Timber iQ December 2018 - January 2019 // Issue: 41 | Page 54

TALKING TIMBER
Wooden doors have the ability to add to the external visual appeal of any living space.
Unlocking the value
of wooden doors
If you are choosing wooden doors for your home, here are some tips from
Cobus Lourens of window and door manufacturer Swartland on what you
can do to extend the longevity of these appealing architectural features.
By Swartland | Photos by Swartland
W
ooden doors offer many benefits – wood is an
excellent insulator, it is a green building material,
and there is nothing that quite compares to the
rich natural beauty of solid timber. Beautiful wooden doors
can really add to the external visual appeal of your home.
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Although they do require some maintenance in order to
keep them in tiptop shape, there are a few preventative
measures that you can take that will not only minimise the
maintenance required, but that will also increase the
overall longevity of these valuable assets.
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