Features of forged doors

The craft of artistic forging originated in ancient Egypt. For many centuries, forged products have not lost their popularity. Forged elements are used to decorate not only windows and furniture, but also entrance and interior doors. This article will discuss the features of forged doors.

Wrought iron doors can be classified into different categories:

• At the place of installation distinguish between entrance and interior models. Since forged elements are most often used to decorate street products, rather than the interior of a room, forged entrance doors are much more common than interior doors. By design, two-leaf and single-leaf doors are distinguished.
• By opening method door leaf distinguish between swing and sliding products. The most common option is swing systems. These products are easy to install and less cumbersome than sliding models. The swing door design is complemented by large hinges. Sliding systems are more massive and cumbersome.

By design the following types can be distinguished:

1. with one-piece door leaf;
2. with integral door leaf.

Door leaves are made both deaf (from one material) and with additional elements. Doors are often decorated with forging elements complete with glass or other materials.

The main material for the manufacture of forged door structures is metal. Manufacturers often supplement iron products with tempered or armored glass, which ensures the strength of the front door. The following types of glass manufacturing technologies used to decorate forged models can be distinguished:

• Stalinite. Such glass differs from the usual production technology. In manufacturing, glass is first exposed to high temperatures, and then the surface is uniformly cooled on both sides. This production method provides glass with high strength and resistance to thermal and mechanical stress.
• Tiffany. The Tiffany technique differs from others in the method of joining glasses. After grinding, the glass is framed with copper tape and connected to each other using tin solder. The finished stained glass window is covered with patina.

• Stained glass is considered a separate form of decorative art. It is combined with glasses of different colors and serves as an exclusively decorative element.
• Fusing. With this technology, the glass is first heated, and then kept for some time under the influence of a certain temperature. When the product takes the desired shape, it is subjected to rapid cooling.

A less popular option is plastic inserts. The advantage of the model with plastic elements is the relatively low weight of the door. Also, forged doors differ not only in external, but also in internal decoration.

The door design is primarily responsible for the size of the door. Bivalve products are heavier. Improper installation of such a product may damage the wall. When installing the door as a frame, it is necessary to install strong metal plates.This model is suitable for wide doorways.

Despite the fact that the metal seems rather rough and massive, there are also small models with neat light shapes. Most often these are single-leaf doors with forged strips or glass inserts.

Forged doors are produced both without additional inserts into the structure (blind) and with glass fragments. Door leaves with additional glass inserts are no less durable than models made entirely of metal.

In the configuration of a forged door, the following elements are most often present:

• Metal door leaf (more than two millimeters thick).
• High-strength metal frame box.

• Stiffeners that further reinforce the structure.
• Strong hinges (mostly flag type). Such loops are capable of withstanding heavy loads.
• Safe locks with additional locking elements. Breaking such a lock will be extremely difficult.

For the manufacture of forged and lattice sets, the following materials are used:

• corners;
• shaped pipes;
• rods of various diameters;
• corrugated fittings.

For the manufacture of entrance and interior doors, a variety of materials are used: plastic, glass, wood, metal. Each material has its own advantages and disadvantages, which must be considered when choosing a suitable model. Let's compare products from different materials, which can help in the future when choosing a suitable door design option.

Which is better plastic or iron?

• Plastic is a relatively cheap, but at the same time practical and harmless material. Plastic doors have many finishes and a lot of colors, which allows you to choose a product for any interior.

Compared to wrought iron models, plastic doors cannot boast such high strength and reliability. As an entrance structure, it is preferable to use metal doors rather than PVC doors.

• Glass doors have no less original appearance than metal models with forging elements. Although glass is inferior to iron in strength, it is extremely difficult to break such a door due to the following features of the material used:

1. Triplex. It is a laminated glass. The polymer film, with which the glass is glued, is able to hold the fragments on impact.
2. Matolux. In other words - tempered frosted glass. Allows light to pass through, but does not allow you to see what is happening behind the door. Has a hardness five times that of ordinary glass.

• Strained glass. Thanks to a special manufacturing technology, it is highly resistant to mechanical stress (ten times stronger than ordinary glass). Despite all the advantages of glass products, such doors are most often produced as interior options.

• Wooden doors are environmentally friendly and durable. A significant disadvantage of such products is poor moisture tolerance, which can lead to deformation of the door leaf.

• Wrought iron metal doors in no way inferior to models made of other materials. Due to the massive structure, iron products are mainly installed at the entrance to the room. Of course, there are exceptions: in large country houses, forged metal doors will look great not only in the exterior, but also in the interior of the room.

When choosing forged structures, you should pay attention to the quality of the material. Products made from high quality metals are more reliable and less susceptible to corrosion. In addition to the material of the door structure, the purpose of the room in which the forged model will be installed is of great importance, as well as the design of the interior and exterior.

For a private house, forged gates from the corners will be an excellent option. Corners are produced using the hot rolling method. Due to the shape of the material and high rigidity, such doors can withstand heavy loads. Forged corner gates have high strength and durability.

Antique doors differ in their dimensions and large mass. This model is decorated with rough metal elements. Antique doors are visually similar to the entrance structures of old locks.

Models with glass inserts or with a window look refined and sophisticated. Often, in addition to such products, wrought-iron canopies are installed on the door (to protect against precipitation). As you know, forged doors are quite expensive.

Wrought iron entrance doors will serve not only as reliable structures, but also emphasize the prestige of the house.

The main advantages of such products include:

• Easy to care for. Forged metal doors do not require constant and special care. Such products retain their original appearance for many years.
• High strength and durability.
• Resistance to mechanical stress and damage. Outdoor options are often subjected to additional treatment with anti-corrosion agents.
• Soundproofing.
• Thermal insulation.

• Reliability. A wrought iron door is harder to crack than a regular steel model.
• Original exclusive design. Often, decorative forged elements of door structures are made by craftsmen in a single copy. Patterns can be combined into geometric patterns and abstract compositions.

The main disadvantage of forged models is their high cost. But the exclusivity and high indicators of reliability and durability of the product compensate for the high price. Forged doors are not suitable for installation in all premises. Such a model will clutter up an apartment with a small area. Another disadvantage is the likelihood of metal corrosion, which can be exposed to models made of low-quality material.

Various designs and materials used, as well as forged elements, are responsible for the variety of options for manufacturing forged doors. Such elements perform not only decorative, but also an additional protective function.

Forged lattices on the door are made in the form of a frame, the inner space of which is filled with metal elements of various shapes. Forged grilles look good in combination with glass inserts on the door.

Forged handles have a wide range of models, but they can also be made to order according to individual sketches.

Such elements are often finished in bronze or gold. They look harmoniously on both wooden and metal structures. In addition to the exclusive and original appearance, such fittings are strong and durable.

Forged door strips are metal products that are used to connect and fasten other elements or as a separate decoration for wood massifs. Forged designs for gates are mainly made in the form of plant elements, various geometric patterns and monograms.

An original exclusive author's model with forging elements creating a floral arrangement. The model looks extraordinarily light and fits perfectly into the exterior of the building. This design would be an excellent option for a private house.

A wooden double-leaf door with glass inserts and wrought iron strips will accentuate the sophisticated interior of the room. Soft light passing through the glass into the room will create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort.

A massive wrought-iron door, complemented by an arch, will emphasize the good taste and high status of the owner of the premises. This model is suitable for installation in a cottage.

Forged patterns can complement wood models. Metal inserts in combination with glass do not make the product heavier at all and are in perfect harmony with the light colors of the door leaf.

Despite the fact that models with forging elements evoke associations with something bulky and heavy, there are small entrance doors for narrow doorways.

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