Hi roger . Re doors doors in full sun. Oak looks great when new very stylish. But most people just don't keep up the maintenance. Thats when the fine cracking starts and joints start to open .im a iroka fan rather than oak . A lot cheaper and more durable. If you dont mind a darker wood utile...
Hi re wood byfold doors I've made dozens of sets in oak and mahogany also in iroka used henderson gear very dear . Tomfold from quest works well . As far as laminated vs solid goes I've tried it found some warped before starting the job.i now hand select straight grained timber from local...