Solid wood doors and hollow doors have their advantages and disadvantages, but stave core doors take the best of both worlds to create a superior option for both residential and commercial door projects.
A stave core door is manufactured with a combination of natural wood and synthetic wood composites by gluing wood veneer to a heavy, solid core.
Stave core offers the durability and appearance of solid wood doors but are lighter, easier to manufacture, and easier to install. Plus, they come with a lighter price tag!
Let’s explore some of the benefits of stave core and why it’s the right choice for so many applications.
Minimal Warping
Because of the drying process, stave core doors don’t warp, split or crack with moisture or temperature changes like solid wood doors might. A solid wood door may expand or shrink over time, but a solid core door will maintain its shape and integrity for years.
Affordability
Stave core doors are more affordable than solid wood doors — though they look just as good! The manufacturing process and lower weight save you money all along the way.
Paint-Ready
Most stave core doors are paint-ready, perfect for whatever project you’re working on.
Sound Insulation
The core provides extra sound insulation compared to hollow doors.
Durability
Stave core doors are more durable than hollow core doors, plus they look and feel sturdier with more substance and security.
When quality, look, and feel is just as important to you as privacy and price, stave core doors are the way to go.
Some manufacturers use waste, downfall, and low-quality lumber — and some skip important steps in the manufacturing process. These shortcuts result in lower-quality stave core and, ultimately, lower-quality doors in appearance and performance.
At Western Core, we use high-quality pine lumber processed specifically for construction. As a result, you get a high-quality, stable, well-bonded product featuring fewer voids and knots and a more uniform thickness for face material laminating.
Our lumber is kiln-dried to optimum moisture content to meet building specifications. We also use a quality waterproof Polyvinyl acetate (PVA) glue that qualifies for the LEED rating system for green and sustainability-focused building projects.
See the difference in quality for yourself by requesting a free sample! Our team is here to help, so let us know if you have any questions.
Our samples are a great way to see our core in person, so you can make sure it meets the strict requirements for your products and customers.
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