layers of thermally insulating materials and has an additional layer of thermal break.It perfectly protects the house from the cold and is very hermetic.

Another popular model is the Professor. The manufacturer indicates that it has several layers of insulating materials, the thickness of which is more than 80 mm. Buyers really like the fact that these doors also have high noise insulation. After all, manufacturers use for their manufacture a new technology "warm silence".

Torex also offers to purchase models of Siberia, which are great for very cold regions. In their construction, in addition to the thermal break itself, they have a heating cable that perfectly warms up the most frost-prone areas of door structures. Buyers write that in this case the zone of the porch does not freeze at all. They point out that such a door can serve for decades.

Another new model from this brand is the Snegir thermal break door. It has five layers of insulation and three seals. It can replace two doors with a thermal break. It is a tambour technology. The outer and inner parts of the doors are completely opposite in composition, and therefore different temperatures do not touch each other.

Through such a door, frost and cold do not penetrate at all, even in the lock doors.The manufacturer covers them with special curtains on the springs. There is a thermal break in those places where handles are mounted. Therefore, in this place the cold does not penetrate at all. These are the most effective and high-quality models, as buyers say. They point out that if this structure is installed correctly, then it will save the house from freezing and lowering the temperature inside.

Another popular domestic manufacturer is Factory "Door Service". He makes robust structures that allow you to get rid of the installation of two doors at the entrance. They differ in that the design of the thermal break in the door leaf and the door frame is integral. That is why in the place where the door leaf is connected to the box, there is a gasket from the cartridge. This eliminates the contact of the metal and the leakage of warm air.

Buyers write that these models are fairly inexpensive, but effective. That is why they are very popular.

A very popular manufacturer of thermal break doors is company "Thermo". It is located in Barnaul and is engaged in a wide production of such structures.Designs have the most different cost, which varies from 30,000 to 90,000 rubles. You can easily choose the most suitable for you in terms of its functionality and external qualities of the model.

No less popular company "Lex Thermo". It represents a fairly low-end models of such doors, the cost of which does not exceed 30,000 rubles.

Another manufacturer that creates robust input designs is brand "Nord". Such doors are very durable and of high quality, among them there are a lot of models from natural materials that look very presentable and perfectly fulfill their purpose.

How to choose?

The choice of doors with thermal break is very important, because having acquired a poor-quality construction, you may encounter a number of problems. By choosing the right door with a thermal break, you will significantly reduce the cost of heating your home. Keep in mind that it must be completely sealed and high-quality designs. So try not to save money on such an important element.

By purchasing a quality door, you will at times increase its service life. In addition, you do not have to get rid of frost or frost, defrosting their own.When selecting pay attention to the door leaf. It should not have any irregularities or bumps. Pay attention to the absence of deformations on its surface.

In addition, in addition to smoothness, the shape of the canvas should be very smooth. It is important that the lines do not have bevels and inclinations, otherwise its tightness will fall by several times. When choosing, pay attention to the quality of the door leaf. It should be very tight and reliable. Look, so that it does not have chips and scratches. Her appearance should be presentable and trustworthy.

When choosing, look to models that have an additional rubber seal. Usually this layer is attached along all sides of the door leaf. He is able to significantly increase the insulating function of the door structure.

Choosing the door, try to install it as correctly as possible. Installation is very important because the incorrectly installed design will have zero functionality. If you correctly mount such a structure, it will perform all its necessary functions to the maximum.

Beautiful examples in the interior

When choosing an entrance door, great attention should be paid to its appearance.It is very important that it matches the overall interior of the house. Do not forget that the door - this is the first thing that guests will see coming to your house.

Laminated models look very beautiful in the interior, as well as doors with veneer. Outwardly, they look no worse than natural wooden models, but they have a low cost. This door will fit into absolutely any design and decoration of the house.

The most luxurious and exquisite doors are made of natural solid wood. Many manufacturers decorate them with openwork patterns and carvings. This door looks very original and rich. In addition, manufacturers now change the texture of such doors, making it voluminous and unusual. This model looks very stylish. It can be supplemented with beautiful and massive fittings.

Also, very often for decoration use special linings and forged corners, patterns. Any design will look very original and attractive. Also try to choose a model not only for the style of the interior of the house, but also for the color scheme. It is better if the entrance structure will be combined with a wall or floor covering. Such an ensemble will look very harmonious.

Some also install models with a finish similar to the design of baseboards and some large furniture located in the hallway. This is another stylish and unusual solution in the interior of the house, which makes its design more stylish and interesting.

In this video you will see a review of the owner of the door with a thermal break.

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