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WHY SPECIFY
DOORS WITH
BLIND EDGES (BE)
OR MATCHING EDGES (ME)?
Blind Edges (BE)
1
• High impact resistance. The 6.35 mm (1/4” ) thickness of the wood 1 offers
a high degree of protection. Door corners are very easy to repair after
an impact.
• Completely invisible crossband 2
⇒ gives the door a very esthetic flawless appearance.
•N
o risk of delamination since no veneer is applied to the edge.
• Ideal for Extra Heavy Duty Use situations.
• T he final factory cut leaves 6.35 mm (1/4” ) of high density wood 1 ,
which allows enough give to adjust the door width on site.
Matching Edges (ME)
1
•N
o risk of delamination since no veneer is applied to the edge.
• Ideal for Extra Heavy Duty Use situations.
• T he final factory cut leaves 6.35 mm (1/4” ) of high density wood 1 ,
which allows enough give to adjust the door width on site.
2
WHY NOT SPECIFY
DOORS WITH
VENEER EDGES (VE)?
Veneer Edges (VE)
2
1
• Low impact resistance. Door corners are
extremely fragile and cannot be repaired 1 .
• T he 0.6 mm (1/42” ) thick veneer 2 allows no give to adjust the door
width on site.
•V
ery high risk of delamination 3 since the veneer is applied
with a hot melt adhesive.
•C
heaply made edges compared to a door with blind edges.
3
LAMBTON DOORS
WITH TYPE D EDGES:
BLIND EDGES (BE) MADE OF HARDWOOD.
The process used to manufacture high density hardwood edges produces a very elegant and eye-pleasing finish while significantly increasing
the door’s resistance and strength. This makes blind edges (BE) an excellent alternative to most edge guards on the market.
LDV01 - 03/2014
For architectural projects where architects require the best in design, elegance and durability, specify doors
with blind edges (BE) made of hardwood. Doors with hardwood BE are the recommended choice
for high-traffic areas subject to “Extra Heavy Duty Use,” such as in healthcare institutions, educational
institutions, hotels and auditoriums.
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