Introduction

Doors can be made from a range of hardwoods including American and English Oak, Ash and Maple.

Softwoods including Douglas Fir, Hemlock, Pitch Pine, Yellow Pines and Redwoods can also be used. However, for external use these must be vacuum treated with preservative.

Boarded Doors:

Boarded doors, particularly the ledged and braced are the earliest style of door, dating from the Middle Ages they have evolved into a frame and filled door which adds stability in today’s environment.

Boards are tongue and groove with either a simple "V" or a beaded edge.

Framed Ledged and Braced.

Georgian Bar and Margin Doors:

Glazed doors allow light to pour into hallways and living rooms.

Safety glass should always be used in these doors, conforming to British standards.