लकड़ी के दरवाजे - Lakdi Ke Darwaje (Timber Doors) | Inheritage Foundation Art & Architecture Thesaurus | Inheritage Foundation

Title	लकड़ी के दरवाजे - Lakdi Ke Darwaje (Timber Doors) लकड़ी के दरवाजे Lakdi Ke Darwaje
Description	लकड़ी के दरवाजे - Lakdi Ke Darwaje (Timber Doors) are constructed from various types of wood, such as teak (सागौन - Sagaun), sal (साल - Saal), or rosewood (शीशम - Shisham). They provide security, insulation, and aesthetic appeal to buildings.
Tags	काष्ठ द्वार Kāshtha Dwār Timber Doors Wood Door Forest लकड़ी के दरवाजे Lakadee Ke Daravaaje Timber Teak Kāshtha Sāgawāna लकड़ी Lakadee सागौन Sagwan साल Saal Lakdi दरवाजा Darwaja Sal Rosewood
Material ID	`INHFMAT-413612514-20-11-25-LE`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/timber-doors
API Endpoint	`https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/timber-doors`
Total Sites	1
Primary Sites	0
Created	November 20, 2025
Last Updated	November 20, 2025

Material Types

Types	Wood Timber Natural Material Engineered Wood

Regions	Various (used pan-India) Pan-Indian Kerala Karnataka Maharashtra India Southeast Asia

Time Periods	Ancient times Medieval Period CE Modern Era Ancient Medieval Modern
Dynasties	Various

Sources	Forests Sawmills Timber mills specific geographic sources Forests of Western Ghats Timber mills across India

Properties	Density: 0.4-0.8 g/cm³ Moisture content: 10-15% Thermal conductivity: 0.1-0.2 W/mK Variable strength depending on species Density: 0.3-0.9 g/cm³ (varies by species) Moisture content: 12-15% Bending strength: Varies by species Density: 0.6-0.8 g/cm³ (Teak) Bending strength: 80-120 MPa (Teak) Durability Density: 500-800 kg/m³ (depending on species) Thermal conductivity: 0.12-0.18 W/mK Fire resistance: Varies with treatment Density: 550-800 kg/m³ (depending on species) Thermal conductivity: 0.12-0.18 W/m·K Strength varies by species

Density: 0.4-0.8 g/cm³

Moisture content: 10-15%

Thermal conductivity: 0.1-0.2 W/mK

Variable strength depending on species

Density: 0.3-0.9 g/cm³ (varies by species)

Moisture content: 12-15%

Bending strength: Varies by species

Density: 0.6-0.8 g/cm³ (Teak)

Bending strength: 80-120 MPa (Teak)

Durability

Density: 500-800 kg/m³ (depending on species)

Thermal conductivity: 0.12-0.18 W/mK

Fire resistance: Varies with treatment

Density: 550-800 kg/m³ (depending on species)

Thermal conductivity: 0.12-0.18 W/m·K

Strength varies by species

Uses	Entrances Interior passages Closets Cabinets Doors Window frames Decorative panels Decorative carvings Entry doors Interior doors Fire-rated doors Decorative doors Security barriers

Materials	Wood preservatives Varnish Paint Hardware लोहा - Lohā (Iron) चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) पीतल फिटिंग - Pītal Fiting (Brass Fixtures) कब्जा - Kabja (Hinges) ताला - Tālā (Locks) पेंट - Paint (Paint) वार्निश - Varnish (Varnish) लोहा - Lohā (Iron) hinges and handles चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) for frames

Styles	Traditional Indian architecture Modern architecture Dravidian architecture style Nagara architecture style Vesara architecture style Colonial architecture

Categories	Temple Public Buildings Residences Residential Doors Windows Residential buildings Temples Commercial buildings House

Notes	Susceptible to decay, insect attack, and moisture damage Requires regular treatment with preservatives May require repair or replacement over time Insect infestation Rot Moisture damage Warping Susceptible to insect attack Requires periodic treatment Protective coatings to prevent decay Regular inspection for pests Susceptible to termite attack Decay from fungal growth Requires regular painting or varnishing Rotting due to moisture Woodworm infestation

Notes

Title	Type	Notes
Forest Research Institute Reports	Research Report	Timber properties
Indian Forest Research Institute Publications	Technical Report	Timber properties
Indian Forest Utilization	Book	Properties and uses of Indian timbers
Indian Forest Records	Technical Report	Timber properties and preservation

Site Name	Status	Usage	Confidence
Hindu Temple Jebel Ali Dubai	Secondary	Flooring	100%