Wood Doors

When it comes to exterior doors, the most popular materials include metal and wood doors. Then for the inside, you will often find wood panel doors a common choice. If your home is like most, you probably have at least one exterior and several interior wood doors in need of replacement. Over time, exposure to moisture, no interior ventilation, lack of protective coating, loose hardware, and just normal wear and tear are causes for deterioration.

If you suspect your wood doors are in bad shape, you would notice the coating starting to rot or deteriorate, rusting, damaged, or loose hardware, or separation of panels. To get started, you will need to measure the door needing to be replaced. In fact, if you have a digital camera, we would recommend you take a photograph, which could be of assistance for the salesperson at the home improvement store. Then, consider the room and the purpose of the door so you can choose the right type of wood. For instance, a door on the bathroom where there is a lot of moisture would likely be different from wood doors on bedrooms.

Keep in mind that different wood offers different qualities. In addition, various types of wood have different colors, grains, and other elements that make them unique. Therefore, while appearance is important, you also want to choose wood doors based on quality and finish. The following are some of the more popular types of wood used for doors.

· Mahogany – Wood doors made from this type of wood has a fine grain and the wood is reddish brown. Mahogany is extremely durable and is great in that it resists shrinking, swelling, and warping.

· Walnut – For this type of wood, you will enjoy a fine texture and wood that also resists warping and shrinking. Additionally, wood doors made from walnut have a beautiful finish.

· Oak – Oak wood doors are very popular in that they are gorgeous, strong, and durable. This wood also resists moisture, making it a great choice for bathrooms.

· Maple – This wood is fine textured, strong, and hard.

· Cherry – Wood doors of cherry have a rich, elegant look. The grains are close and the wood resists warping and shrinking. Cherry also has a beautiful red color that works well with everything.

· Teak – Teak wood doors are durable, resistant to rot and moisture, and simply stunning.

· Pine – In this case, the wood is uniform in texture and with a lighter color, it makes beautiful wood doors.