Front door - plastic or aluminum

We have a wooden door and are very satisfied with it. I wouldn't put so much emphasis on the material but rather pay attention to other attributes, such as the fact that it is flush on both sides, has a minimum thickness (70 mm thickness everywhere is pretty good), then the insulation value is also right, and the lock was a deal-breaker for us. Not only because of security but also because of convenience; it should have self-locking with a panic function, and opening by button or finger press was an added feature. Since then, keys have become unnecessary. And it should also be nice, not something you see on every second house.

We have a plastic door, white, with a glass panel and a side section. It is opened with a key. It does what it is supposed to do. I think I’ll get more detailed advice at the next house... I have the feeling that I missed something.

We have a plastic door, white, with a glass panel and side section. It is opened with a key. It does what it is supposed to do.

Is the glass laminated safety glass or just tempered safety glass? Or rather, is there drill protection and a pull-resistant cylinder?

Was a security class specified?

Then you don't need to replace the door

When in doubt, simplify everything The trade has passed me by. However, I’m not really panicking about burglary - everything here is very well protected and uninteresting. Especially since - as mentioned before - the floor-to-ceiling glass doors around the house are certainly more exciting.

We have a wooden door and are very satisfied with it. I wouldn't put so much emphasis on the material, but rather pay attention to other attributes, such as that it is leaf-overlapping on both sides, has a minimum thickness (70 mm thickness everywhere is pretty good), then the insulation value is also right, and the lock was a deal breaker for us.

As far as I know, most household wooden doors are not solid but have a thicker real wood veneer. That's why you shouldn't really be fooled by the thickness. Much more important is that any door is preferably RC2 certified. That means the door has enough hooks and bolts, the filling material corresponds to the security class and is not just thick and well insulated, and that if present, glass inserts are laminated safety glass (i.e., burglary resistant).

When in doubt, just do everything. The trade passed me by. However, I'm not too worried about break-ins - everything here is very protected and uninteresting. Especially since - as already mentioned - the floor-to-ceiling patio doors all around the house are certainly more exciting.

The police offer consultations on crime prevention. You get a whole lot of useful tips there, and it’s also somewhat independent of companies.

Also, what retrofitting options are technically possible. However, as a builder, you should check it out beforehand.