ᐅ Front Door – Which Supplier Would You Recommend?

Created on: 13 Nov 2018 14:17
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Hello forum,
I have now read extensively, watched videos, and gathered quotes. Initially, I considered a door from OBI, but the standard size (110cm x 220cm (43 inches x 87 inches)) does not fit. In the end, I have narrowed it down to three suppliers:

1. Köster aluminum front door (only with the "Security Package 2," which adds over 300 euros extra): about 3200
2. Groke aluminum front door (standard RC2): about 2800
3. Hörmann "Thermosafe," currently a promotional front door, all features included, unlike the other two it has an overlapping sash (which I find more attractive, but wouldn’t otherwise pay the 500-euro premium). RC3. Price about 2950
All doors: no sidelights.

I believe I read here in the forum (and elsewhere) that Groke and Köster are good choices. Both doors have a depth of over 9cm (3.5 inches) and seem very solid. I am unsure about the Hörmann (depth 8cm (3 inches)). The Thermosafe is considered upper class, while the Thermocarbon is too expensive for me. Hörmann probably has the best insulation value and the highest security rating. But, as a sales manager told me yesterday: it’s a DIY store door you won’t find in specialist stores – and he dismissed it as cheap quality.

Inotherm, Bayerwald, and similar brands are out of consideration—simply too expensive.
The saying "Your front door is your business card" is useless for me because the whole external appearance doesn’t matter if the person behind the door is forgettable. After a short time (about two minutes), even the most beautiful front door can’t save you if the person makes you want to run away.
I like all the suggested doors. I’m looking for a tasteful door, but I don’t spend 15 minutes daily on a nice day in front of the door with a coffee in my hand admiring the artwork. So aesthetics are not a discussion point for me.
Wood is not an option.

Who here in the forum can share experience to help me with my decision? I would appreciate any tips.
K1300S22 Jan 2021 16:04
... especially if you already know that it will be repeated again next year. 😉
Tolentino22 Jan 2021 16:05
Yes, although a few people might see through that strategy, it wouldn’t change much in terms of overall leverage during a serious shortage. Most people won’t look at it more closely.
One year is simply not a short enough period for a decision; it gives the customer too much time to reconsider.
Nida35a22 Jan 2021 16:27
Sales tool, all prices are expensive according to the price list, and due to promotional items, 80% of decisions are concentrated on a few products, just production control.
Tolentino22 Jan 2021 16:30
Yes, exactly. There are many reasons for this; plain stock clearance sales are outdated. The strange thing is that it works really well, even though everyone claims they are not receptive to it. But anyone who says that is lying (or simply mistaken).
11ant22 Jan 2021 16:33
Offers make the most sense at the beginning and end of winter because that’s when people are most aware of drafty windows. “We probably need to do something about that soon.” – “Yes, let’s start with the front door, and if the company does a good job, we’ll save up for the rest and then talk to the bank.” By the way, does anyone have statistics for Christmas 2020? Without the impact of COVID-19, December is usually a crucial quarter for retail.
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
Tolentino22 Jan 2021 16:36
Yes, online retail is booming (actually across all industries), while physical retail is struggling. In the overall consumer electronics market, this balances out to slight growth.