Features of forged entrance doors
The wrought iron door looks good. And this is true, because the basis of such structures is sheet metal - a strong and durable material that can become a reliable protection for the entrance of your home.
There can be several configurations:
- The solid door leaf is decorated with forged items on top - they are simply welded on top of a metal sheet;
Forged doors photo
- Inserts made of transparent or tinted glass are made in the door leaf, which are covered with forged decor for reliability; in this case, the forged elements are attached to a metal frame.
Wrought iron entrance doors photo
In both the first and second cases, reliability does not suffer; the front door still performs its functions. Even if the structure visually seems light and weightless, it will become a reliable barrier in the way of intruders.
A variety of forged doors can be seen in this video.
A few words about the decor of forged doors
Despite the fact that forged doors are considered long-lived in the construction market, they are not in fashion. They are still welcome guests in any residential building. Often, forged doors decorate classic mansions and castles, but you can also consider a more modern design, for example, in the Art Nouveau style. What forging elements can be:
- curls;
- gratings;
- rings;
- squares and rectangles;
- diamonds;
- balls;
- peaks;
- flowers;
- petals;
- bunches of grapes;
- baskets;
- various torsions;
- sockets;
- rivets, etc.
And in order not to disturb the composition of the exterior decoration of the house, similar forging elements can be used to decorate window grilles, canopies and porches, as well as hinges, handles and other door fittings.
Forged metal doors photo
Let's talk about glass inserts. This door element has a positive effect on the aesthetic perception of the structure, because glass can be not only transparent, but also colored and even stained glass.
- Triplex is a transparent or tinted laminated glass characterized by high strength and impact resistance. This glass is also frost-resistant, so it can be safely used outdoors. As for decorative properties, triplex can be colored, tinted, matted, glossy, mirrored.
- Tempered glass - several cycles of heating and cooling simultaneously on both sides make it resistant to shock loads and temperature changes. It can be transparent, colored, matted, patterned (embossed).
- Stained glass – here there are also options from classic stained glass to the latest technologies, such as fusing (a special method of sintering glass without metal joints), Tiffany (these are whole paintings made of colored glass, the elements of which are soldered together with tin).
Types of forged doors photo
As you can see, even an entrance door with forged elements can be decorated with colored or embossed glass, making the design even more attractive.
Execution options
The most popular option for this type of entrance door is forged doors with glass. This door looks very attractive and gentle; the glass lets a sufficient amount of light into the house and allows you to see those entering without opening the door. The glass design is lightweight and interesting in design. The glass can be transparent, frosted or mirrored. Any of these options adds its own flavor to the composition, making the combination of metal and glass organic and attractive.
It may seem that a door with glass is less reliable and does not provide the necessary security; there is some truth in this, but only if there is a possibility of seeing life inside the house from the street. The glass itself is made specifically for use in the front door and is characterized by high levels of strength and durability.
Very often, forged canopies over the door are made as a set for such a door - most often they are designed in the same style as the door, have elements that echo the decoration of the door, but most importantly, they reliably protect the door and the space in front of the door from precipitation.
Antique wrought iron doors are also known for their demand. These structures, on the contrary, are known for their heaviness and resemble the entrance structures of ancient castles. Such doors are decorated with rough elements and various rivets, which may seem quite original to some. Naturally, the facade of the house must correspond to this choice, otherwise the antique door will definitely be lost among the decoration with modern materials.
As you can see, there can be a lot of design options; it is important that you like the forged door, fit the exterior and meet all technological requirements. Only a door that meets all these aspects can make a good impression on your guests and communicate your good taste.
Advantages and disadvantages of forged doors
Let's start with the advantages, because they are the determining factor when choosing entrance doors.
pros
- Attractive design. It is perhaps difficult to find a more beautiful entrance door than one with forged elements. It not only looks interesting, but also characterizes the owners as respectable people and knowledgeable about aesthetics.
- An endless variety of decor options allows you to develop a unique design that no one else will have.
- Can fit into any building style. A huge number of different forged elements makes it possible to choose the appropriate option for each specific case.
- Durability and reliability. Metal doors have been and remain in first place in terms of reliability. And forging is not at all a hindrance to this fact.
- Durability. With proper care and compliance with operating recommendations, such doors can last for decades without losing their external characteristics.
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Minuses
- Price. It still remains high. To reduce the cost of the product, you can start making it yourself. Elements of artistic forging can be purchased in specialized stores or on websites. All that remains is to combine them into a single product and cover them with protective compounds.
- Massive forged doors should not be installed at the entrance of a small house. Still, this is more the prerogative of spacious mansions.
- These are heavy structures, the installation of which requires strengthening the door frame.
Some disadvantages for some are not such at all, so everything is individual and relative.
Style and practicality
Modern forged entrance doors combine the strength of metal and elegant beauty created by the hands of a master. The products breathe respectability and personify the inaccessibility of the home.
Considering that the door serves as a kind of shield of our home and its calling card, I would like to see in it both impeccable strength and high artistic style. A variety of models allows you to satisfy the tastes of different categories of people. Manufacturers do not stop experimenting and today they are ready to offer both all-metal doors and models made of other materials with decorative forging.
A traditional tree, decorated with forged decor, automatically turns into an amazing work of art, worthy of admiration. The ordinary simplicity of steel, while maintaining the strength inherent in it, is filled with a special charm if the door facade is complemented with openwork forged elements.
A luxurious glass door wrapped in forged metal can add individuality to a building.
Forged doors are a design element that simply cannot go out of fashion.
Models in which craftsmen manage to organically combine fragile glass and heavy metal look like real masterpieces. Such doors with forged elements traditionally belong to the elite assortment; they are expensive, but are valued for their practicality and exclusive handmade work.
