5 Things To Know About Timber Doors!

Building a beautiful and robust home/office is no easy feat! And choosing the best options that would fit your budget and idea is an equally difficult task. We at Soleil help you create and select the perfect home/office with the best people and products.

One of the most common queries our clients have asked us is – How to select a door? And hence to help you finalize the best options, we are sharing the perfect guidance from the experts!

If we specifically talk about doors, there can be various types like timber/wood, metal, and glass doors! Metal (majorly steel) and glass doors are more common and suitable for commercial properties. At the same time, timber doors are the most appropriate for residential properties.

• Today we will talk about five things you must know about timber doors!

1. The timber you want to use for the door and the door frame should be first grade! It should be without decay, fungal growth, streaks, cracks, dead knots, warps, or wormholes.
2. The timber comes from different trees like Pine, Cedar, Teak, etc. The selection of wood depends on the quality and the cost of the wood! Teak is one of the rarest and most expensive timbers available.
3. Use a timber that is seasoned! Seasoning is the process of drying a piece of wood to make it sturdier and more suitable for doors and other furniture.
4. Timber doors contribute to a sustainable environment. According to research, timber products reduce carbon dioxide in the air.
5. Timber is durable and can last up to 60 or more years. It also has low thermal conductivity and is excellent as an insulator.

• Having shared a brief glimpse about the timber, here are some ways to identify a well-seasoned wood for your door and door frames.

1. Well-seasoned timber is heavy to lift
2. Most door frames are dark in the shade from the door
3. They feel silky to touch
4. There are grainy round/elliptical patterns on a seasoned timber
5. It does not show signs of sagging
6. It does not make a creaking sound while opening or closing, and if it does, the timber is not seasoned.
7. A plank of seasoned wood does not expand when exposed to dampness.

We hope this information about timber doors will help you choose the best quality door for your home! If you still have doubts or any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to the experts at Soleil! We take pride in providing the best Fire Rated And Non-Fire Rated Steel And Timber Doors.