Choosing exterior doors is not easy. There are many door models on the market, which does not make our task any easier. Doors are not just the calling card of our home; they should be comfortable and secure.
An important point to consider is the dimensions of the exterior doors. The minimum dimensions for doors in a single-family house are specified in the technical conditions that buildings and their location should meet (last updated on January 1, 2014). It is advisable to choose a door size that is functional and meets our needs. The issue of selecting the door size should be carefully discussed with the architect. The situation is different when we are renovating and want to replace the doors. In that case, we are limited by the building’s structure, and we must choose the door size exactly as permitted by the opening dimensions.
Width of exterior doors
According to regulations, entrance doors to a building should have a width of at least 90 cm. This is not always possible, which is why doors of other widths, such as 80 cm, 100 cm, and more, are also produced.
Doors with a width of 100 cm and more provide great comfort. We can easily bring in all our shopping, as well as a new sofa or other furniture.
However, it is important not to overdo it with the width of the doors. The wider the doors, the faster the hinges, handles, and locks wear out. Therefore, it is advisable to choose doors with a high allowable load capacity for the hinges, like those offered by Neway.
It is worth noting that the width of the door refers to the width of the door leaf. For the installation of the door, the opening should be 12-15 cm larger.
Height of external doors
Entrance doors should have a height of at least 200 cm, and it is advisable to adhere to this. This is the optimal height for doors, allowing us to easily bring in everything, and tall people will not have to bend down.
The opening for the door installation must be 6-7 cm taller than the door leaf.
The height of the door structure can be additionally increased by adding a transom. Doors with a transom will look more majestic and, most importantly, will allow more light into the room.
Doors with thicker panels – are they worth it?
Doors with thicker panels have better thermal and acoustic properties because a thicker panel allows for the introduction of more insulating material.
A thicker panel will lead to savings over time due to its very good insulation level. Neway doors rank among the best entrance doors in the world regarding panel thickness, achieving an impressive and rarely seen market thickness of 95 mm.
Entrance Doors and People with Disabilities
The width of doors for people with disabilities, which allows for a comfortable passage, such as for a wheelchair, is at least 90 cm. Wider doors may be problematic for people with disabilities as they will be much heavier and harder to open.
However, solutions in Neway doors come to the rescue, allowing control to open the door leaf using a remote control, smartphone, or transmitter. In the appropriate equipment version, these devices will allow the doors to be opened and closed from a distance in the same way. It is also possible to set the door to close after a specified time from when it is opened – for example, 45 seconds. This is helpful not only for people with disabilities crossing the entrance but also assists us in situations where we enter the house with our hands full, such as when carrying groceries. Neway doors will „think” for themselves to close behind us.
