“Various doors” is a collective term for the many types of doors found in construction. Beyond the standard interior and exterior door, there is a broad family of special versions, each with its own function, construction and installation method. Below is an overview of the most common variants.
By door leaf type
- Flat door — sleek, modern and easy to maintain
- Panel door — with profiled panels, classical appearance
- Stable door — split into top and bottom that can open separately
- Glass door — wholly or partly of safety glass
- Louvre door — with wood or metal slats, for ventilation
- Solid timber door or batten door — for sheds and cellars
By function
- Fire door — with fire resistance of 30, 60 or 90 minutes
- Sound-insulating door — with heavy core and seal
- Burglar-resistant door — with security certification
- Draft lobby door — extra seal at the entrance
- Dust door — for workshops or offices
- Cold-room door — insulated, for cold stores
- Vault door — steel, for archives and vaults
By motion
- Hinged door — standard pivoting door
- Sliding door — moves along a rail, space-saving
- Folding door or concertina door — folds together
- Swing door — opens both ways
- Self-closing door — automatically returns
- Tilting door — rotates about a horizontal axis
By installation
- Rebated door (overlay) — overlaps the frame, sleek finish
- Flush door — leaf flush with the frame
- Pocket door — slides entirely into the wall
- Garage door — sectional, roller or up-and-over
- Exterior door — insulated and weather-resistant
Special versions
- Double leaf door — two doors side by side
- Three- or four-panel sliding door — for large openings to the garden
- Tilt and turn door — combination of window and door
- Invisible door — flush with the wall, no visible frame
- Pivot door — turns about a vertical axis in the middle or side
Application
Choosing the right door depends on the function of the room, the desired look, acoustics, fire safety and budget. In modern houses, sliding doors with large glass panes are popular; in heritage buildings the panel door remains the standard. For entrance doors, burglar resistance (class 2 or 3) is statutorily recommended.
Related terms
- Door
- Interior door
- Rebated door
- Panel door
- Double door
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