Just looking for some opinions.

Several doors (5) need to be replaced throughout the interior of my home.  I plan on picking up some pre-hung doors to do this.  However, I've heard varying opinions on solid-core versus hollow-core doors.

Frankly, as a home noob, I never knew the difference between the two nor did I notice (until it was pointed out to me).  In casual conversation, some carpenters swear by solid core, others don't care and think the extra expense is unnecessary.

What are your opinions?  I'll take anything into consideration, cost, maintenance, home resale etc...


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Re: Solid core VS. hollow-core doors.. [Re: badchad]
    #14354382 - 04/26/11 12:23 PM (1 year, 9 months ago) 	

Oh, I have the same problem!

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Re: Solid core VS. hollow-core doors.. [Re: Doc_T]
    #14354498 - 04/26/11 12:53 PM (1 year, 9 months ago) 	

If it's for an interior door, I would just go with the hollow-core.  It's lighter, less expensive and you really don't have to worry too much about insulation if they are for interior-only and aren't used very much.


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Re: Solid core VS. hollow-core doors.. [Re: Synthettek]
    #14354554 - 04/26/11 01:05 PM (1 year, 9 months ago) 	

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    Synthettek said:
    If it's for an interior door, I would just go with the hollow-core.  It's lighter, less expensive and you really don't have to worry too much about insulation if they are for interior-only and aren't used very much.




True, but if it is for a bedroom, you may want insulation for sound dampening for things that go humpity-hump in the night.