What is a solid construction door?

As the name suggests, a solid construction door is made of separate one-piece components jointed, dowelled or glued together. This is the traditional structure, and is still very stable compared to the cheaper hollow and foam core options.

What is an engineered wood door?

Engineered cores are a more modern approach to door leaf construction. In a door with an engineered construction, multiple layers of timber are pressed and glued together in different directions to form the core material, with a veneer applied to the surface and lipping fixed to the edges. It is this purposefully arranged construction that gives engineered wood doors their name.

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May 12, 2015

The Difference Between Solid and Engineered Doors

When looking at new external doors and internal doors, you may have noticed both engineered doors and solid doors on the market. But what is the difference, and which is better suited for your home? At a quick glance, you wouldn't be able to tell what your current doors are constructed of. So does it really matter, and if so, why? ...

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