Front doors · Materials
Timber front doors
A natural look, visible material character and a welcoming entrance with personality.
Material characteristics
Wood is never neutral – and that is precisely its strength.
For its timber front doors, Pirnar emphasises the combination of natural appeal, quality and individuality. Grain, finish and colour give each door its own character. Wood also offers very good sound and thermal insulation properties.
Types of wood
Oak and spruce are among the officially featured woods – each with its own visual appeal and structure.
Design
Wood stains, oils and carefully selected finishes emphasise the depth of the material while protecting it from weathering and UV radiation.
Visual appeal
Warmer, more welcoming and more visually distinctive than aluminium – ideal when the front door is intended to make a deliberate statement through its material.
Important planning considerations
Exposure to the weather, roof overhang, willingness to carry out maintenance and the desired feel should all inform the decision from an early stage.
When timber is particularly suitable
When the entrance should feel warm, natural and distinctive.
- Homes with visible material character and a strong connection to the façade
- Architecture that already incorporates wood indoors or outdoors
- Customers who specifically want genuine grain and natural finishes
- Projects where the front door should feel welcoming rather than purely functional
Wood is not a nostalgic material; it can also look very modern – what matters is the edge detailing, handle, glazing cut-out and the proportions of the entrance as a whole.
PLANIGRAPH planning
Consider the visual impact of the material and the installation setting together.
Weather exposure
Roof overhang & location
Timber doors benefit from a careful assessment of the installation conditions – particularly on sides exposed to harsh weather or where there is little overhead cover.
Finish
Wood stain, oil, colour
The finish influences the appearance, maintenance needs and long-term character. We help you make a realistic choice.
Combination
Glass, handle, side panel
With timber doors too, glazing, door furniture and side panels play a key role in whether the entrance looks classic or modern.
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