When choosing the best door for home or business, it is not only a matter of aesthetics. Performance, longevity, security, soundproofing, and finish quality are just as important.
1. Door Thickness
One of the essential characteristics of doors is the thickness. Thicker doors are more durable, robust, and offer better acoustic insulation. Wesmarc provides rebated doors in 40 mm, 42 mm & 45 mm door thickness whereas normal doors come with 30mm to 35mm thickness.
2. Rebated or Straight (Side Rebated) Door Profile
One of the distinguishing features of door is the door edge profile: whether it overlaps the frame (rebated) or is flush (straight/flat), This assists with sealing the gap between door & frame, keeping out light, dust, and air (or AC) leakage and enhances acoustic insulation.
3. CPL Veneer Finish
An aesthetic door feature that is must have is the finish on the surface. Wesmarc employs CPL veneer as its high-quality finish. It provides resistance to scratches, heavy usage, temperature changes and moisture and is easy to maintain
4. Full Wall-Wrap Adjustable Frame
A door is just as good as its frame. The frame features can make or break performance. Wesmarc has a full wall wrap adjustable frame wrapping around the entire thickness of the wall, including architraves, with a 45-degree mitre joint.
5. Acoustic, Thermal, and Environmental Sealing
The features of the door are not necessarily always visible on the face of the door, but influential. Sealings (co-extruded acoustic seals) on the door frame minimize sound leakage whereas edge banding with PUR glue on all 4 leading edges resists moisture penetration.
6. Hardware, Hinges, and Locks
Hardware plays an important role in determining the quality of a door. Doors feature EN rated mortise locks, heavy-duty rounded striker plates. The presence of adjustable hinges helps decide the right height, width, alignment.
7. Design, Finish & Sizes
Various finishes of CPL veneer like Dark Oak, Natural Eucalyptus, and Stained Walnut enhance visual appeal. Doors can be of various opening heights (2100 mm, 2350 mm, 2700 mm, 3000 mm) to suit one’s needs.
Choosing the right door with required features helps enhance the safety, durability and visual appeal. It is suggested to go for thicker doors with side rebated profiles for improved sealing and insulation. The presence of a good frame, preferably wall wrap adjustable with close tolerances keeps external noise away. Make sure to go for correct acoustic/thermal sealing, weatherproofing. Along with other features, it is essential to incorporate sturdy, good quality locks, hinges, and striker plates. With all these door features, a superior quality door from the likes of Wesmarc can provide all that a home needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is CPL veneer and why is it necessary in doors?
CPL is an acronym for Continuous Pressure Laminate. Cpl veneer is a strong, scratch-proof finish used on the door leaf (and frame) that provides resistance to moisture and slight color change. It’s necessary because it keeps a door looking its best, withstands everyday wear, and is low maintenance.
2. How thick must a good quality door be?
Good doors (particularly rebated ones) are from 40 mm, 42 mm, up to 45 mm thickness. Thin doors (32-35 mm) tend to be less strong, provide worse insulation, and present gaps.
3. What is “rebated door” or “side rebated” and why pick it?
A side rebated door overlaps the edges of the frame, sealing the gap between the leaf and the frame. The rebated side profile eliminates gaps that permit dust, light, air, or sound to pass through, enhancing insulation and providing a cleaner, sealed appearance.
4. What are the benefits of a wall wrap adjustable frame?
This frame design encloses the entire wall thickness, possesses architraves, provides room for dimensional tolerance in width, height, and thickness, and incorporates acoustic seals as a part of door features. These are easier to install and provide higher performance during regular use.
5. Why are hardware features such as hinges and locks significant in door quality?
Hardware has an influence upon security, usability, and durability. Adjustable hinges enable fine adjustment to make the door swing nicely and remain in adjustment. EN rated mortise locks, strengthened striker plates, and quality locking bolts enhance security. Together, the hardware has much to do with how “good” a door performs during its lifetime.
