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Solid core vs. hollow core: choose by condition, not habit
A practical way to align weight, sound, durability, hardware, and budget with the rooms that need them.
Start with the room
Bedrooms, shared walls, utility spaces, and high-use openings do not ask the same thing from a door. Build the schedule around privacy, durability, and hardware function before choosing a core for the whole plan.
Price the alternates visibly
Keep the specified basis and each alternate separate. That makes the cost decision legible without losing the performance difference it buys.
Coordinate the whole opening
Core choice affects weight, handing, hardware, frame preparation, and field handling. Keep the door decision attached to the opening schedule.