Door Construction: Which One Is Right For Your Home?
When buying a new door for your property, it is a good idea to know how it has been built so that you can choose the best possible option for your home. In this article you will find information on the benefits of each type of door construction that we hope will help you make your decision.
There are four main construction methods that you will see mentioned on our site:
- Stud construction
- Mortise and tenon construction (M&T)
- Engineering construction
- Solid core construction
This guide is intended to help you understand each of these terms, so you can make a more informed decision about which door is right for your home.
We will see how each method works and what significant advantages each type of door could provide. For example, if you want a particularly weather-resistant door, you may want to go for one option, while others may be better if you want a more detailed door or one with a very specific weight and thickness.
What is stud construction?
A dowel is a small circular rod that is used to connect two structures. In dowel construction, the various components of a door are built separately and then joined together using dowels or dowels.
The lower, upper and middle rails along with the panels and studs are held together by a hydraulic press, while the glue on the pegs dries.
Knurled cleats are often used, so that the glue can seep into small grooves in the cleat, making the fit even tighter.
Many interior doors are constructed using a peg construction process and some exterior doors are also constructed using this method.
Kiln-dried wood is considered the perfect material for dowel doors as it goes through a drying process to stop any swelling or shrinkage that occurs when used. This keeps the pins firmly in place and the integrity of the door strong.
There is a real safety benefit to peg construction, as pegs make the wood slab very difficult to break due to the lack of vulnerable points. One of the other great advantages of this method is that it allows more details and decoration, since the door can be made more complex than if it were built with a single solid core.
Profits
- Strength and security
- Detail added to the decoration of the door.
What is mortise and tenon construction (M&T)?
In mortise and tenon construction, a dowel from one piece of wood is inserted into a mortise hole in another section. These are then wedged to create a solid bond, requiring no dowels as noted above.
Mortise and tenon doors are particularly weather resistant, as the door panels are fitted with waterproof putty. This makes them perfect for an exterior door that is likely to be subjected to blows by wind and rain, so you will notice that many of our toughest exterior doors are made using this method of construction.
Profits
- Weather resistant
- Durable
- Excellent for exterior doors
What is an engineering construction and solid core construction doors?
Most of the internal and external doors on our site are designed. These doors can have a chipboard or wood core, with a pine, hardwood, oak, or walnut facing as the cladding.
This is much better for the environment as it represents a more efficient use of raw materials, which is great news if you are concerned about keeping your home as green as possible. Using a veneer over a core means that you can get an attractive looking door but at a very competitive and cost effective price, another great advantage.
A solid core is not the only option; You can also opt for a hollow core or a semi-solid core. The hollower the door core, the more profitable the door will be as a general rule.
One of the main advantages of engineered doors is that they do not warp or twist like a solid wood door would over time; The joining methods used prevent the wood from moving inside the door. One downside is that more hollow cores are less effective at preventing heat from passing through them, so if you are concerned about this, you will need to choose a door with a solid core or a full wood door.
Profits
- environmental friendly
- Economic
- No warping or twisting