Timber species used for hardwood doors in the UK should wherever possible be sourced through PEFC (the world’s largest forest certification organisation), FSC (the Forest Stewardship Council) or Verified Progress certified sustainability schemes.
The main timber species used, in order of cost – least expensive first, are: –
The very best manufacturers’ paint or wood stain finishes for timber doors are of a very high standard, with each product typically undergoing a four step process.
This includes protection of the end grains, a primer coat applied by flow-coater and two top coats applied by a controlled spray line.
This paint process protects the hardwood doors, windows and conservatories in the following ways: –
• Against harmful ultra-violet rays which can cause greying of the wood
• Against water ingress, but being micro-porous the paint also allows any excess moisture to escape
• Being flexible, the paint is allowed expand and contract naturally with the timber
The following translucent colours are available on hardwood doors, hardwood windows and hardwood conservatories.
You should always request to see a colour board prior to making your decision, to confirm your choice.
The following opaque colours are available on hardwood doors, hardwood windows and hardwood conservatories.
You should always request to see a colour board prior to making your decision, to confirm your choice.