When buying armored doors, price is one of the issues that most concern users. In fact, the most probable thing is that the same thing happens to you. However, there are many other aspects that you should take into account if you want to make the right choice. At ParaTuReforma we want to give you a hand in this regard, so pay attention.
Reinforced doors: price and everything you need to know
What is an armored door? This is the first thing you should be clear about.
Specifically, an armored door is a door made of wood inside which one or two metal plates (one on each side) have been placed. In addition, they sit on wooden frames that are sometimes covered with steel. This depends on the model in question.
In addition, armored doors are considered security doors according to the European standard UNE-EN 1627:2011. Most models are rated between 3 and 4, which ensures that they withstand up to 500 kg of pressure for periods of between 10 and 15 minutes. This makes it very difficult for criminals to open them.
But, in addition, armored doors offer many other advantages:
- It is practically impossible to open them by means of the lever method. It would require a force that not even several men would be able to apply.
- They help to dampen noise.
- In case of fire, they delay the advance of the fire.
Do not confuse armored doors with armored doors. The latter are much more robust and have frames made from a single piece of steel. They are obviously more secure, but also much more expensive. Moreover, in most cases, armored doors are able to fully meet the needs of a conventional home.
So, what is the price of an armored door? This is something that depends on many aspects such as, for example, the design, the color or the type of lock that it has equipped. In general, they usually range between 350 and 600 euros. In case you do not know how to install the door and have to pay the fees of an installer, the price will go up to 600-800 euros, approximately.
Types of armored doors
In the market it is possible to find different types of armored doors. The most important classification is based on the number of steel plates inside the door:
- Armored doors with a single sheet. They only have one located on the side facing the outside. Nowadays, they are almost not manufactured, since they offer a rather low level of resistance to opening.
- Armored doors of double sheet. The most commercialized. They have a steel plate on each side, which makes it very difficult to open by force and also provides acoustic and thermal insulation.
Having clarified this issue, it is time to talk about the design of armored doors. Currently, there are two trends that are very predominant.
Rustic
In rustic armored doors, wood is undoubtedly the main protagonist. In this sense, most of the users choose to use the natural tonality of the material adding a protective varnish. Our Triana door is a good example of this. However, it is also a trend to paint them in bright and flashy colors. At least on one side.
Another common trend in rustic armored doors is to incorporate small crystals that replace the peephole. This allows more light to pass through them without compromising security.
Undoubtedly, this is the most interesting option for you if you have a single-family house, a villa or a country house.
Modern
On the other hand, modern armored doors combine much better as entrance elements in residential buildings. In fact, when the same ones are chosen for all dwellings, they convey chromatic and visual harmony.
In this type of doors, wood is also usually the protagonist, although it is true that white is also very fashionable. However, what characterizes them most are smooth surfaces or, at most, decorated with one or more horizontal lines.
Features
Armored doors have a series of characteristics that define them and differentiate them from other types of security doors. Although we have already referred to some of them before, we will summarize them here:
- They achieve a safety grade 3 or higher according to the criteria of the UNE-EN 1627:2011 standard.
- They are held in wooden frames that are sometimes covered with steel to make them stronger.
- They have two steel plates inside. It is true that there are still single-panel armored doors, but they are gradually disappearing from the market.
- They have steel bars that block the door from all four sides.
- It is very difficult to replicate the keys for this type of door.
- Each side can be lacquered in one color.
Other considerations before buying an armored door
But we can still give you some additional tips to help you make the right choice when choosing your new armored door:
- Make sure that the armored door you choose has the ENAC (National Accreditation Entity) accreditation. This is the document that guarantees that it complies with the security requirements of the UNE-EN 1627:2011 standard.
- Verify the interior armoring. There are many doors that, at first glance, may appear to be armored, but are not.
- Take a good look at the lock and make sure that it has as many anchor points as possible. This will make it more difficult to force it open.
- Regarding the lock, also verify that it has protection elements against common techniques used by criminals. This is the case, for example, of the bumping method or drilling.
Now that you know what armored doors are like and the price they can cost you, you only have to choose the best one for you. If you have any doubts, consult an expert. The ParaTuReforma customer service team will be happy to advise you and help you in everything you need.
