What is a Wood Sliding Door?

A wood sliding door is a door that slides along a track and is made of wood, usually oak, pine or cherry. It is one of the most common types of sliding doors, the other very popular type being glass. In some cases, a wood sliding door makes more sense than using glass. The parts needed for a wood garage door are very similar to those used for all sliding doors. There is the casing, or frame, that goes along the perimeter, usually on the sides and top. Two tracks hold the door in place and give direction for the door. These are located along the top and bottom. The door will also include a set, or multiple sets, of rollers and usually a latch for securing the door. Unlike glass doors that usually have a stationary panel and sliding panel, wood doors may only have the sliding panel. While it is not unheard of to use a wood sliding door as a divider between two rooms, this is far less common than other uses, especially in newer homes. Most entryways between rooms, if there is a door at ...  more