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Timber Entrance Doors:
Precision in Engineering
and Materiality

  • 4 MIN. READ
  • 2026-01-28

As a central element of the façade, the entrance door marks the boundary between the outside world and the home. It protects against the elements and noise while providing that all-important first impression. Historically and culturally, it symbolises protection, security, and status, often referred to as the "mouth" of the house.

Timber is the most traditional material for entrance doors and is currently enjoying a big comeback. It combines natural aesthetics and tactile warmth with sustainable and ecological benefits. As a renewable resource, timber stores CO₂, requires significantly less energy to manufacture than aluminium or PVCu, and offers exceptional thermal and soundproof qualities. Premium timber entrance doors achieve market-leading U-values and, with minimal maintenance, can last for decades.

Technical functionality is paramount here: Modern timber entrance doors often feature increasingly slim leaf profiles, yet they must meet rising demands for aesthetics, precision, and burglar prevention. This requires hinges that can reliably withstand both static and dynamic loads – such as temperature fluctuations and high frequency of use. Only then can a door remain smooth-running, precisely adjustable, and functional in the long term.

BAKA: The Proven
Solution for Timber

Our established BAKA hinge system is perfectly adapted to the requirements of modern rebate geometries. It is ideal for rebated, flush rebated and unrebated entrance doors with load capacities of up to 160 kg. A standout feature is the concealed receiver integrated into both the door leaf and the frame.

The user-friendly 3D adjustment mechanism of the BAKA Protect 4000 series ensures an exact fit of the door leaf within the frame while significantly simplifying its assembly. Upon request, all types can be equipped with a security pin (MSTS), providing additional protection for outward-opening entrance doors.

TECTUS: For Minimalist Design Concepts

For a purist, flush appearance, our completely concealed TECTUS hinge system ensures all elements sit seamlessly on a single plane. 

Depending on the door concept, different models are available: TECTUS 640 3D: designed for unrebated timber entrance doors, ideal for load capacities up to 160 kg. TECTUS 640 3D FD: engineered for rebated heavy-duty doors and functional doors, maintaining precise alignment for weights of up to 200 kg. TECTUS Energy: featuring permanent integrated energy transfer, this model allows electronic components, such as access control systems, to be integrated into the door without any visible cabling. 

VARIANT: Ideal for
Timber and Aluminium

The VARIANT VX 7729/160-4 HA MSTS hinge system is specifically developed for entrance doors made from timber with aluminium cladding. Based on our proven VARIANT VX knuckle hinge technology, it is designed as a compact unit comprising the knuckle hinge, receiver, and cover angle. These hinges are engineered for leaf weights of up to 160 kg. Thanks to the concealed axial-radial slide bearings, they ensure a smooth operation over the long term. This makes VARIANT VX a sophisticated technical solution for entrance doors where the differing material properties of timber and aluminium come together beautifully. 

Ultimately, the choice of the right hinge system is a decisive factor in how reliably a timber entrance door performs over the years and how harmoniously it integrates into the architectural design. The BAKA, TECTUS, and VARIANT hinge systems provide the ideal technical and aesthetic foundations for any requirement. You can discover our entire range of entrance door hinge systems at the FENSTERBAU FRONTALE in Nuremberg from 24 to 26 March. We look forward to welcoming you in Hall 4, at Stand 143!

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