Wooden Door Comparison

Wooden Doors

Wooden Door Comparison

Wooden doors can be classified according to their opening type (swing doors, sliding doors, folding doors), or according to their purpose. Below is a description of various wooden door types, including their pluses and minuses.

Wooden Door Opening Possibilities

Wooden doors are typically swing type doors (they open either inwards or outwards), but other opening mechanisms are also possible. Four major wooden door opening types are outlined below.

Wooden swing doors,
Wooden tilt ant turn doors,
Wooden sliding doors,
Wooden folding doors.

Wooden swing doors are the standard hinged wooden doors, either single panel or double panel, known as French doors. They swing open, either inwards or outwards, depending on the chosen type; no additional ventilation options are included. This is a common option for interior wooden doors and exterior wooden doors, both front doors and back doors. Swing wooden doors are durable and need almost no hardware maintenance.
Wooden tilt and turn doors have three opening positions: tilt for ventilation, swing open for passage, and night vent for trickle ventilation. This type of wooden doors is convenient when the room has no operable windows; tilt and turn wooden doors can be used for both air ventilation and access. This is a popular choice for balconies and patios. However, tilt and turn wooden doors are less durable compared to the regular swing type wooden doors. Tilt and turn wooden doors open inwards as standard.
Wooden sliding doors are usually made of two panels, one sliding over the other in parallel. This is very useful in small rooms, as sliding wooden doors take no extra space when opened. Sliding wooden doors come in different sizes and can be quite wide, due to their reinforced wooden profiles. This allows for large glazing units, which will provide much natural light and broad views into the outside. Sliding wooden doors are often chosen as patio doors, balcony doors, garden doors, etc. They are easy to operate and quiet. Most sliding doors can be stopped and locked in any opening position.
Wooden folding doors are gaining popularity in many countries. They are made of two or more wooden door panels connected to each other. Folding wooden doors open by folding one by the other in a manner similar to the accordion. This allows to save space and to open a wide area all at once. Folding wooden doors can be very wide if needed, so that to make an impressive connection of the inside with the outside. Folding wooden doors are often used as an exit to a patio or garden. They add aesthetic value to your home.

Wooden Interior Doors

Wooden interior doors are traditionally chosen for homes. They are good sound insulators and are easy to operate. Interior wooden door design can be chosen by the individual requirements and the interior of the house. Interior wooden doors can be glazed with glass units of different kinds, including clear float glass, textured glass, frosted glass, and others. Two types of wooden doors are generally used ...Read more as interior doors:
- Wooden swing doors.
- Wooden sliding doors.
Interior wooden doors are made from thinner wooden profiles with lower thermal insulation, as keeping the heat is less relevant for interior doors. These wooden doors are less resistant to water and extreme temperatures, so they should be used for interior applications only. Currently, Economy Budget Profile is the only profile option for interior wooden doors in the price calculator. Hide

Wooden Exterior Doors

Wooden exterior doors are regular swing type doors that are used as front doors or apartment doors in residential areas and commercial buildings. They are made from thick wooden profiles and therefore are stronger and more durable than interior wooden doors. Exterior wooden doors are resistant to the elements such as rain, cold, and heat, which makes them suitable for exterior purposes. ...Read more Due to their thick core, exterior wooden doors have high levels of heat and sound insulation. You can customize the wooden door design: choose glazing units from various textured glass, painted glass, and shaped glass options; you can specify the paint, stain or varnish in your preferred colour. Exterior wooden doors usually open outwards in order to improve safety (in case of emergency) and security. But it is also possible to choose inward opening exterior wooden doors. For increased security, wooden exterior doors can be equipped with various high-quality locks. Hide

Wooden Patio Doors

Wooden patio doors encompass several types of wooden doors. These are all exterior doors serving as an exit to a balcony, patio, garden, etc. Wooden patio doors usually involve large glass units which allow natural light to flow inside the rooms, making them look bigger and brighter. Additionally, wooden patio doors serve as large windows through which you can see the scenery behind your wooden doors. It should be noted that wooden patio doors can be made in different sizes, some of them much larger than ...Read more the standard exterior wooden doors, making it possible to cover wide door openings, or even the whole wall. There are several aspects to consider when looking for a wooden patio door:
- Required width,
- Ease of operation,
- Sill (threshold) height,
- Budget considerations.
Wooden patio doors come in different styles; here we offer four options for you to consider.
Tilt and turn patio doors involve one wooden door panel; they are cheap and functional. Tilt and turn patio doors have three opening possibilities: tilt from the top for ventilation, turn for full access, and have a night vent facility for trickle ventilation. Tilt and turn patio doors are often used in balconies. The standard opening type is inward opening wooden doors, but it is also possible to produce outward opening wooden patio doors (without the tilt facility). The downside of wooden tilt and turn patio doors is their high sill, and heavy size restrictions.
French patio doors are made of two wooden door panels, each of them hinged in the wooden door frame. Both panels swing open (either inwards or outwards) and meet in the centre when closed. French patio wooden doors differ from other types of double doors in that there is no mullion when both wooden door panels are open. This is very convenient when you need to carry large objects inside, or simply to enjoy the view outside your room. It has become a standard that one panel of wooden French patio doors is the “master panel”. This is where the handle is fixed. For everyday use, you can operate the master panel only, while the other panel is securely fixed. In order to open both wooden door panels, you need to pull a lever in the frame. The master panel has two additional ventilation facilities: tilt position and night vent. French patio doors usually have large glass panes which can be subdivided into small rectangles using wooden window grid, e.g. Georgian bars. Because of the wooden window grid and glass, French patio doors make your home attractive and elegant. French patio wooden doors are mostly used to connect the inside with a balcony, patio or garden. To imitate the traditional French door design, wooden French patio doors can be combined with a top light (a fixed narrow wooden window above the door) or sidelights (tall and narrow wooden windows on each side).
Sliding patio doors have two or more panels: usually one fixed and one operable. Sliding patio doors are suitable for small rooms, because they open in a way that requires almost no space: the mobile panel is pushed over the fixed panel and stays in parallel with it. Sliding patio doors are sometimes called sliding glass doors, because they involve large glass units which provide light and sunshine into the rooms. Wooden sliding patio doors are easy to operate, secure and durable. Their security is enhanced by installing security blocks which hinder any attempt to lift the panels off the tracks from the outside. Another option is a removable security bar which can be fixed on the inside of wooden sliding patio doors to hinder the sliding motion when wooden doors are closed; this is useful for when you are away for longer periods of time. In order to achieve good sound and heat insulation, wooden sliding patio doors are glazed using double glazing or triple glazing units. Wooden sliding patio doors are often used to connect indoors with a balcony, patio or garden. They are commonly used in residential buildings, hotels, private houses, etc. Wooden sliding patio doors not only give a quick access to the outside, but also allow enjoying the view and sunshine in colder months.
Folding patio doors are made of two or more wooden panels which can be folded open. Folding patio doors are also known as accordion doors, because of the way they open and close, folding in one or both directions. Folding patio doors usually have tracks at the top and bottom which direct the movement of the wooden door panels, making them easy to operate. These wooden patio doors can be used to cover wide door openings and connect the inside with a patio or garden. When open, folding patio doors leave the whole opening unobstructed and take very little space. Folding patio doors often have slim wooden profiles and large panes of glass which provide much natural light and make your rooms look bigger. Despite their stylish and modern appearance, folding patio doors have some drawbacks. The sill of folding patio doors is usually higher compared to other types of patio doors; the operation mechanism is also somewhat more complicated and needs some experience. Compared to other types of wooden doors, folding patio doors have a higher price.
For increased security, all types of wooden patio doors can be equipped with high quality locks. Hide

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