4 Most Popular Types Of Doors

They may not look it, but doors are usually not made from one single slab of wood. Remember, wood expands and contracts depending on the weather, so doors have to be constructed using interlocking pieces that spread out the expansion and contraction and keep their structural integrity intact. Also, if they are constructed from a single piece of wood, they could end up tearing the hinges off the frames because of how heavy some types of wood are.

So let us take a look at the different styles and types of doors available in the market today. Each type has its own strength and weakness, and it would do you well to acquaint yourself with them before making a purchase.

1. Hollow Core Flush- These are made from two 1 - 1.5 inch wide solid wooden boards with a cardboard webbing running through the interior. The cardboard webbing provides stability to the structure and prevents bloating. However, one problem with these structures is that they can be damaged easily, so these work best as internal doors rather than external ones.

2. Solid Core Flush- This is the same as the previous type, with one notable addition - the hollow space between the cardboard webbing is filled with a particleboard, adding a bit of weight to the structure and making hardy enough to act as an external door. However, these need to be kept well painted, because if water seeps in and the particleboard gets wet, you might just have to throw the whole thing away.

3. Stamped Hardboard - Hardboard, ironically is a soft material, but can be made to look like natural wood after molding. Some are hollow while others can be filled with materials like foam. While ideal for the interior of the house where they are bound to be treated more gently, this is an inexpensive option that can last a long time if taken proper care of. However, they can become irreparably damaged if they are allowed to get wet.

4. Fiberglass - Fiberglass is rapidly gaining popularity as a constructing material because of its durability and flexibility. However, they are still more expensive than the previous options.

For those rebuilding their homes or building new homes and looking for doors, Denver has plenty of options. What is important is that you make a smart choice after weighing a variety of factors like your budget, the kind of design you want, as well as how susceptible your home is to things like humidity.