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. SolidWoodenDoors began life selling hardwood doors only. We have since moved away from this method of construction. All of our internal doors are … Continue reading Solid Wood vs Solid Core Internal Doors...

So what is intumescent material? 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 … Continue reading What is Intumescent Material and Why is it Used for Fire Doors?...