"Hollow core" wooden door
What does "hollow core" mean? Have been getting different answers. Last input from local hardware store says it doesn't mean there's nothing in there; it means door is filled with ?? something. What? TIA HB |
"Hollow core" wooden door
It's hollow. Typically it may have cardboard strips on
edge, glued inside, to provide slight siffening. But basically, hollow means hollow. Usually it will be plywood or pressboard 1/4" panels. A hollow core door is only for light use, interior. Then there's solid core, which usually mean filled with coarse particle board. It's heavier than hollow core and might block noise slightly better, but it's still no good for exterior use and generally pointless. Then there are solid wood doors, which could be panel doors or staved wood. (Glued up pieces to make a solid slab.) In recent years, panel doors have been coming through cheaply made, with veneer over glued-up pieces. A panel door meant for interior (1 3/8") used to also be usable for exterior use where a 1 3/8" door is needed, but that's no longer the case. They delaminate with moisture exposure. That's the selection for wood doors. "Higgs Boson" wrote in message ... | | What does "hollow core" mean? Have been getting different answers. | | Last input from local hardware store says it doesn't mean there's nothing in there; it means door is filled with ?? something. What? | | TIA | | HB |
"Hollow core" wooden door
Higgs Boson wrote in
: What does "hollow core" mean? Have been getting different answers. Last input from local hardware store says it doesn't mean there's nothing in there; it means door is filled with ?? something. What? TIA HB The perimeter is wood strips. There are struts within the field usually corregated cardboard. The door knob area has some type of blocking. Googling "hollow core door" and clicking on "Images" would get you plenty of info immediately such as: http://www.builderbill-diy-help.com/flush-doors.html |
"Hollow core" wooden door
Higgs Boson wrote:
What does "hollow core" mean? Have been getting different answers. Last input from local hardware store says it doesn't mean there's nothing in there; it means door is filled with ?? something. What? TIA HB Hi, Except frame of the door so it cn be hung and lock installed, between two thin wood panels there is nothing. If you punch it hard enough prolly you can make a hole thru. They;re used for interior where fire risk is not a concern unlike garage access door |
"Hollow core" wooden door
On Thu, 26 Jun 2014 18:07:16 -0400, "Mayayana"
wrote: It's hollow. Typically it may have cardboard strips on edge, glued inside, to provide slight siffening. But basically, hollow means hollow. Usually it will be plywood or pressboard 1/4" panels. A hollow core door is only for light use, interior. More likely 1/8" Then there's solid core, which usually mean filled with coarse particle board. It's heavier than hollow core and might block noise slightly better, but it's still no good for exterior use and generally pointless. Then there are solid wood doors, which could be panel doors or staved wood. (Glued up pieces to make a solid slab.) In recent years, panel doors have been coming through cheaply made, with veneer over glued-up pieces. A panel door meant for interior (1 3/8") used to also be usable for exterior use where a 1 3/8" door is needed, but that's no longer the case. They delaminate with moisture exposure. That's the selection for wood doors. "Higgs Boson" wrote in message ... | | What does "hollow core" mean? Have been getting different answers. | | Last input from local hardware store says it doesn't mean there's nothing in there; it means door is filled with ?? something. What? | | TIA | | HB |
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The middle of the door is only filled with corrugated cardboard glued to the front and back panels of the door to hold those panels in place so that they have some degree of rigidity to them. This essentially makes it impossible to refinish a hollow core door. That's because as soon as you start sanding it, the areas of the door over the cardboard are going to get sanded down more than the areas between the cardboard that will bend away from your sanding block. The result will be a ghost pattern of the cardboard inside the door when it comes time to staining the door. So, if you're ever in a position where you need to refinish a hollow core door, paint it instead of staining it. Hollow core doors are only used for interior doors because they offer no security. Someone could literally punch a hole through the door to unlock it from the inside. |
"Hollow core" wooden door
Tony Hwang wrote:
Higgs Boson wrote: What does "hollow core" mean? Have been getting different answers. Last input from local hardware store says it doesn't mean there's nothing in there; it means door is filled with ?? something. What? TIA HB Hi, Except frame of the door so it cn be hung and lock installed, between two thin wood panels there is nothing. If you punch it hard enough prolly you can make a hole thru. They;re used for interior where fire risk is not a concern unlike garage access door Also used when noise transfer is not a concern. Those plastic doors at the home depot offer little noise attenuation. I noticed that at my vet where the same type are used. I can hear everything. Greg |
"Hollow core" wooden door
I DID go on-line and research doors! I always do that before taking people's time. A pic I posted recently showed some crumbling yecch coming out of the (rotted by garden water) bottom. To me that would look like "composite". IOW it would fulfill the meaning of "solid core" per this site RedGreen recommended:
============================================= Graphical Construction Glossary Doors. Door Types Flush Doors Flush Doors Doors with smooth surfaces. Solid Core Doors Wooden flush doors that have a solid wood OR COMPOSITE CORE (emphasis added). Hollow Core Doors Wooden flush doors that are lightweight with a perimeter frame an a lightweight hollow core. Door Blanks Large solid core door sections that do not have finish edge strips. They are used for making up non-standard doors. Doorskin The surface layer of a flush door. It may be paint finish plywood, Masonite, hardwood veneer for clear finishing or any one of a number of plastics and PVC.. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Mine is an outside door created umpty years ago by a reputable contractor. (He's probably in contractor heaven by now.) I have never had the smallest problem with anything else he did in the Big Kitchen Remodel, so I believe he put in the right kind of door, going by the above definition of "solid core". I'm not trying to split hairs; just want the right vocabulary to shop for the effing door! HB |
"Hollow core" wooden door
Red Green posted for all of us...
And I know how to SNIP Higgs Boson wrote in : What does "hollow core" mean? Have been getting different answers. Last input from local hardware store says it doesn't mean there's nothing in there; it means door is filled with ?? something. What? TIA HB The perimeter is wood strips. There are struts within the field usually corregated cardboard. The door knob area has some type of blocking. Googling "hollow core door" and clicking on "Images" would get you plenty of info immediately such as: http://www.builderbill-diy-help.com/flush-doors.html +1 Higgs learn to use Goggle -- Tekkie |
"Hollow core" wooden door
On Friday, July 4, 2014 12:33:45 PM UTC-7, Tekkie® wrote:
Red Green posted for all of us... Giant assumption And I know how to SNIP So shut up about it already! Higgs Boson wrote in : What does "hollow core" mean? Have been getting different answers. Last input from local hardware store says it doesn't mean there's nothing in there; it means door is filled with ?? something. What? The perimeter is wood strips. There are struts within the field usually corregated cardboard. The door knob area has some type of blocking. Googling "hollow core door" and clicking on "Images" would get you plenty of info immediately such as: http://www.builderbill-diy-help.com/flush-doors.html +1 Higgs learn to use Goggle AKA "Google". And I do know how, if not to Your Majesty's satisfaction. HB |
"Hollow core" wooden door
"Higgs Boson" wrote in message
... On Friday, July 4, 2014 12:33:45 PM UTC-7, Tekkie® wrote: Red Green posted for all of us... Giant assumption And I know how to SNIP So shut up about it already! So learn to snip already. It's not the same as being snippy. |
"Hollow core" wooden door
On Friday, July 4, 2014 1:25:36 PM UTC-7, None wrote:
"Higgs Boson" wrote in message ... On Friday, July 4, 2014 12:33:45 PM UTC-7, Tekkie� wrote: Red Green posted for all of us... Giant assumption And I know how to SNIP So shut up about it already! So learn to snip already. It's not the same as being snippy. Which you're the master of. Over & OUT HB |
"Hollow core" wooden door
"Higgs Boson" wrote in message
... Snip multiple blank lines that Higgy Baby is too stupid to snip, And even more multiple blank lines that Higgy Baby is added to every post, out of stupidity So learn to snip already. It's not the same as being snippy. Which you're the master of. Over & OUT You're really getting snippy. But you're too stupid to post in a coherent format. Usenet illiteracy, it's for morons like you! |
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