What advantages do solid timber doors have?

Doors are one of those elements of the fittings without which it is impossible to imagine a well-organised flat or house. Doors make it possible to divide space into individual zones, they regulate the spread of heat and sound, give privacy and lend an interior the desired appearance. Many kinds of door are available on the market, and among them are doors made using elements of solid timber. What are their advantages and is it worth buying them?

The question of appearance

Timber is the most attractive material for making door joinery; there is no doubt about that. Solid timber with its natural colouring and figure will work excellently both in classic and in more modern interior schemes – from a warm rustic style to minimalist, simple industrial. It is true that alternative solutions can be found on the market, for example veneers imitating the appearance of timber, but you do not even have to look at them very closely to notice a considerable difference in quality. Solid timber is the ideal choice for anyone who cares about furnishing their flat, house, office or other premises stylishly.

Excellent insulation values

A practical merit of solid timber doors is their outstanding properties in terms of insulation. Timber is naturally characterised by low thermal conductivity, which can be used to advantage in a house – timber doors work particularly well as external doors or as internal doors separating rooms between which there is a large difference in temperature (e.g. between a garage and the living space). Moreover, timber absorbs sound well, thanks to which it gives the household a high level of comfort and privacy. High-quality doors made using elements of solid timber can be found in the range of the ABA Wiktorczyk company.

And what about the drawbacks?

Just as there is no rose without thorns, so there is no door without drawbacks. In the case of timber doors these are certainly the high purchase cost and also the need for maintenance. Timber is a fairly costly material requiring an appropriate processing technique, which translates into the price of the final product. Moreover, for doors to retain their properties and attractive appearance, they require appropriate care – this applies particularly to external doors, exposed to the action of moisture, sunlight or low temperatures. However, despite these minuses, timber doors are decidedly worth their price. If we look after them properly, they can serve us successfully for very many years.