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Published: October 26, 2006
One of the first things people notice when approaching a home, the front door says a lot about the style of the house, as well as the homeowners' personality. What better way is there to beautifully accent your home than with wood entry doors? Wood entry doors are a traditional choice for homeowners, as their look of classic Old World craftsmanship creates a warm inviting feeling for anyone who approaches.
This is something that can't be achieved as well with fiberglass or metal doors.
Some people might be hesitant to install wood entry doors in their home. Common misconceptions suggest that wood entry doors are a deterrent in energy conservation, as they warp, allowing for too much air leakage. Although this can be a problem far down the road, it has become less of a concern due to present developments. With relatively new technology, wood entry doors are produced and assembled with methods that make the doors more resistant to warping, bowing or twisting.
The cut and turn method involves cutting a solid piece of lumber lengthwise into multiple pieces, rotating every other piece 180 degrees and gluing them back together. Another method involves creating a core with different types of wood, such as carved mahogany, maple or cedar. The core would then be covered with a thin layer of any species of wood the homeowner wants. This method produces a door with the look of solid wood as well as a stronger resistance to warping.
There are several things that can factor into what kind of wood entry doors work best for your home. Different locations can have different effects on wooden doors, depending on the climate and weather. The look of the house can also benefit from wood entry doors. A rustic looking home might go with a fir or hemlock while a more majestic house could do well with oak or carved mahogany. A great way to accent the interior of your home is with cabinets or shelving units that match the wood entry doors. Even better is a porch or deck that goes with the adjoining doors. This combination can create a very pleasing image for anyone first visiting the home, whether they are a visiting guest or prospective buyer.
There are many types of wood that can be made into doors. The key is to find what works best for your home. Both the look and longevity are what's important. There are many considerations to take when selecting wood entry doors. There are several styles of paneling and frames which are meant to work with different types of houses as well as a large selection of wood species to choose from. Cedar, birch, ash, cherry, fir, maple, oak, pine, hemlock, redwood, walnut and mahogany doors are all popular choices.
It is important to keep in mind that wood entry doors will wear faster than metal or fiberglass doors, even with the current production techniques. Both the sun's UV rays and moisture from rain will gradually break down the wood; warping and bowing is inevitable. However, wooden doors can last for quite a long time and are not very hard to repair or replace. You simply have to consider if the look the door gives your home is worth it.
Vandervort, Don. Entry Doors. 2006. Don Vandervort. 25 October 2006. http://hometips.com/cs-protected/guides/entrydoors .html
Herzfeld, Stephanie. August 2005. 2006. FindArticles. October 25 2006. http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0JVJ/is _4_16/ai_n14876128
Some people might be hesitant to install wood entry doors in their home. Common misconceptions suggest that wood entry doors are a deterrent in energy conservation, as they warp, allowing for too much air leakage. Although this can be a problem far down the road, it has become less of a concern due to present developments. With relatively new technology, wood entry doors are produced and assembled with methods that make the doors more resistant to warping, bowing or twisting.
The cut and turn method involves cutting a solid piece of lumber lengthwise into multiple pieces, rotating every other piece 180 degrees and gluing them back together. Another method involves creating a core with different types of wood, such as carved mahogany, maple or cedar. The core would then be covered with a thin layer of any species of wood the homeowner wants. This method produces a door with the look of solid wood as well as a stronger resistance to warping.
There are several things that can factor into what kind of wood entry doors work best for your home. Different locations can have different effects on wooden doors, depending on the climate and weather. The look of the house can also benefit from wood entry doors. A rustic looking home might go with a fir or hemlock while a more majestic house could do well with oak or carved mahogany. A great way to accent the interior of your home is with cabinets or shelving units that match the wood entry doors. Even better is a porch or deck that goes with the adjoining doors. This combination can create a very pleasing image for anyone first visiting the home, whether they are a visiting guest or prospective buyer.
There are many types of wood that can be made into doors. The key is to find what works best for your home. Both the look and longevity are what's important. There are many considerations to take when selecting wood entry doors. There are several styles of paneling and frames which are meant to work with different types of houses as well as a large selection of wood species to choose from. Cedar, birch, ash, cherry, fir, maple, oak, pine, hemlock, redwood, walnut and mahogany doors are all popular choices.
It is important to keep in mind that wood entry doors will wear faster than metal or fiberglass doors, even with the current production techniques. Both the sun's UV rays and moisture from rain will gradually break down the wood; warping and bowing is inevitable. However, wooden doors can last for quite a long time and are not very hard to repair or replace. You simply have to consider if the look the door gives your home is worth it.
Vandervort, Don. Entry Doors. 2006. Don Vandervort. 25 October 2006. http://hometips.com/cs-protected/guides/entrydoors .html
Herzfeld, Stephanie. August 2005. 2006. FindArticles. October 25 2006. http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0JVJ/is _4_16/ai_n14876128
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