Wooden doors

Types of Wooden Doors:

There are many types of wooden doors available in the market and you are wondered to choose the best for you. So, it is better to read about all of them before going to purchase so that you are clear at the time of buying. Here, we have shown some types of wooden doors, give a look at them.

1. Hardwood and Oak Doors:

   Woods like mahogany, walnut, elm are used to prepare hardwood doors. These doors are used to provide strength and stiffness to the doors as these woods are very hard. Oak is widely used in the homes for the construction of the doors. These are constructed in the factory by slicing the thin wood sheets which further glued together to get the strong doors.

2. Wooden Front Doors:

   Generally, the wood is used to construct the doors for the front of the home is heartwood which is available in many shades in the market. Examples of some trending wooden doors are traditional wooden doors with glass panels, mahogany single glass paneled doors, the rustic rectangular door, minimalist wooden doors, the arched wooden doors with artistic embellishments.

3. Wooden double doors

   Many doors are available in an attractive pattern with some rectangular and arched shapes. Many shades are available for the doors. Different colors and style are present for the doors in the market. Many doors are available which are studded with the glass panels. These doors are very superior quality with the stylish look for the entrance.

Wooden Door Price List

It is the price of wooden doors per square feet. You can have an idea of the type of wooden door you can purchase according to your budget.

Advantages of wooden doors

The following points are some advantages of wooden doors which will help you to choose the best material for your doors.

• Aesthetics

  The main reason for the selection of wooden windows and doors is because no material can beat the beauty and warmth of wooden material. It gives a natural look and gives a feeling of attachment with nature. Several other materials try to mimic the ubiquitous charm and beauty of the wooden doors but when the originality is available then there is no need to look at the other things. Additionally, wooden doors are available with the coating of paint that increase the beauty of the wooden doors.

• Insulation

  Several materials are very sensitive to the heat and temperature and may change their shape while wood is believed to be the best insulator of the heat and temperature. So, it is highly efficient in keeping your home warm in winter and cool during summer. Woods have very high R-values and hence it is not affected by the temperature and heat. It is also less prone to condensation as woods are insulated to electricity and heat.

• Longevity

  Doors tend to have a long life if the wood used in it is of very high quality.  With proper care, wood can live longer. Moreover, the woods are not prone to rust. In comparison to the steel frames, woods don't get dented. Woods also does not crack or chip.

• Customizable

  Woods can be trimmed or can make changes in it to fit any size for the doorway. It is easy to work with wood. Woods can be shaped in any shape which you want it to.

Disadvantages of wooden doors:

It is obvious that every object has some disadvantages but the point is how these cons are affectable. Go through these disadvantages and find out the suitable product for you.

• Treatment

  Only with the proper care and maintenance, your wooden door can survive for a longer period. Paint and coating are required after an interval of time so that it does not swell or shrink due to moisture. Paint also used to avoid rotting. With the crack and chipping, moisture can come in contact and thus led to fungi and bacteria to grow in it which can cause decay.

• Insects

  The worst enemy of the wood is an insect. A particular type is termites that attack the wood and rot the untreated wood. You can prevent the growth of insects on it by brushing or by other methods. You can also use insecticides to block the drilling holes for laying the eggs.

• Initial Cost

  A good quality wooden has a higher cost than the other materials but it does not mean you choose the others. An inferior quality of wood demands more maintenance and it may not last the distance either. In the long run wooden doors are believed to be highly costly. But the cost of the aluminum is a little bit more than the wood.

How to take care of wooden doors?

We have read all the advantages and disadvantages of using wooden doors, but the most important is their safety. If you are installing these doors in your house, then how you will take care of them? This is an important task for you to save your doors from getting damaged. Let's check the list given below and follow it. I ensure you that the life of your wooden doors will last for a long period of time.

1. Repaint finishing: If you find your door has peeled off from some places, then don’t wait for the next day.  Repaint the damaged parts of the door as soon as possible. But be careful, there are many finishes available in the market and you get confused. So, use that finish which is originally used. If you want to change the finish, then first remove the original finish and then recoat the entire door.

2. Cleaning: You must clean your doors regularly to maintain their beauty and functionality. As the dirt particles are harmful enough to destroy the finish of your door. For cleaning, you should use cotton clothes and warm water, and after cleaning, dry the surface.

3. Careful while a water penetration: If you are using a wooden door as an external door, then there are chances that water pierces into the wood which rot the door.  It is better to cut the rot and then fill that hole using the filler carefully.

4. It is always true that prevention is better than cure, so maintain wooden doors regularly and you will not face other problems.