When you enter a house most people don’t think about the different kinds of wood doors it contains. Today different there are thousands of different doors manufactured and they are generally classified into two types: interior wood doors and exterior wood doors.What makes interior wooden doors different from exterior wooden doors. Interior wood doors are fabricated differently than exterior wood doors. The construction is different and exterior doors have more emphasis put into weathering the elements, therefore they are much heavier than interior wood doors. Functionality of a wood door also determines how it appears and how it is manufactured. If say, the door is a security door, then it will be solid, and strong, this will be a very heavy door. If the door is built to allow light in then it will also contain glass, as in a sliding door, or a French door. If ventilation is needed in the area then the door will probably have louvers. Of course, if a wood door is to be used only to separate rooms then the builder or owner may decide to install hollow core wood doors. Exterior doors are used as sliding door, patio doors, wood back doors, French doors and entry wood doors. Interior doors comprise; sliding wooden doors, bi-fold doors, multi fold doors, hinged doors, bypass sliding glass doors, and pocket doors.

Did You Know That…?
• Different manufactures produce different styles of doors and then these doors have different features.
• Interior doors are somewhat different than exterior doors, and because they are not needed to withstand the weather they are not as heavy as exterior doors.
• The consumer likes wood doors, so most doors that are not wood, have a wood appearance.
• Steel and fiberglass are manufactured better and cost less than real wood doors
• Wood doors are made from a variety of woods both hard and soft
• Wooden doors that slide are generally used for closets.
• Fiberglass doors are made from insulation and polymer and then given an artificial wood grain so they will look like interior wood doors.

If security is one of your biggest concerns you should consider using steel doors. These doors are made of steel and then they are covered with a polymer substance and then wood grained embossed so they will look like interior wood doors.The Differences between Interior and Exterior Wood Doors The only real difference between exterior and interior doors is that the interior doors are made for interior floor plans, and exterior wood doors are made to withstand the exterior elements. This makes their appearance and construction different. When you decide to install or change the wood doors in your house you should consider it carefully, because the investment in the doors is quite large. Consult with a building expert as to the best doors for your house.