Chris Robinson , Jun 18, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Chris Robinson , Jun 18, 2021 12:00:00 AM
On face value, solid timber must be the ‘solid’ winner here, surely?
This is a common perception when comparing wood to MDF board. Generally speaking, timber is seen as a strong, sturdy material whilst MDF is the cheap and weak alternative. Does flat-pack furniture spring to mind?
These perceptions probably hark back to a time when MDF was an emerging product. And yes, it was less durable than solid timber.
However, advancements in technology mean that MDF is becoming a “solid” contender amongst doorframe manufacturing, making it a reliable and cost-effective alternative to its natural wood counterpart.
Now, this doesn’t necessarily mean that MDF is better than solid timber; it’s just an option you should consider.
In this post, we explore the advantages and disadvantages of both solid timber and MDF for your doorframes, helping you specify fire rated doorsets with confidence.
Read on to find out more…
Quite simply, solid timber refers to natural lumber, consisting only of wood. This means that you won’t find a mixture of veneers, fibres, resins or adhesives that you would do in ‘engineered wood’.
In essence, MDF is a material that consists of recycled wood, fibres and resin that is mixed up with a wax. The strength of MDF will depend on a number of factors, including size of the board, consistency, type of glue, and type of fibres used during manufacture.
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As you’ve probably noticed, there is no true winner, and the best solution would depend on the individual aims, circumstances and requirements surrounding your project.
Why not pick up the phone and give us a call? We’d love to help you with your product research, and we’d be happy to advise you on your options around MDF and solid timber.
RW Joinery forms a trigon of companies RW Doorsets, RW Install and
RW Maintain that will take you through the specification, manufacture, installation and maintenance process within one certified and seamless fire doorset scheme.
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