Raw Hardboard stave lumber core commercial wood doors are premium interior doors built for strength, durability, and superior hardware support. They are manufactured using solid wood strips (staves) that are kiln-dried and edge-glued to form a solid core, then reinforced with crossbands and finished with wood veneer or laminate faces. This construction provides excellent screw-holding strength and long-term stability.

Compared to particleboard core commercial wood doors, stave core doors offer greater structural strength and impact resistance. Compared to SCL core doors, stave cores use solid lumber rather than engineered strands, making them a preferred choice for high-end architectural applications.

These commercial wood doors are commonly used as doors for offices, schools, healthcare facilities, hotels, and government buildings. Ideal for high-traffic areas and openings with heavy hardware, stave core doors are often specified for projects requiring durable, high-quality interior commercial doors.

General Description

• Architectural 5-ply stave (lumber) core commercial wood door
• Bonded core construction
• No Added Urea Formaldehyde (NAUF) available
• Grade A hardwood veneer faces
• Meets ANSI/WDMA I.S. 1A, W.I. Section 12, and AWI Grade Custom (Edition II, 2014)

Product Features & Specifications

• Maximum size: 4’0″ x 10’0″
• Equal pair option: 8’0″ x 10’0″
• Minimum size: 1’6″ x 5’0″ (contact manufacturer for additional options)
• Thickness: 1-3/4″

Core Construction

• Edge-glued, low-density, kiln-dried wood blocks (random lengths with staggered joints)
• Core bonded to stiles and rails
• Designed for strong surface hardware attachment

Stiles and Rails

• Stiles: 1-1/8″ 2-ply hardwood bonded to core (1-3/8″ optional)
• Rails: 1-1/8″ minimum
• Stile and rail dimensions may vary based on machining requirements

Door Faces

• Available in all commercial hardwood veneer species
• High density fiberboard (HDF) options
• Not recommended for plastic laminate or high-gloss veneer finishes

Adhesives

• Type-I interior adhesive

Lites and Louvers

• Openings limited to 40% of door area or 50% of door height
• Minimum 5″ from door edge

Machining & Preparation

• Factory machining available for specified hardware
• Metal louvers and lite kits available
• Wood lite stops available to match door faces

Finishing Options

• Available unfinished or factory finished
• Water-borne stain base UV finish available
• Meets WDMA/AWI TR-6 finishing standards
• EPA and CARB compliant

Warranty

• Lifetime warranty (per manufacturer terms)

LEED Contributions

• MR 5.1 & 5.2 – Regional materials (up to 2 points)
• EQ 4.4 – Low emitting materials (1 point)
• MR7 – Certified wood (1 point)
• Chain of Custody certificate available