Choosing the right timber for your front door is not an easy choice. There are so many options to consider. Here we will take a look at the classic choice between Accoya timber vs hardwood, including the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Why Accoya Timber Wins

It may not be as well known as Hardwood but the sustainability benefits that it brings is one of the reasons why Accoya timber doors and windows are becoming more and more popular.

Accoya:

  1. The timber is guaranteed for 50 years and needs a very small amount of maintenance.
  2. Generally speaking, the timber is light in colour which means you get an impressive choice of finishes that can be applied.
  3. Sustainability is key, the timber combines the carbon benefits of softwood with the longevity of hardwood. World-changing environmental credentials.
  4. It can be used for all types of woodwork projects from bespoke doors to sash / casement windows 
  5. Unbelievable thermal qualities, your home will stay cool on the hot days and warm in the winter. A great way to save money!
  6. Renowned for its resistibility to swelling and shrinkage.
Have a read through our dedicated Accoya Timber page where you can find out more information.

 Hardwood:

  1. It requires less treatment than other most common woods on the market
  2. Hardwood is a good insulator, adding that onto our in house glazing department, you can reach high thermal efficiency levels.
  3. Transparent coatings take to hardwood well, giving you the choice of all colours.
We highly recommend Accoya Timber but many of our customers also choose our softwood or hardwood options, we’re proud to be able to cover a range of budgets homeowners have.

Security

To ensure that your premises are safe and secure it is essential that you have a robust door security system. However, not all systems are the same, and not all systems are made the same.

A premium door security system will provide you with a much higher level of protection, but it will also provide you with a much higher level of peace of mind. This blog will look at why you need a premium door security system.

Time and time again we hear about break ins and how easy the burglars gained access, on the majority of these occasions their front doors didn’t have a sufficient security systems, this made it very easy for the criminals to get in.  Beechhall Joinery are just as obsessed with protecting your home as much as we are about the design and workmanship that goes into every front door that we manufacture.

If you’ve got a dated property with the same door fitted, your front door security is always a concern.

Whether that be authentic Edwardian, Victorian or Georgian styles, the design alongside security is something we strive for and at the heart of every bespoke door that we manufacture. Head over to our dedicated bespoke door page to get a free site visit and quote.

Our doors are fitted with the latest style locking systems which you can use from inside and outside.

We work with Banham security and other door hardware suppliers to provide you with a comprehensive fitting.

Winter Ready

Houses lose an untold amount of heat through their front doors believe it or not, it’s such a common occurrence that during the colder season’s customers come to realise they’ve got a chilly draught or that the cold weather has damaged the construction of the door.

Our doors are made of Accoya timer unless specified otherwise, this allows a durable quality and a sustainable process – extremely hardwearing with several coats of paint! Protecting your door for many years to come, looking beautiful in all types of weather.

Clean. Elegant. Beautiful.

Do it in style and quality.

Made To Measure.

Made to Perfection.

We mainly use Accoya timber for all woodwork, strong and sustainably sourced. Take a look at our dedicated Accoya Timber page to learn more about the benefits and why we use it.

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