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Be it a complete home makeover or a small replacement, whether the internal door is for your office or home, there are a lot of options available in the market. It can be rather overwhelming to choose an internal door that fits all your needs. Oak is one of the most popular options available in the market right now, and we are here to explain the benefits of these solid and sturdy wooden doors to you.

Durability

Solid oak doors are going to last for a long time. And since buying a door is a huge investment, you want to make sure that you are getting something that lasts for a long time. You may have to pay a little bit more upfront for these doors but trust us they are more than worth the investment.

Apart from having a long life, wooden doors are also rust and corrosion free. Wooden doors protect against all elements, and they require very little maintenance throughout the year.

Great Insulation

One of the main characteristics of a good door is that they are great draft excluders. Good oak doors can and will trap the heat in and provide built-in insulation to any room you put them in. Which is an added benefit for winters, or cold evenings in general.

Solid oak doors are also incredibly energy efficient due to the denseness of the material and will save you money when it comes to high heating bills. Ensuring you have the right interior door for your home or office, is crucial in terms of saving energy.

Great addition in terms of Home Décor

The classic look and feel of a solid and dependable wooden door will never go out of style. While a perfectly designed door will add value to any property, wood has been traditionally used to make the interior and exterior of buildings more aesthetically pleasing.

Wood can be painted in a wide variety of colors and can be designed to fit perfectly in your home. Wood is to a home what clay is in the hands of a potter. With wood you have the freedom to choose the design and color that goes best with your interior décor.

Compared to other materials, wood has almost no limitations when it comes to appearance, quality and design. Don’t believe us? Just have a look here at all our different internal doors: Interior Doors!!

Keep an eye on this space as we will bring you some of our all-time favorite DIY tips and to decorate your internal doors!

Reduce Noise Pollution

As mentioned in the blog earlier, wood is a very good for insulation. Wood act as very good draught excluders – they can also significantly cut down on noise. When they are closed, they can drown out a lot of noise.

So, if your office is on a busy street, or your board room is on a busy floor, or if you live in a noisy neighborhood, then a solid wooden door is perfect for you! Just close the door and drown out all the noise.

At Wittswood, we make our solid oak ledge and brace doors from European Oak, in prime or character grade, lacquered, oiled or unfinished. Perfect for farmhouses, cottages and even converted agricultural buildings, all doors are made with the same love and care in any size you require.

We do bespoke orders of any doors you’d like to order. To learn more either visit our website here: Wittswood

Or you can call us at 01205 722 700 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and a member of our team would be happy to help you out with any of your needs.