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Whether for a new build or a renovation, entrance doors are
focal points in any home.
Despite this importance, they're often left out of initial
conversations regarding interior windows and doors and tacked-on as a last
minute consideration.
In this article, we'll look at why aluminium is the ideal material
for entrance doors, and highlight the range of choices you can make to find the perfect
product. In doing so, we hope to demonstrate why entrance doors
deserve priority status for your next project.
Aluminium has several advantages over other materials used as
entry doors, including:
Despite being lightweight, aluminium is a strong metal. It can be
much more difficult for thieves to penetrate than traditional entrance door
materials such as timber. Even if you want to add glass inserts, these can
be double-glazed or have security glazing to add to their security credentials.
In terms of durability, with an aluminium entrance door you
don't have to worry about the following ageing concerns that are common with
timber doors:
Its long life, prefinish requiring less maintenance and the fact
it can be easily recycled, means aluminium is considered one of the most
sustainable metals for use in home building.
Entrance doors are a point of concern for household air leakage,
especially if they're old, not insulated or poorly installed. Unwanted air flow
can make a home feel hotter in summer or colder in winter, potentially
increasing costs of heating and cooling your home.
Among the aluminium doors in Altus Window
Systems' Stellar Doors range are thermally enhanced options
which hugely reduce heat transfer from the interior to the exterior, or vice
versa.
Aluminium entrance doors can fit home designs ranging from
minimalist and modern to elegant and traditional. Even prior to finishing, this
metal is sleek and stylish, a feature that is augmented through powder coating
in colours to complement the rest of the home.
On top of this, and unlike timber, aluminium is very easy to clean
and maintain, meaning it doesn't readily show signs of ageing.
While so far we've only talked about practicalities, your entrance
doors need to match the
visual intent of your build too. An important part of this is
choosing between single and double doors:
Bordering windows can enhance aluminium door design boosting
their aesthetic impact, illuminating entranceways, and increasing visibility
when approaching the area. There are two principal options:
Your choice of
hardware will be principally dictated by matching to the door itself and
possibly the doors and handles in the rest of your home. Consider the finishes
which could include colour matching, satin chrome or even stainless steel for a
timeless, sophisticated appearance. Keyless options, such as digital door
locks, which enable entry after a code is keyed, are becoming more common for
advanced home security and convenience.
Aluminium
entrance doors are commonly hinged and open inwards. In architecturally
designed homes and commercial situations, pivot doors are becoming more popular
though they are generally suited to large entrance areas and are generally
either glass or aluminium.
Most aluminium
doors are powder coated for a long lasting finish though there are also
woodgrain options to achieve a more traditional feel. Stellar Doors not
only have a wide range of styles but also powder coat colours such as
'Brights' which can add to the unique impact to your entranceway.
Advantages of
powder coating include:
Colour is also
important if the door is directly exposed to sunlight. Dark colours tend to
absorb heat and lighter colours tend to reflect it more. To mitigate heat
transfer through your door you could consider a thermally enhanced option.
Ultimately the colour you choose may match or complement the cladding, roof or
other features of your home.
The sheer range
of choice when it comes to aluminium entrance doors means that you're bound to
be able to find something that perfectly suits your home. What's more, thanks
to their durability, timeless look and range of additional accessories, you can
rest assured that this is a solution that will lost long in to the future. For
more information on selecting the right aluminium entrance door for your New
Zealand home build, get in touch with
Altus Window Systems today.