Exterior Wood DoorThe beauty of real wood, but are there drawbacks?Exterior wood doors are a topic I do not talk about much because here in the Midwest they have inherent problems that few want to deal with. I can tell you though from personal experience that I will not recommend one to any of my clients. When I built a new home several years ago we put a beautiful real oak entry door system in complete with sidelights and a classic half round transom above. I was so proud of that door until the next fall when it warped and swelled shut and we were forced to use the garage door that winter. Once that was repaired I encountered the same problem anyone installing an exterior wood or stained fiberglass door must be prepared for. Constant maintenance is the rule, even though my door faced the north and got no direct sun light exposure we still needed to reseal the surfaces every two years.
It is a door system produced by Koch & Co, it is called the Formanek door system. Billed as The First and Only! Clad Exterior…Insulated…Real Wood Door. This door combines the painted durability of a steel exterior insulated door with an integrated real wood veneer and panel interior in your choice of wood species. They offer a broad selection of door and sidelight combinations with a wide variety of designer decorative glass options.
If after hearing this information you still have your heart set on a real exterior wood door then understand this basic information about what you will be looking for. Exterior doors are typically 1-3/4” in thickness. This sets them apart from interior wood doors which are 1-3/8” thick. No door you purchase will be made of solid wood. It will be composed of either an engineered wood or composite core to avoid splitting and warping issues inherent to solid wood. Your door will then be covered with a combination of real wood solids and veneers to create the look of solid wood.
I Get New Product Updates Before The Public...Sign Up Now To Learn About New Home Improvement Products Before Anyone Else!If you install a real wood door it is also important to remember to seal all surfaces during the staining process. I have seen many people leave the door hung and not stain and seal under the hinges or bottom of the door. This action will void most door warranties, not a problem you want to deal with because you were not aware.
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