Understanding 3 Types of Wooden Doors for Commercial Use

When it comes to choosing the ideal wooden door design for a commercial environment, be it a laboratory, workspace, or a hospital, a number of aspects need to be taken into consideration. Some places need special wooden doors such as fire-rated doors, making it essential to do your research and pick the perfect wooden door design for the requirement at hand. Continuing on the subject, in this blog post, we take a closer look at three types of wooden doors for commercial use. Read on.

Fire-Rated

Fire-rated doors are the ideal choice for commercial spaces such as labs, commercial kitchens and movie theatres where strict fireproof measures are necessary. Fire-rated doors provide a safe and secure way to exit buildings in case of fire emergencies, and also prevent the spreading of toxic fumes and smoke. An all-in-one fire protection solution, fire-rated doors are generally available with four fire-rating levels such as FD30, FD60, FD90 and FD120, with a resistance of 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes respectively. 

Non-Fire Rated

Non-fire rated doors generally contain five layers, with either a tubular or solid core, making them a sturdy choice for an office door and other similar applications. Whether for residential or commercial spaces, non-fire-rated doors offer a range of exciting features such as excellent durability, high performance, and long life. Available in different thickness levels such as 32mm, 35mm, 38mm, and 44mm, some manufacturers allow you to choose between various finishes such as paint, laminate, and veneer for non-fire rated doors.  

Speciality 

Speciality doorsets, as the name suggests, are a range of doors offering special features such as radiation protection and sound proofing. Hospital and laboratory doors can greatly benefit from radiation shielding rooms. Available with or without vision panels, speciality doors offer excellent features and strong durability. Recording studios and home theatre rooms often require soundproofing; pairing such spaces with an acoustics speciality doorset can ensure improved sound reduction levels. 

The Last Word 

While hardwood doors have been a popular choice in the past, engineered wood doors are now gaining steady popularity and market share due to their excellent performance and dimensional stability. Look for a reputable manufacturer offering engineered wooden doors such as fire, non-fire rated, and speciality doorsets, as discussed above. Consider a few aspects such as availability of a number of designs, features, and finishing options before making the final call.