Description

A meranti hardwood door frame with sidelites on both sides is a premium entrance frame design that combines a central door opening with fixed glazed panels on the left and right, creating a bright, welcoming entrance while maintaining strong structural integrity.

The frame is manufactured from solid meranti hardwood, valued for its strength, dimensional stability, and fine, even grain. These properties make it ideal for external door frames, particularly where larger glazed areas are incorporated. The timber is well suited to painted finishes and, with correct sealing and maintenance, performs reliably in external conditions.

Both sidelites are typically fixed, double glazed, and housed within a single continuous outer frame that surrounds the door and glass panels as one unit. This construction ensures consistent sightlines, improved weather resistance, and a clean, balanced appearance. External detailing usually includes a weathered threshold, drip grooves to shed water, and fully sealed joints to protect the timber.

A meranti door frame with sidelites on both sides is commonly used for main entrances where increased natural light, a sense of width, and an elegant, symmetrical look are desired, making it suitable for both modern and traditional residential properties.