Materials Used

Wood, metals and concrete are used for door frames where plywood and glass are used for door shutters/panels.

1. Wood

Wood is used in several forms for the construction of doors. As wood is largely available in India, it is mostly used in India. Doors may be made of solid planks or built up of small individual pieces. Further, it can take a good polish and can be moulded to produce an attractive appearance. One set back of wood is that it is easily attacked by vermin.

2. Metals

Metal doors, particularly aluminium, have been in use in different forms. Cast metal doors are generally preferred. Hollow metal doors made up of a metal frame and covered with sheet metal have high resistance, life and fire resistance.

3. Concrete

In situations where there is a danger of vermin, reinforced cement concrete frames are preferred.

4. Plywood

This is used for flush doors which have a wide variety of finishes.

5. Glass

In order to permit light, glasses are used in panels. Further, to get a rich appearance, big openings in doors are fitted with thick glass sheets. Coloured glass, frosted glass and beaded glass can be used for ornamental appearance.