Engineered
Stiles & Rails
Components: stiles, rails and mullions are constructed by developing
a solid lumber core consisting of inner jointed and edge glued material.
First, we select suitable material which is ripped, chopped, finger-jointed
and edge glued. This procedure allows us to de-stress the lumber
and selectively alternate the grain patterns. Once re-glued our
substrate is much stronger and more stable than one piece of wood
itself.
Second, solid edge-bands are adhered to the substrate. Each edge-band
is graded for fiber texture and clarity. This process enhances machinability
resulting in crisp machining of the profile bead.
Third , extra thick veneers are sliced from special select grain
material, and then adhered to the substrate. The result is a superior
component engineered and manufactured for structural stability and
fiber clarity.
By use of this technology, a superior, sound and stable component
is produced, the best choice for long lasting resistance to warping,
splitting, and cupping.
Special care and attention is given to the matching of color, wood
grain, and texture, assuring aesthetic appeal.
Our machining is consistent, precise and crisp. Precision machining
is the difference between a good door and a great door.
Fiber quality and clarity is consistent time after time. Special
extra thick veneers are sliced from select material, assuring fiber
consistency for orders of many doors.
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Fluted Tenons
This technology greatly reduces Stile and Rail separation.
Stiles and Rails are joined by Fluted Tenons. The Tenon is made
up of many grooves on either side. We call these grooves "Flutes".
Fluted Tenons increase the glue spread area by 200%.
As the adhesive is responsible for bonding the Stile and Rails
together, the Fluted Tenons provide many channels (Flutes) for the
adhesive to rest into, until properly cured.
By use of this technology, glue spread area is increased by a minimum
of 200% assuring the best possible bond .
The resulting benefit is a tighter and stronger door.
All Stilewood doors are Mortise and Fluted Tenon Construction.
This technology combines the Mortise Pocket with the Fluted Tenon
allowing for Face grain bonding versus end grain bonding.
The benefit is that the adhesive becomes evenly distributed within
the Flutes of the Tenon, creating a result similar to beads of weld.
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Type 1 Glue
Adhesive (wood glue) is responsible for bonding all wood parts
together. Unlike many other door manufacturers, Stilewood uses only
Type #1 adhesive to bond all doors and components.
The benefit is that Type #1 adhesive is proven to stand up to conditions
far beyond those in any natural environment. Type #1 adhesive, coupled
with our special gluing techniques, results in a confident bond.
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Panels
Solid wood panels are shaped from selected materials. Exclusive
use of full thickness panels provides the depth and shadow lines
necessary for architectural richness. Matched panel segments are
bonded together using a special serrated edge process. This process
provides long lasting resistance to splitting, warping, and shrinkage.
Particular care and attention is given to the matching of color
and grain when processing panels.
Actual Construction of our panels is a process which we call Panel
Smart™. This technology addresses concerns of the
panel splitting, cupping and warping.
First, we begin by de-stressing the lumber. This critical procedure
involves selecting premium materials and ripping each piece into
uniform widths (strips). In effect this procedure allows us to restrict
lumber from excessive movement. This process is necessary for preventing
splitting panels.
Second, we machine each strip to uniform widths and apply a serrated
profile on each edge. The Serrated edge enables us to greatly increase
the glue surface area. This process is necessary for preventing
glue line failure.
Third, each serrated Edge piece is inspected for fiber clarity and
selectively re-glued back together alternating the grain direction.
This process is necessary to prevent panel cupping and warping.
By use of this technology, a superior, sound and stable panel is
produced, the best choice for long lasting resistance to warping,
splitting, and cupping.
Special care and attention is given to the matching of color, grain,
and texture, the assurance of aesthetic appeal.
Full 1 ¼" overall panel thickness provides depth, weight
and beauty, the assurance for security and privacy.
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