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Aluminium Doors vs Timber (Wooden) Doors – What’s Better?

Monica
Mar 25, 2022 Aluminium Doors, Wooden doors Comments Off on Aluminium Doors vs Timber (Wooden) Doors – What’s Better?

Australian homeowners enjoy designing their humble abode and often add a personal touch to the interior aesthetic. Contemporary styled doors are quickly gaining popularity among Australian homeowners for their creative and practical approach. Such designs featuring modern intricately styled doors are made from a wide range of materials.

However, two of them stand out as the most popular material used for the contemporary door – aluminium and timber.

If you are wondering which material will be best for your new home or renovation project, then continue reading.

Aluminium Doors or Wooden Doors – Which is Better?

1. Strength and Durability

Aluminium Doors:

Aluminium is one of the strongest materials available. The incredible durability of aluminium allows frames – made from this material – to be extra thin and sturdy.

Timber Doors:

Timber doors are available in a wide variety of finishes and woods. The strength of this material will vary depending on the sort of timber used. Slow-growing hardwoods like solid oak offer better durability and strength than fast-growing softwoods like pine. Timber is more adaptable to varying temperatures, meaning heat or moisture can penetrate through the fibres and change their shape.

2. Energy Efficiency

Aluminium Doors:

Aluminium is thermally conductive, meaning heat energy can easily pass from one of the doors to another. However, the latest design in aluminium doors includes internal insulating material that can provide better energy performance.

Timber Doors:

Compared to aluminium doors, timber doors offer better energy efficiency. Most timber doors are specifically designed to help you conserve energy and enjoy warmth in winters. Contemporary timber doors provide quality insulation – with better draft-proofing and sealing properties – which prevent the warmth from escaping outside.

3. Appearance

Aluminium Doors:

The extra thin quality of an aluminium frame in a glazed door allows sunlight to pass through from one side of the door to another. The blazing sunlight penetrating the aluminium frame will instantly brighten up your interior and offer a more spacious look. Besides, aluminium offers a modern, clean look to any contemporary decor.

Timber Doors:

Timber material is considered a naturally good-looking material, especially when it is treated with attractive stains. With timber, you will achieve different aesthetics using various sorts of timber. We suggest you check for all the available options with timber before making any thoughtful decision.

4. Maintenance

Aluminium Doors:

Aluminium doors require low maintenance as they are usually powder-coated with a shining, lasting layer of paint. Homeowners will have limited choices of finish. However, the long-lasting paint will ensure you don’t have to spend time with maintenance as occasional cleaning with a wet cloth will do the job.

Timber Doors:

Timber doors, by contrast, require timely maintenance to ensure they look visually appealing and suitable to the interior through the lifespan. You have to sand down the top layer of the treatment, clean the surface, and re-apply the treated stain.

5. Cost

Aluminium Doors:

Aluminium doors are relatively inexpensive compared to timber. Even a premium quality aluminium door with intricate contemporary design will be more affordable than a timber door!

Timber Doors:

If you try to find affordable timber doors, the only ones you can come across will be made of cheaper and flimsy quality wood. Due to the various finishes available and excellent aesthetic appeal, installing timber doors can be expensive. If a supplier offers a bargain price on a timber door, which seems too good to be true, be aware.

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Conclusion

Both timber and aluminium material have their strengths and weaknesses, which can be suitable for selective applications. Ultimately, the decision is yours!

If you are searching for premium quality and affordable timber and aluminium doors in Melbourne, call us on 03 8339 2252 today!

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