Types of Doors
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Based on Materials
Wooden or Timber Doors
Wooden doors or wood doors are
mainly used for interior door applications. Timber is the oldest material used
for doors and timber will never look out of fashion. There are many good
reasons to use wood such as wooden doors provide soundproofing, insulation, and
protection. It is easy to install and clean. Their life is long. Being a
natural material they have a distinct appeal. They look glamorous. They are
very expensive.
Glass Doors
Glass doors look elegant and add
prosperity and beauty to your home. They are the way to direct water to light
your home. Cut glass panels mounted in wooden frames are a beautiful option for
the front door. The disadvantage of this door is that it is easily broken.
Therefore, they should be handled with care. However, with the help of hard
glass this will not be easy.
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Steel Doors
Steel doors are used in the interior
as well as exterior applications. This door has a steel face with a foam core
for insulation. They are much stronger than other doors. They may not look as
attractive as wooden or glass doors.
PVC Doors
PVC doors are light in weight and
easy to use. They come in a variety of designs and colors and look beautiful.
These doors do not dry out and do not require much maintenance. But they are not
scratch proof.
Fiberglass Doors
Fiberglass doors are mostly used
for outdoor applications. These doors have many design options and can be easily
shaped into different shapes and styles. These doors are durable and rigid.
They generally prefer affordable housing. They are not superior to other types
as far as appearance is concerned. Of course, they are cost-effective.
Aluminum Glazed Doors
Aluminum doors with glass panels
are commonly used in commercial applications. They are strong, durable and
therefore, they are used as a security door. However, with full aluminum
panels, their appearance will not look like the others.
Fiber Reinforced Plastic Doors / FRP Doors
Fiber-reinforced plastic doors
are also known as FRP doors. It is available in the market in various colors
and finishes. Fiber-reinforced plastic doors offer numerous advantages such as
high strength, very low maintenance, all-weather resistant, easy fabrication,
lightweight, and rust-free.
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Based on the Operation of the Door Shutter
Folding Doors
Folding doors are used alone or
as folding partitions so that two rooms can be used for the same room or
separately as needed. They are most often used in rooms such as garden, patio
and veranda.
Sliding Doors
Sliding doors are steel, wood, and
glass shutters in which steel rollers are fixed. These steel rollers rotate on
the tracks provided at the top and bottom. It has one or more sliding shutters
depending on the opening. In the old days, steel and wood sliding doors were
commonly used for warehouses, large workshop rooms; Garage, etc.
Nowadays, sliding doors are used
in most offices and where this area is crowded because sliding doors save space
and increase the efficiency of use.
Swing Doors
'Frederick S. Merritt and
Jonathan T. According to Ricketts '(author of the Building Design and
Construction Handbook), swinging doors are slammed to one side to revolve
around vertical axes. It is hung on buttons or hinges on the door frame. In
this door, its shutter is connected to the frame by double action springs. That
is why the shutter can move both inside and outside.
There are two types of swing
doors available - one is single-acting doors that can swing 90 ° or more in
one direction; and double-acting doors that can swing 90 ° or more in each of
the two directions. The swing door is used in most offices.
Revolving Doors
In the revolving door, the door
is arranged to rotate around the middle yellow. These doors rotate to one side
of the shutter and close automatically.
According to JK, McKay (author of
Building Construction Metrics, Volume 4), it is desirable to have a revolving
door to avoid drafts, reduce road noise, and avoid heat damage.
Revolving doors are mainly used
to regulate access to heavy traffic areas i.e. tall buildings, public
buildings, hospitals, etc.
Rolling Shutter Doors
In rolling shutter doors, the
door shutter acts like a steel curtain. Rolling shutter doors are advantageous
because they do not require much space. These doors are very strong, durable, and offer proper protection. They are mainly used in stores, workshops,
factories, garages, and shops front, etc.
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Collapsible Doors
Collapsible doors are fabricated
from mild steel flats or channels and can be opened or closed by slightly
pulling or pushing. The collapsible door is arranged in such a way that when
you open the door all the straps are joined together and the straps are
stretched when approached. They occupy the least space and are therefore
preferable. Collapsible doors are used for main entrances to residential
buildings, shops, warehouses, cinema halls, etc.
Pivot Doors
The main doors work on a special
pivot hinge, with pins on the top and bottom of the door. A significant
advantage of pivot hinges is that they can provide support for a wider and
stronger door than traditional pin and barrel hinges. Along with the technical
advantage, it gives aesthetic uniqueness in opening and closing and offers a
noticeable swing function. Main doors are commonly used for entrance doors.
Based on Construction Method
Panel Doors
Panel doors have been used
indoors for a long time. According to 'R. Chudle '(author of Construction
Technology Volume-1), offers a variety of panel doors depending on the British
standard one, two, three, or four-panel format. The panel can make plywood,
blockboard, veneer, glass, wood, etc. They are the strongest doors. They offer
a variety of designs but are a labor-intensive and skilled workforce.
Flush Doors
Nowadays, flush doors are the
most common type used in homes as well as in public buildings due to their
pleasing appearance and simple construction. This door has a jointless surface
on both sides. With a simple face, it is easy to clean and decorate. Flush
doors are also high strength, durability, and cheaper than panel doors. With
varieties of laminates and veneers, which look like natural wood, they look
beautiful and attractive and are available for a wide selection.
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