Gen-Eco Ultralite Balsa Solid Core Door
Lightweight Solid Core Balsa Doors
Following discussions with James Kennett (Kennett Builders) in early 2014, it was determined there was a need to develop a lightweight solid core door. The goal was to develop a commercial grade lightweight door that maintained the structural, thermal and sound reduction qualities of a traditional solid core door (particleboard), yet was comparable in weight to a traditional hollow core door (foam or honeycomb cardboard). End grain balsa was the answer!
By replacing standard door cores with Gen-Eco FSC certified formaldehyde free end-grain balsa, we have developed a commercial grade door that maintains similar properties to a traditional solid core door (particleboard) without the excessive weight. What does this mean to the installer and end user?:
For further information and to view the full range of products on offer from Gen-Eco please contact Guy Surfaces to arrange a meeting.
Following discussions with James Kennett (Kennett Builders) in early 2014, it was determined there was a need to develop a lightweight solid core door. The goal was to develop a commercial grade lightweight door that maintained the structural, thermal and sound reduction qualities of a traditional solid core door (particleboard), yet was comparable in weight to a traditional hollow core door (foam or honeycomb cardboard). End grain balsa was the answer!
By replacing standard door cores with Gen-Eco FSC certified formaldehyde free end-grain balsa, we have developed a commercial grade door that maintains similar properties to a traditional solid core door (particleboard) without the excessive weight. What does this mean to the installer and end user?:
- Installation time and labour costs are considerably reduced
- Reduces the risk of Occupational Health and Safety issues for installer and end user
- Potential reduction in hardware costs and maintenance
- Improved well-being as balsa core is FSC certified and formaldehyde free
For further information and to view the full range of products on offer from Gen-Eco please contact Guy Surfaces to arrange a meeting.