Entrance doors may consist of several elements, e.g. a moving sash (also referred to as hinged element) and a sidelight (fixed element). The moving sash is the element that has the lock and can be opened and closed.

The space between the individual panes of a multiple glazing is called air gap. Air gaps are usually filled with air or, for example, argon gas.

At adeco, the term Accenta stands for classic and modern plastic entrance door panels.

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Aluminium entrance doors are robust, energy-efficient and offer a wide range of design options. Since they are non-corrosive and weatherproof, they are easy to clean and maintain. Our aluminium entrance doors can be found in the Decenta catalogue.

The surfaces are the visible and touchable elements of an entrance door panel or profile; they can differ in haptics, structure and look. The effect of colours is decisively influenced by the surface structure. The impression that is created by the colour of any object is based on the light that hits the surface. Some rays of light are reflected, others absorbed. Smooth, shiny surfaces create stronger reflections of light than matt, structured surfaces. Metal microparticles create elegantly shimmering looks.

Clear glass is a transparent window pane.

You can design your individual entrance door with our entrance door configurator –  without engagement and in no time.

Our products have been designed for a long life-cycle. If you remember the following care instructions, your entrance door will keep its good look even after years of daily use. But please do not stick any labels or foils on the surface, since they might cause damages.

Finishes

adeco door panels are provided with hard-wearing, weatherproof coating materials of various lacquer systems. These are extremely resistant to atmospheric influences and retain their distinguished appearance for years. However, surface soiling due to dust and other airborne substances is unavoidable.

To ensure that you enjoy your entrance door panel for many years to come, we recommend regularly cleaning it with a damp, soft cloth. We recommend using a soft microfibre cloth. When soiled, hard or dry cleaning cloths are used surface scratching is unavoidable.

Cleaning, especially for Renolit-foil finishes, should take place when temperatures are cooler (below 20° Celsius). With Finea, Silvea and Satinea finishes, the temperature of both the surface to be cleaned and the cleaning agent must not exceed maximum 25°C. Refrain from vigorous rubbing when cleaning. Cleaning with a steam-jet degreaser is not permitted.

To remove heavier soiling, try adding a commercially available neutral ph or weak alkaline cleaning agent such as soft soap, Pril or similar  to lukewarm water. All cleaning agents must be immediately rinsed with clear water.

Soiling due to grease, oil, soot, adhesive residue etc. can best be removed using aromatic white spirits or isopropyl alcohol (IPA). Test first on a small inconspicuous area. Do not use solvents which contain esters, ketones, high-grade alcohols, aromates, glycol ethers or halogenated hydrocarbons or the like. Do not use abrasive cleaners as these could damage the finish.  

Matt stainless steel / Polished stainless steel

Due to its composition, stainless steel does not rust solely through contact with oxygen. Nevertheless, rust film can form on the surface due to environmental conditions (air containing salt and iodine), through contact with ferrous materials or other soiling. These impurities on the stainless steel parts, brought from outside, can be removed with a special stainless steel cleaner.

To protect against surface soiling, it is recommended that you regularly treat the stainless steel components with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner. Under no circumstances should abrasive cleaners or chlorinated cleaning agents be used as these could alter the finish.

Burnished brass

Brass takes on a matt patina over the course of time due to the effects of weather, which is typical for this material. This patina is a natural protection of the metal against external influences. Over time, the material begins to brighten again in areas of use, which accentuates the value of the brass. For cleaning, simply use a damp cloth followed by a dry cloth.

LED Lighting

In order to extend the life cycle of LED lightings, we recommend using them from dusk till daybreak. Especially dark entrance door colours in exposed locations with substantial sun radiation result in higher temperatures of the LEDs, reducing their durability. New LEDs can be ordered from specialist shops.

Walnut – Oak – Jatoba

As a natural product, wood exhibits varying colouration and grains. Due to the effects of weather, wood is subject to an ongoing natural transformation process.

Without regular maintenance, the original wood shade quickly takes on a natural, pale-grey patina. Should the wood surface exhibit cracks, it is conceivable that the wooden slat has moved.

The colour of the wood can be revived using commercially available furniture oils made specifically for outdoor applications. Wood wax products (PNZ Wood Wax L) available in specialist shops also protect wood against greying, without sealing the pores. These products are weather-resistant, water-repellent and environmentally friendly.

For handles which are combined with oiled wood, soil particles can be removed from the wood pores using mild soapy water and a firm brush with natural bristles. Afterwards, furniture oil available from specialist shops may be applied sparingly with a soft brush. After waiting 10 minutes wipe off the excess oil that did not absorb using a lint-free cloth. This treatment should be performed once or twice per year.

Oiling the wood brings out a warm hue, which makes the wood grain more prominent. And rain water beads and rolls off better. In general, the oil treatment brings out the richness of the colour and guarantees the weather-resistance.

Chinchilla is an ornamental glass with a particular surface structure.

You can design your individual entrance door with our entrance door configurator – without engagement and in no time.

An decorative groove is a special milling used as a design element.

The term Decenta includes all series and panels with modern design made of aluminium.

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Panels can also be film-coated, e.g. with a decor imitating wood or an individual colour.

Modern entrance doors have structural components to lend stability, and decorative elements to create designs. Among the structural components are the frame profiles, which are used to fix the door to the brickwork, and sash profiles, which  make up the sash that moves with every opening and closing. Door panels are decorative elements creating individual looks. Door panels by adeco are eye-catchers and also improve the functionality of entrance doors. For many years, adeco has been producing panels that provide excellent energy efficiency and meet high security standards.

Modern entrance doors have structural components to lend stability, and decorative elements to create designs. Among the structural components are the frame profiles, which are used to fix the door to the brickwork, and sash profiles, which  make up the sash that moves with every opening and closing. Door panels are decorative elements creating individual looks. Door panels by adeco are eye-catchers and also improve the functionality of entrance doors. For many years, adeco has been producing panels that provide excellent energy efficiency and meet high security standards.

Decorative features refer to the decorative design of our entrance doors. They are often made of stainless steel or anodized aluminium plates.

The ESC concept

• The elastic sandwich compound for panels installed in exposed positions or coated in dark colours.
• The elastic sandwich concept minimises the forces emanating from strong sun radiation or extreme cold.
• The increased resistance is due to cellulose inserts in the foam core and a reduction in glued surfaces.
• Available for aluminium panels ≥ 36 mm total panel thickness.

You can design your individual entrance door with our entrance door configurator – without engagement and in no time.

The euro cylinder escutcheon conceals part of the key hole and thus makes it more difficult for burglars to break in using tools.

Epoxy resin is a plastic that is created by a reaction of resin and hardener.

Components made from epoxy resin or from glass fibre and epoxy resin are characterised by the following features:

• high dimensional stability
• low thermal conductivity
• good mechanical strength
• high heat resistance
• excellent wear resistance

Modern entrance doors have design components that lend stability to the door, and also decorative elements. Among the technical components is the casement frame you need to fix the door in the brickwork, and the sash frame that moves whenever the door is opened or closed. The door panel with its different designs obviously is the decorative element.  Door panels by adeco do not only have outstanding looks, they also support the functionality o entrance doors. For many years, adeco has been producing panels with an excellent energy efficiency and a high security standard.

Frosted glass is produced by the sandblasting or acid etching of clear glass, so that transparent is turned into translucent glass.

A fanlight is a window fixed above the entrance door. It is often used where the entrance area is especially high.

Flush decorative features generally establish an even surface with the panel (as opposed to projecting inlays and decorative features).

The integration of an ekey fingerprint scanner into our handles represents design-oriented state-of-the-art technology. The elegant, purely designed stainless steel handle is the  ideal solution to get into your own home easily, safely and without keys. In one "sweep" the door opens. The intelligent software keeps up and recognizes the changes in your childrens' fingerprints when they grow up as well as any other change in a user's behaviour. A system that offers a lot more security than a key that can be stolen or get lost.

The integration of an ekey fingerprint scanner into our handles represents design-oriented state-of-the-art technology. The elegant, purely designed stainless steel handle is the  ideal solution to get into your own home easily, safely and without keys. In one "sweep" the door opens. The intelligent software keeps up and recognizes the changes in your childrens' fingerprints when they grow up as well as any other change in a user's behaviour. A system that offers a lot more security than a key that can be stolen or get lost.

There are many different types of glass affecting the security, thermal insulation and look of the door. Among other types of glass, toughened safety glass (ESG) is availalble for our door panels.

Glasses with low emissivity coatings are characterized by a special coating on the inside of the glass, increasing thermal insulation.

An integrated design is especially important for our Decenta range. Only in this way can we achieve a symbiosis of form, colour, material and function. We think that handles also stand for design. This thinking creates even more possibilities to underline the design language of the entrance door panel. The fixture of handles on the door panel represents design in perfect form and also offers an additional benefit, especially in the case of handles without integrated finger scanners: there is significantly more space between lock and door handle, increasing the freedom of movement when opening and closing the door. A smooth surface, rounded edges: our handles stand for good grips.

Hinges hold the sash of an entrance door in its position and allow it to be opened and closed.

The interior lever handle is often referred to as "door handle" located on the inside of the entrance door.

Inlays are small decorative bars made of brushed stainless steel, which are screwed and/or glued into grooves on the door panel.

Projecting inlays:
Inlays are a very special way to accentuate the surface. They create geometric designs with individual, expressive contours. Projecting inlays increase this effect even more.

Flush inlays:
flush inlays do not offer the same expressive look, but are characterised by the fact that they are particularly easy to maintain.

A kick plate is a plate that is fixed at the bottom of the door panel, protecting the door from damage. It can also be used as a design feature.

Some of our entrance door panels can be equipped with LEDs. So the entrance to your home can be illuminated at night – a visual highlight.

Please refer to your local specialist supplier for detailed information on different variants, design and security categories of locks.

Laminated safety glass is reinforced by a tear-resistant foil. In addition, it considerably reduces the danger of splinters and shards and inreases the sound insulation value.

Lead glazings are made of sections of glass supported in lead cames. This results in unique decorative glazings.

Ornamental frames are frames made of moulded profiles. They are often used to frame glazed inserts.

The glass pane is mirrored in a way that, during daylight and with the light inside switched off, you can only see through the glass from inside to outside, and not the other way round.

The opening direction describes the direction towards which the door opens: to the left or to the right.

For our carefully manufactured plastic entrance door panels, we have set high standards in terms of design and technology. When it comes to thermal insulation and safety, they offer a very good quality.

Patterned glasses have a modified surface structure to achieve a decorative effect.

PVC is a special kind of plastic, which is often used for windows and entrance doors.

The design of entrance door panels often shows divisions of the panel into partial areas, which then are given a different look.

By special processes (sandblasting or acid etching), parital areas of the glazing can be turned into translucent glass. This also serves as a protection against prying eyes.

If required, we can supply our entrance door panels with additional RC2 certification. The certification is based on German Industry Standard EN1627. Our door panels are approved as burglary-resistant.

RAL chart colours represent a predefined, unvarying colour palette. We offer more than 100 RAL colours and decor films. If you require any special colour which you cannot find in our standard range, please do not hesitate to contact us.

A resistance class (RC) is a classification method to describe the protection an entrance door offers. Our panels are available with RC2 classification, based on the German Industry Norm DIN1637. Our door panels withstand a forced break-in as defined by the RC2 standard.

The surfaces are the visible and touchable elements of an entrance door panel or profile; they can differ in haptics, structure and look. The effect of colours is decisively influenced by the surface structure. The impression that is created by the colour of any object is based on the light that hits the surface. Some rays of light are reflected, others absorbed. Smooth, shiny surfaces create stronger reflections of light than matt, structured surfaces. Metal microparticles create elegantly shimmering looks.

A sandwich panel represents the setup of the entrance door panel. It is made of various materials in order to achieve better product properties in terms of thermal insulation or security.

Nowadays, entrance doors often have additional glass sidelights to allow more light into the hallway.

For additional security, you may want to equip our entrance door panels with safety glass or an metal core.

Modern entrance doors have design components that lend stability to the door, and also decorative elements. Among the technical components is the casement frame you need to fix the door in the brickwork, and the sash frame that moves whenever the door is opened or closed. The door panel with its different designs obviously is the decorative element.  Door panels by adeco do not only have outstanding looks, they also support the functionality o entrance doors. For many years, adeco has been producing panels with an excellent energy efficiency and a high security standard.

Stainless steel has a special degree of purity, therefore it is perfectly suited for exterior decorative features for entrance doors or their handles.

A German Industry Norm (DIN) is used to specify the opening direction of doors. Note: the swing direction is where the hinges can actually be seen.

The structural form is made up of the moving part of the entrance door (door sash) and the number of sidelights and/or  the fanlight. Today, entrance doors including sidelights or a fanlight have become very popular.

Stop seals provide an improved sealing of the gap between frame and sash profile.

There are different levels of translucency available, depending on the various options for sandblasting and acid etching.

We reduce the risk of glass breakage by using toughenend safety glass (or SPSG) for the inside and outside panes of glass inserts for door panels. It offers increased strength compared with float glass. If toughened glass breaks due to high impact, it will crumble into granular chunks instead of jagged shards. This glazing set-up is standard with our premium products, double-sided attachment panels. If increased protection against burglary is required, we recommend to put a P4A pane in centre position of a triple glazing.

The triple glazing not only insulates against wind and weather. It also insulate the building and reduce energy consumption and thus energy costs.

The Ug value refers to the thermal insulation of the glass. The smaller this value, the better the thermal insulation.