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Wooden sliding doors are both functional and pleasing to the eye. If you install wooden window frames then you should consider matching wooden sliding doors. Just as the wooden window frames can be extremely aesthetically pleasing so are wooden sliding doors a joy to behold. With many different finishes and wood types available for the construction of the wooden door frames the home owner is essentially spoiled for choice and really the only limitation is the creativity of the home owner and the availability of materials. The warmth of wood makes it an attractive material for the construction of wooden sliding doors, and the installation of these doors has been shown to significantly increase the value of the home. Many home owners have been known to baulk at the installation of these wooden frames, both for use in window frames, as well as door frames in part due to the perception that wooden frames are not as durable as metal ones and are extremely high maintenance. While in the past this may have been true, modern techniques for sealing wood have greatly enhanced the durability of the wood used for window and door frames. It is however true that wooden sliding doors do require somewhat regular maintenance and this is especially true in areas that have high humidity or where the wooden sliding doors are exposed to salt air. In these instances the wooden frames may have to be stripped and resealed each season to ensure that they do not warp. The job of stripping the wooden sliding doors or wooden window frames can be accomplished by even those with a very basic knowledge of DIY and the tools required to do the job will be available from your local hardware store. Salespeople at the local hardware store will also be able to give you advice on what sort of sealants are most suitable for the climatic condition prevalent in the area. If wooden sliding doors seem attractive then contact McCoy’s for expert advice of all wooden framed house features. You can contact us on 011 704 4746 for our Johannesburg branch, or 012 348 4078 in Pretoria. You can also send us an email at the following address sales@mccoys.co.za.
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