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Chapter 2 · Lesson 2.10Door Frames
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01 Location

Sal · teak · MS · WPC

Choose the frame by where it works.

Door-frame material affects appearance, moisture resistance, termite resistance, maintenance and how the door is fixed.

Sal, teak, mild steel and WPC frame materials compared by physical character
Common misunderstanding

The most expensive frame does not need to be used at every opening. A bathroom and a main entrance have different priorities.

Compare the materials

02 Options

Material character creates different strengths.

One material everywhere is rarely the only sensible strategy.

Malaysian Sal

Conventional hardwood

Balanced durability and familiar carpentry.

Timber quality and seasoning matter.
Teak

Premium visible timber

Durability, stability and appearance when genuine quality teak is used.

Cost and source grade vary.
MS frame

Strong metal

Termite-proof and economical.

Fabrication and corrosion protection matter.
WPC

Moisture-resistant composite

Termite-resistant and low-maintenance for damp-prone locations.

Check density, quality and hardware fixing.
Inspect the real quality risks

03 Watch

A broad material name is not a complete frame specification.

With timber, watch for low-grade or poorly seasoned wood. With metal, watch fabrication and corrosion protection. With WPC, ask for the actual product.

Educational architectural illustration showing door-frame choice should respond to location, visibility, moisture and termite exposure rather than one material everywhere
Ask before approval
Which material is used at each opening?
  • Bedrooms, bathrooms and main entrance
  • Timber grade, source and seasoning
  • WPC density and product specification
  • Metal coating and hardware-fixing method
Match material to exposure

04 Match

Use location to make the decision.

Match each opening priority with the material that most directly serves it in this simplified exercise.

Location strategy

Complete all three location matches.

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