kiln dried wooden doors

Once you have decided on hardwood doors for your home, you want the assurance that the quality of the wood is going to withstand the ravages of time. It is therefore necessary to understand the drying process of the wood. All our wooden doors are constructed with solid kiln dried hardwood to enhance durability and longevity. Kiln dried wooden doors are always best because the process ensures that the very core of the wood is treated as well.

Drying of wood is done in two ways - air dried and kiln dried. Air dried wood has a moisture content between 12% and 20% and is dried by exposure to air outdoors for a length of time.Kiln dried wood on the other hand has been dried with controlled artifical heat with a moisture content of 6% to 12%. Kiln dried wood is softer because the kiln process stops hardening.

Craftsmen love kiln dried wood for this reason.With air-drying wood; if the wood is left to dry out too quickly, the wood can distort and split, whereas with kiln dried wooden doors, the temperature and humidity have been carefully controlled to avoid the problems associated air-dried wood.
Wooden doors, available in a variety of wood species, offer a traditional and earthy appeal. They can be painted or stained, and when treated, will be protected from UV rays and fungal attacks.

Whether you're replacing a door in an existing door frame or you are putting in a complete entry-door system, all the components are meant to work together reliably. Kiln dried wooden doors produce stable and functional fittings. Because they don't warp, they are flat, the wall surface is also flat for the door to meet evenly all along the edge of the jamb when the door is closed.

Eliminate long term problems with your wooden door. For a trouble free, energy efficient door that requires minimal maintenance, kiln dried wooden doors from our highly skilled designers will reflect your high expectations.

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