What’s The Difference Between Flush Doors And Solid Wooden Doors?
When it comes to choosing which type of doors to install in your buildings there are many different options – depending upon the building use, the doors installed may be governed by mandatory safety and security guidelines (public buildings, communal residential buildings, and such) or less so in private residential houses. Internal doors come in a wide range of different designs, colours, styles and materials, but are mainly classified in two distinct categories – flush doors and panelled doors. Issues such as aesthetics, as well as the practicalities of the doors will always need to be considered – here are some aspects of different door options for you to consider:
Flush Doors
Flush doors are built from a wooden ‘skeleton’ frame which is then covered on both sides with thin timber sheets giving the look of a solid door. The hollow space in between the sheets is often filled with fire-retardant insulation or can be left empty to form what is called a ‘hollow-core’ door. Whilst these doors are light, therefore making them portable and easy to handle, they provide poor insulation and so offer little or no protection against fire or noise. Although these hollow-core doors can appear and feel a little ‘flimsy’, they have the advantage of being cheap to manufacture, so are useful for those on a restricted budget. Flush doors are lightweight in comparison with other door models and offer a simple, clean look – they are also easy and straightforward to install.
Flush Doors vs Solid Wooden Doors
Flush doors have mainly hollow-cores which make them very light and easy to transport and manoeuvre, so installation is easy which is a real benefit when it comes to redecoration and painting. In comparison, solid wood doors are more durable and hardy, offering a more robust protection if security and safety are considerations in their placement. Flush doors may well be the more popular choice in a private residential environment, whereas the added security factor of a solid wood door make them more suitable for offices and perhaps residential apartment buildings.
Visually the two styles of doors can be very different – flush doors work great with modern door furniture – handles, locks etc. – in a modern environment such as an office. They do often, though, not look well in an older, more traditional building or setting – if you are fitting out a period building, then a solid door is far more likely to look more natural and appropriate. Flush doors offer greater opportunity for installing modern insulation and fire-retardant materials for protection, so are often used in buildings where fire safety is especially important (hospitals, hotels, and such) and flush doors can be ideal where noise control is of importance such as cinemas, theatres, and music studios.
Both flush and solid panelled doors can be manufactured with glazed panels for environments that require them – glazed fire doors are fitted with specially-treated panels that offer the requisite fire protection where necessary.
Overall, there are some environments that lend themselves to flush doors – they are inexpensive to produce in big numbers, can offer the important fire protection where required, and can be a visually pleasing look that sits well in modern environments for both workplaces and homes. Consult with established bespoke door manufacturers in the UK for more detailed, expert information and guidance on door options and benefits.
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