Presentation of the different types of armored doors
There reinforced door simple clapper is a very common model with a pivoting panel on an axis for opening and closing the device. In appearance, it is a classic door, but with a reinforced structure and a specific closing system.
On the market, it is impossible to ignore the double-leaf armored door. A suitable product for wide enough entrances by bringing a prestigious side. Often, one of the leaves remains fixed, but you have the possibility of unlocking it in order to enjoy a greater opening. An indispensable condition when you need to move bulky objects from inside your home to outside or vice versa.
There armored door with third party has a double leaf, but with the particularity that the fixed part remains smaller than a traditional leaf. Generally, you find a distribution in two thirds and one third. Regarding the third, it can be solid to guarantee you maximum privacy or glazed if you want to give priority to brightness.
There double-tier armored door follows the same principle as before. But this time, the main leaf of a third is present on each side. Unsurprisingly, you make your choice with a glazed model to let the light through or solid thirds for a better level of security.
Other models include the armored glass door. From an aesthetic point of view, it will have its effect with an arrangement of stained glass on the upper part of the door. However, in order not to encounter security problems, it is essential to choose burglar-proof glass.
The last possibility is to choose a armored door with transom. It is composed with a leaf which will then be associated with an independent part above. The transom is usually in the form of a rectangle or an arc.
Don’t forget to consider the options
Before proceeding with the installation of an armored door, you carefully choose the model that best suits you. However, the level of customization goes further and therefore you will find a multitude of options. For example, the double-sided design option. Result, you have a tailor-made element, on both sides of the door. A very interesting particularity in order to have two totally distinct styles of decoration. This means that the exterior face of your armored door is different from the interior face.
Thus, the outer side allows you to have some uniformity. A necessity when you live in a condominium to comply with the rules in force. But it is also the same observation if you live in a district subject to a Local Urbanism Plan.
Without forgetting molding option. If you are a fan of this small decorative element, you will be delighted to welcome an armored door with moldings. A regular recessed or protruding profile is then used and know that you will find many models, which implies familiarizing yourself with the different manufacturers’ products.
Finally, discover electric strike option. Traditionally, you have to be in front of your door to close it. But with this device, this is no longer the case. Generally, the electric strike works in parallel with a camera and an intercom. When a person uses this element, you have a direct visual and you make the decision to open it to them.
This is why the electric strike is absolutely essential on gates, the front door of a collective building, gates and in many professional fields.
If you are a fan of optional accessories, you might be interested in the peephole. You see who is behind the door, without you being seen. Otherwise, choose the digital microviewerusing exactly the same principle as the control screen with the camera.
If the armored door weighs a certain amount, you may find it difficult to handle it as you see fit. To remedy this problem, do not hesitate to consider installing a pull handle with horizontal bar. For people with reduced mobility, the marshal’s stick turns out to be very practical. In reality, it is a pull handle in the form of a large vertical bar.
Are you interested in an armored fire door?
For buildings open to the public, it is essential to install fire doors. It is also the same obligation in certain buildings. To increase your level of security while complying with the legislation, do not hesitate to install a fireproof armored door.
To be sure to install the right model, the NF EN 13501-1 standard remains a real reference. Class EI is able to block the transmission of heat, while containing the flames. Therefore, we recommend that you orient yourself towards this type of model.