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Oak or Mahogany for external door?

  • 08-02-2015 1:52pm
    #1
    Possom1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 95 ✭✭


    Just wondered what opinions were on the strength and also the resistance to rot of an external door made from mahogany compared to oak?

    Oak appears to be the more expensive.


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  • #2
    stoneill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,609 ✭✭✭stoneill


    I'd go composite as first choice - but if you really want a wooden door then once well maintained either/or, its a personal choice.


  • #3
    lgk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 589 ✭✭✭lgk


    You won't get mahogany any more, it'll most likely be sapele or utile, but check to be sure. Teak is good due to its natural oil content, but can be difficult to finish.


  • #4
    dathi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,422 ✭✭✭dathi


    lgk wrote: »
    You won't get mahogany any more, it'll most likely be sapele or utile, but check to be sure. Teak is good due to its natural oil content, but can be difficult to finish.

    you wont get teak anymore either its iroko


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