Commercial Wood Doors in Bemidji, MN: Complete Guide

You walk through the back hallway of your Bemidji retail center and notice the utility closet door has swollen shut again. Three times this winter. The hinge screws are stripping, the paint is cracking along the bottom rail, and your tenant is complaining about access. You’re now wondering if the door was even rated for commercial use, or if it’s a hollow residential blank that never belonged in a Minnesota building.

If that sounds familiar, you’re looking at the right topic. Commercial wood doors are one of the most common—and most commonly mis-specified—components in northern Minnesota properties. They offer the aesthetic warmth wood provides, but they must also meet strict fire codes, handle extreme humidity swings, and survive years of heavy use from janitorial carts, deliveries, and foot traffic.

This guide walks you through the specific types of commercial wood doors available for Bemidji buildings, the cost you should expect, and the code requirements you cannot ignore. By the end, you’ll know exactly what to ask a contractor and which door type fits your property.

This guide was written by the commercial door specialists at DJ Commercial Door, serving Minnesota businesses for 20+ years. We install and service commercial doors across Bemidji and Northern Minnesota.