Beech front door

[51]

Hi all. How suitable is Beech for a front door?

Arthur

[51]

Ack!! Just looked at Thorogoods to find..

Description: Normally there is no clear distinction by colour between sapwood and heartwood. It is pale brown to reddish brown and a deep reddish brown when steamed. Typically straight grained with a fine, even texture. Working Properties: Beech varies somewhat in ease of working and machining according to growth characteristics. On the whole, however, works fairly readily and is capable of a good, smooth surface. Takes glue readily, stains and polishes satisfactorily. Physical Properties: Although it dries rapidly and fairly well beech has a tendency to warp, twist, check and split and shrink considerably. Durability: Perishable. Main Uses: Good for turning and makes excellent veneer. Often used for handles and mallet heads.

I was looking at this

above description suggests it is very unsuitable.

Arthur

[Phil L]

> The above description suggests it is very unsuitable.

Those boards are £18 each? - you can get solid oak for £4 less, and they are thicker and wider:

[dom]

Yes, but that's GREEN oak. Seasoned oak will be several times that price.

[The Natural Philosopher]

Actually not. They are similar - about £27-£35 a cu ft.

Beech is not suitable for exterior woodwork.

Get a decent door made out of something that is.

My dors were about £850 all in including the frames. Solid 2" oak.