Solid Wood vs Solid Core Internal Doors
Solid Core Doors Historically doors have always been primarily constructed from solid wood. Times have changed, and in recent years many doors are now supplied veneered with various types of composite cores. SWD Bespoke began life selling hardwood doors only. We have since moved away from this method of construction. All of our internal doors are now veneered or MDF facing. There are two main reasons for this: consumer demand and fire regulations. Consumer Demand We have entered an era where many […]
Read MoreWhat is Intumescent Material and Why is it Used for Fire Doors?
An intumescent material is one that expands when heated. It is a poor conductor of heat, therefore it is ideal for many fire-proofing applications, including doors. In doors these are special strips that are inserted into rebated grooves in the frame. When the fire causes the strip to expand, it essentially glues the door in position around the edges of the frame to stop it distorting and therefore, preventing the fire getting through the edges. Fire doors don’t work by […]
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