What Are Steel Doors

steel doors are manufactured from solid quality steel. however, they are not fully made of solid steel. matter of fact steel doors is made with polyurethane or polystyrene core coated with a thin skin of steel material. back in the day, they are commonly used for industrial and commercial purposes. but due to the security and need low money for the maintenance of steel doors, they are also sometimes used for residential buildings

in this blog, we gonna discuss essential features, advantages, and disadvantages of using steel doors for buildings.

Features Of Steel Doors

1. steel doors are not made of solid steel they are heavy and would wear off hinges and frame.

2. steel door uses steel with a gauge between 16 and 24.

3. steel is a conductor of heat and cold but the core material of steel door act as thermal insulation.

4. steel doors are way better than other doors such as fiberglass doors or wooden doors concerning thermal insulation.

5. before purchasing a steel door, all the required cutouts must be planned and made before installation

Advantages Of Steel Doors

advantages of using steel doors in buildings are

1.  steel doors are safer compared to other door materials. they are difficult to damage by an intruder. the steel skin is impervious to most attempts to damage
2. steel doors are fire rated on the requirements and standard building codes
3.  steel doors are weatherproof.
4. they are strong and durable.

Disadvantages Of Steel Doors

the major disadvantages of steel doors in buildings are 

1.  steel doors are heavy, and its installation is difficult.
2. steel doors are prone to scratches or dents that might require repainting or finishing.
3. it is difficult to make cutouts on steel doors