Wood Sliding Door
A wood sliding door is a door that slides along a heavy duty aluminum track and is made of wood, usually mahogany. It is one of the most common types of sliding doors, the other very popular type being wood clad or aluminum with glass. In some cases, a wood sliding door makes more sense than using swinging doors. A wood sliding door from Deco Design Center will add natural beauty to your home without having to sacrifice design techniques.
The parts needed for a custom wood garage door are very similar to those used for all sliding wood doors. There is the jambs or frame, and casing that goes along the perimeter, usually on the sides and top. Two aluminum tracks hold the wood sliding door in place and give direction for the door to allow it to open and close. These are located along the top and bottom. The door will also include a set, or multiple sets, of rollers and usually a latch for securing the door. Also, Deco Design Center has decorative door hardware to add spice and style to the sliding door. Now, with modern technology, there are even exterior impact rated sliding doors with uvekol impact glass added for more protection against hurricane or major storms.
Unlike aluminum glass doors that usually have a stationary panel and sliding panel, wood doors may only have the sliding panel.
While it is not unheard of and is very fashionable to use a wood sliding door as a divider between two rooms, this is far less common than other uses, especially in newer custom homes. Most entryways between rooms, if there is a door at all, use a swinging door. This is due to the ease of installation, cheaper and range of options available. However, this does not mean that options are not available for interior wood sliding doors. There are many patterns and designs from which to choose in the Deco Design Center collection, as well as custom lengths and sizes.
The most common area for a interior wood sliding door in a home is likely to be at the entrance of a closet, if there is enough space. The solid wood or solid core sliding door conceals the closet, which is likely to be somewhat unsightly and not suitable for a glass door. Although, some custom homes have a glass wood single or double swing doors. Furthermore, swinging doors can be somewhat cumbersome to deal with around closets, making a sliding door a better option. While they are mainly used as interior doors, they also have a purpose as exterior doors as well.
In some cases, wood or heavy duty aluminum sliding doors are used as patio doors and can be impact rated for those who live in Florida or other hurricane prone areas. While aluminum glass sliding doors may be a more preferable choice in this setting, there may be times when wood is used to protect home decor, especially when the entry area leads to a swimming pool or outdoor balcony. However, the patio door application is not the only exterior use for wood sliding doors.
In some cases, a garage may use a wood sliding door, though this feature is also becoming less common and extinct as most garages now use overhead doors. For older garages and machine sheds, the wood sliding door has been used for decades but are mostly found in the rural areas of the United States. Wood sliding doors remains a viable option even when the original doors may need to be replaced.
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