High Quality, Bespoke Timber Doors And Doorsets

What type of wood is best for doors?

At Ventrolla, we use a range of premium timbers – hardwoods like sapele and oak, and a fast-growing, sustainably sourced ‘super wood’ called Accoya®. So, before choosing the style of your new timber doors, its essential to select the correct type of timber first.

Hardwood

Typically, hardwoods come from deciduous trees which are slow-growing and denser in comparison to softwoods. Chosen for superior strength, sturdiness, and weather resistance, premium hardwood doors tend to be at the higher end of the pricing scale. A compelling investment, types of hardwoods include sapele, oak, and teak.

Accoya®

Accoya® wood is a brand name for pine that has undergone a process called acetylation. This specialist process modifies the timber to its core, making it highly resistant to rot, shrinkage, swelling, wood destroying insects, and harsh climates. Providing a 50-year guarantee, Accoya’s® impressive protective lifespan outweighs any increased costs.

How do you know when to replace wooden doors?

There are certain signs to look out for, including:

• Rotten, warped or peeling frames or panels
• Draughts or leaks
• Damaged or foggy glass
• Sticking or difficulty opening and closing
• Mould or mildew
• Increased bills or noise from outside
• Obsolete locking mechanisms
• Single glazing
• No longer pleasing on the eye

21st Century machining meets traditional handcrafted sightlines

Designed to eliminate draughts, rattles and dust ingress, the Ventrolla Perimeter Sealing System was awarded the prestigious Design Council Award (Engineering Components) in 1986. Using strips of low-friction Weatherfin polypropylene pile to seal the gaps, this patented system, along with our innovative timber sash removal system, are still core heritage renovation products 35 years on.

With workshops based in Harrogate, Henley-on-Thames, and Lockerbie, manufacturing our timber products in-house gives all parties involved complete control of the process from start to finish – from customisation to pricing and everything in between.