ᐅ Front Door – PVC or Aluminum

Schimi1791 schrieb:

I also tend to prefer aluminum based on feeling. We do have uPVC windows with a wood-look finish, and the uPVC door can be supplied with the same design (foil finish), but I think windows and the front door are two different "objects."

That’s exactly how I see it, which is why I always recommend choosing aluminum for large fixed and sliding elements, even if you otherwise think uPVC is good enough for building components. But front doors, lift-and-slide doors, and similar are really in a different league altogether—due to their weight and/or size.

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superzapp schrieb:

If everything goes well, I should have pictures of installed Köster aluminum doors (MS 08) in the next few days.

I’m looking forward to that... 🙂

superzapp schrieb:

Hi, they showed us the power connection; I think it’s located inside, about halfway up on the hinge side. We are combining the motorized lock (Auto-Tronic) with a doorbell system (Turm.tech) that includes a camera, doorbell, fingerprint reader (optional modules with code lock, etc. available).

Fortunately, there are two power outlets near the front door that could be used for electricity. Unfortunately, they are on the handle side, not on the hinge side. When we renovated, I considered installing power on the hinge side 🙁. Maybe it is possible to choose the “power side”? Otherwise, the power cable would have to be routed around the top of the door. In the end, this wouldn’t be a big issue since the wall with the front door isn’t very large and will be completely redone anyway.

superzapp schrieb:

We are combining the motorized lock (Auto-Tronic) with a doorbell system (Turm.tech) that includes a camera, doorbell, fingerprint reader (optional modules with code lock, etc. available).

Since the appearance and quality of the front door are important to me, I’m leaning towards the BFD and Multi-Tronic options. However, I don’t want to overdo it. Are there significant differences between Auto-Tronic and Multi-Tronic? Multi-Tronic is fully electric and Auto-Tronic semi-electric?

Since the house will be renovated from the outside soon, I would like to keep the option open to install a new doorbell system with a camera later.

The mEa motor is mainly designed for unlocking. With Auto-Tronic, the door locks properly from a security standpoint. That’s why the motor (with Auto-Tronic) is quite affordable compared to other suppliers. I can control it however I want, since in the end it’s just about briefly closing two contacts 😉 The method used (smart home system, switch, etc.) doesn’t really matter.

Somehow, manually opening and closing a door still seems like a very good alternative to me. Aside from the fun factor, I don’t see any cost-benefit advantage. I’d rather hang some artwork on the wall.

hampshire schrieb:

Somehow, manually opening and closing a door still seems like a very good option to me. Aside from being a nice gimmick, I don’t see any cost-benefit advantage.

Well... of course, one could see it as a "gimmick" to equip a front door with a fingerprint scanner and, if desired, an electric (remote) opener—in other words, a door motor that actually opens and closes the front door (not just locks and unlocks it). This gadget would cost around €2,000 with Multi-Tronic. After all, many cars nowadays come standard with keyless-go (opening and starting the car without having to use a key), which I find very convenient. I also wouldn’t want to miss the automatic dimming of (LED) high beams and the speed-dependent cruise control in my car.
Of course, both for front doors and cars, it’s also possible to do without this "fancy stuff"... 🙂

I buy cars used, not costing more than three months’ salary, and simply replace them if they break down. I don’t bother with them, and the mentioned extras are already included. It’s a convenience factor. With a house, I assume a different holding period.