What advantages do oak doors have?
Oak is a hard, heavy and hard-wearing timber, which is why it is very readily used for building and finishing houses. Solid internal and external doors, among other things, are made from this species. Learn about their most important advantages.
Why is it worth deciding on oak doors?
The saying “strong as an oak” did not come from nowhere but results from the properties of this species of timber, which is counted among the most durable and hard-wearing in our climatic zone. Oak doors will not only be durable but will also cope effectively with mechanical damage (e.g. animals’ claws, knocks) or with forces causing deformation. They rarely cause difficulties with closing the door leaf, as appropriately protected boards do not tend to warp. They show resistance to moisture, temperature fluctuations and dirt.
A great advantage of oak doors is also the possibility of restoring them. If after many years of use they lose their colour through exposure to the sun, or when the outer layer of varnish is damaged, it is enough to apply a new coat. In everyday use, however, they require no particular maintenance. As preventive care it is worth wiping them from time to time with special preparations for timber.
Oak doors: external and internal
- Timber external doors. Oak gives above-average durability and, once appropriately protected, also resistance to weather factors, which is why it is successfully suited to making external doors. Because of the high density of oak, oak doors guarantee sound insulation. They also offer satisfactory thermal insulation. They can be used in energy-efficient houses. It is also possible to use solutions limiting the risk of break-in (e.g. a security lock).
- Timber internal doors. In the case of internal doors it is not only the performance of oak that is appreciated but above all its natural charm. Finishing elements of this kind will never go out of fashion. They will work well both in houses furnished in a traditional style and in a modern one.