Things you should know before choosing interior and exterior doors
Doors, whether they be exterior or interior, are important to setting the style of your home. Doors are available in a variety of different types, materials and styles. Understanding how each type works and where in your home it will work the best, will help you choose the ideal doors for your remodeling project at the Lake of the Ozarks. Better Homes and Gardens has put together a great list of the types of doors you could come across to help you shop more confidently.
Types of Doors
1. Single-Acting Doors - These are the most common type of doors which are hinged on one side to open in one direction. They are the standard doors that you'll find on the interior of your home.
2. Double-Acting Doors - These doors open in either direction and work well between a kitchen and a dining room.
3. Bi-fold Doors - These doors have two panels that fold to one side. They are often used on closets or pantries. Two sets can be installed for a wider opening.
4. Bypass Doors - These doors have panels that slide past each other. They are also often used on closets or any other place where there isn't enough room for a swinging door. Only one side of the closet or room can be open at a time.
5. Exterior Sliding Doors - These doors usually have one fixed panel and another that slides.
6. Pocket Doors - These doors actually slide into the wall. They are perfect for a space where there isn't room for a door to swing open. They are easy to install during construction, but adding one later can be a major project.
7. Paneled Doors - These are built with panels that fit into grooves in the stiles and rails. They have a classic look and wood ones can be painted or stained. Steel, fiberglass and hardboard doors that look like paneled doors are also available.
9. French Doors - These doors have rectangular glass panes, or lights, from top to bottom. They are often hung in pairs opening from the sides, as exterior doors to a garden, patio or deck. Traditional french doors are made with a 15-light design.
10. Patio Doors - These are usually sliding glass doors with one fixed pane of glass and a sliding one. They typically let in a lot of light and allow a great view of the outdoors.
Exterior doors make a statement because they are the first impression that people have as they enter your home. Security and energy efficiency are the primary functions of exteriors doors. Therefore, they are typically made of wood, fiberglass or steel. Wood provides a sense of warmth and richness, but can be relatively expensive and require a high level of maintenance. A less costly option would be the solid-core, wood-veneer flush doors. Another option is fiberglass because it is durable and flexible enough to be installed in any climate without warping or rotting and is very low maintenance. Steel is practical and long-lasting. Exterior doors are typically 1 3/4 inches thick. Interior doors on the other hand are typically 1 inch think and are usually lighter than exterior doors because they don't have to be weather resistant or provide security.
Now that you have an idea of what types of doors you can expect to find, you can begin planning your home remodel at the Lake of the Ozarks. Decide what will work best for your home based on your budget and the style you are going for and then give All-Star Home Renovations a call for your door installation at the Lake of the Ozarks and you are on your way to a new and improved home!
Follow our blog for advice on remodels at the Lake of the Ozarks, minor home repairs and improvements, tips to improve the value of your home, and so much more.
Exterior vs Interior
Exterior doors make a statement because they are the first impression that people have as they enter your home. Security and energy efficiency are the primary functions of exteriors doors. Therefore, they are typically made of wood, fiberglass or steel. Wood provides a sense of warmth and richness, but can be relatively expensive and require a high level of maintenance. A less costly option would be the solid-core, wood-veneer flush doors. Another option is fiberglass because it is durable and flexible enough to be installed in any climate without warping or rotting and is very low maintenance. Steel is practical and long-lasting. Exterior doors are typically 1 3/4 inches thick. Interior doors on the other hand are typically 1 inch think and are usually lighter than exterior doors because they don't have to be weather resistant or provide security.
Now that you have an idea of what types of doors you can expect to find, you can begin planning your home remodel at the Lake of the Ozarks. Decide what will work best for your home based on your budget and the style you are going for and then give All-Star Home Renovations a call for your door installation at the Lake of the Ozarks and you are on your way to a new and improved home!
Follow our blog for advice on remodels at the Lake of the Ozarks, minor home repairs and improvements, tips to improve the value of your home, and so much more.
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