Euro Technology

Design Features for Stile and Rail Doors

We have redesigned every element of the stile and rail construction to improve the long-term performance of these classic designs.

• LVL Stiles and Rails: LVL construction is a component made of layers of wood glued together in alternating grain directions to produce an object which is stronger than a single piece of wood of comparable size. Wood always wants to bend when there is a change in temp or humidity. With LVL construction, each layer bends in an opposite direction, balancing each other out and keeping the whole structure straight. The more layers you have, the more stable the door becomes. Many manufacturers use LVL construction, but very few use as many layers as us and almost none make their layers from real mahogany. Mahogany is not only beautiful, it is also very strong, which is why we are so proud of our stile and rail construction.
• Extra Thick Stiles and Rails: The thicker the stile and rail is, the stronger and more warp-resistant the door becomes, particularly when paired with our LVL construction. Typical doors are 1-3/4″ thick, luxury doors are an average thickness of 2-1/4″ thick, our doors are 2-3/4″ thick, which makes them much stronger than most doors on the market.
• Foam core panel: The core of the door panel is made of a rigid polystyrene foam core which provides excellent insulation. Our doors surpass energy star rating requirements. It also prevents condensation from forming on the interior side of the door during cold winters.
• Fixed panel: Traditional wood doors have floating panels, they aren’t attached to the stile or rail so they have room to expand and contract without damaging the door. This leaves a small gap around the panel where wind and water can seep in during sever weather. Euro Tech panels are so stable that they can be sealed in place which eliminates this problem. We can also create much larger panels than would be possible with traditional wood construction, allowing for a larger range of style options.
• Aluminum Barrier: Our panels are made with a sandwich construction which includes a thin layer of aluminum that acts as a moisture barrier and protects the core of the door.
• Wood Veneer: We have carefully selected our veneers to be the prefect thickness. Veneers which are very thin adhere well and are less prone to delaminating, but they don’t leave enough material for the door to be refinished. Veneers which are too thick, are very forgiving for refinishing, but can peel away because they have their own movement. Our veneers are thin enough to move with the door, but thick enough to allow for refinishing if needed. That said, with proper maintenance, a door should last over a decade before needing to be refinished.
• 2K Finish: Our doors come with the highest-quality finish in the industry, providing top-of-the-line protection from weather and sun. The finish was carefully formulated for both superior elasticity and hardness, so it can move with the wood while offering exceptional durability. It also has a built-in UV inhibitor. It’s applied in 3 layers with special equipment that’s specifically designed for our unique formula. It is tested under the most sever conditions, including marine and desert climates. It also has a lipid barrier so the finish doesn’t absorb oils from people’s hands which would soften and damage the finish.
• Beveling: There is a small V groove at each joint of the stiles and rails. Under normal conditions, the stiles and rails grind together damaging the finish and compromising the seal. This allows water to penetrate the wood and start weathering the door. The v grooves prevent the friction, keeping the finish intact and the door protected.