Comments on: Hollow Core Vs Solid Core Door Debate

By: vijay

vijay — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:16:46 +0000

Great, that clears it up.
Just to make it easier for me i would say
if there is no hollow – it would be solid.
Anything hollow would make it Hollow.
thanx

By: Todd

Todd — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:45:10 +0000

@ Vijay – Actually paneled doors and flush doors can be purchased in both hollow and solid versions. Flush doors are just smooth flat surfaced doors while paneled doors have depth and relief to them similar to a hollow panel door.

By: vijay

vijay — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:32:42 +0000

Hi
Exactly the information i was looking for. Correct me if i am wrong.
Panelled doors and Flush doors, both come under the category of Solid core doors.
Also what are the best ways of insulating hollow core doors.
Thanx for the article

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By: Todd

Todd — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:12:18 +0000

@ Trisha – I’m not sure where you live but a hollow core door will most likely be either cold or hot. A hollow core door also provides substantially less security in my opinion. Trying to install spray foam inside the door without warping it would be quite challenging as well. I suggest you look at a recycled building material facility for an inexpensive insulated door.

By: Trisha

Trisha — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:28:47 +0000

Hi there

I currently have a sub builder grade hollow entrance door no window. I was given an old (30 year old) hollow core door with a 2′ square window. (FYI: I would love to have a window at my front door. I am not in a position to be able to buy a new door and this one was free. I understand that if I put on a storm door this would help with the insulating factor, but could I not somehow (and don’t laugh) insulate this old hollow door myself – perhaps with that spray foam insulation stuff? (are you laughing?!)

Thanks, Trisha