Steel Doors vs Wooden Doors: Let’s be real — when we think of home, one of the most pressing considerations will be safety. We want to know that when we close our door, we’re safe and secure. A solid door is good to have, but it’s not just about style; it’s the barrier (or safety net) that is designed to keep your loved ones safe from the outside. Wooden doors have been the preferred decorative door for so long, mainly because they’re beautiful. But wooden doors have a vulnerability that many homeowners are starting to realize. More and more homeowners choose to use an alternative door that is much more superior: steel doors.
And one leading the charge in this space is NCL Buildtek, which has put all of this thought into their Optimus range of steel doors. Great designing at that — no compromising on strength and security with style.
Built to Be Stronger
The main reason homeowners are selecting steel rather than wood? Strength. Wooden doors look nice and brand new, but a few months or years down the road can be a different ball game; exposed to the changes in India’s weather will ultimately make doors warp, crack and loose strength. With steel doors like those in the Optimus range, offer no such vulnerabilities. Steel doors are strong and durable, and meant for resisting forced entry. If strength and safety are your top priority, there is little point in wasting your time with a wood door.
Fire Safety Comes Standard
We may not like to think about the worst-case scenario, but reality is reality, and we should be prepared. In the case of fire, every second counts. While a wooden door can feed flames, steel is an insulator. Our Optimus steel doors are fire-retardant, which slows the spread of fire and gives your family more time to get to safety. Hopefully you never need to take advantage of the slow burn feature, but if you do, you may save lives.
No Drama, Low Maintenance
Ask anyone with an old wooden door and it is a maintenance nightmare. From termite treatments to fix ups for seasonal swell, it never ends.
Optimus steel doors, you don’t have to worry about any of it. No termites. No swell when monsoon hits. No daily fixes or weekly touch ups. Just a strong, weather-rated door that looks great and you don’t have to worry about maintaining!
Good for your bills and the Planet
Steel doors do much more than secure your property — they are also eco-friendly, helping to minimise the work of your air conditioning and heating systems by keeping internal temperatures more stable. Combine that with the eco-friendly manufacturing processes employed by NCL Buildtek and this is a better choice for the environment as well.
Looks Matter Too
Gone are the days when steel doors looked boring. The Optimus range of steel doors have an incredibly sleek and stylish appearance and comes in several types of finishes. No matter whether your home reflects a modern aesthetic or is more historic in nature, you will find a design that will fit within your aesthetic.
If wooden doors have sentimental value, steel doors have the future. The Optimus range from NCL Buildtek is designed to satisfy the need in today’s world for safety and security without compromising style for a sense of safety. If you are in the start of planning a new build or renovation, you may reflect on what kind of door you wish to choose.
Because at the end of the day, a door is more than just an entry. It is protection. It is comfort. It is peace of mind.