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DOORS
Exterior doors include entry, patio, sliding
glass, overhead garage, and all other
exterior
doors.
Exterior doors can be metal, fiberglass,
composite material or solid wood. The
finish
depends on the material.
Exterior doors include entry, patio, sliding
glass, overhead garage, and all other
exterior
doors.
Exterior doors can be metal, fiberglass,
composite material or solid wood. The
finish
depends on the material.
Doors guarantee a certain amount of privacy and noise reduction.
Exterior doors function as a guard against the elements.
Doors are usually made in a thickness of 1 1/8 inches, 1 3/8
inches, or 1 3/4 inches, and stock door heights are 6 feet-8 inches
and 7 feet-0 inches. Door width varies depending on location and
purpose.
The doorframe (jamb) is the unit that the door closes against and
from which the door is hung.
Door "hardware" refers to hinges, knobs, pins, latches, locks, etc.
Exterior doors must keep the weather out and be sturdy for
security.
Wooden exterior doors will be susceptible to moisture damage and
other elements, and must remain protected.
Some air infiltration around doors is normal, especially during high
winds or heavy rains.
Weather Stripping
Check weather stripping around doors on a regular basis to make
sure the seal is secure.
If threshold is adjustable, adjust threshold screws to keep the door
sealed properly on a seasonal basis.
Warping
Moisture penetration causes warping.
Make sure that all edges and the panels are sealed and the
surface is properly varnished or painted.
If a door is slightly warped, keep it latched as much as possible.
Often the door will return to normal.
Finishes
It is recommended that exterior doors be refinished at least once a
year.
Stained doors with a lacquer finish may weather faster than a
painted door.
One option is to install storm doors to provide greater protection
against the elements.
Hardware
Polish solid brass doorknobs and other hardware at least twice a
year to keep their finishes from tarnishing.
Check with a professional for the best polish to use. Non-brass
hardware will tarnish if the protective coating is damaged.
Overhead Garage Door
Apply a light weight oil to the track, rollers, hinges, pulleys and
springs for smooth operation.
Over-lubricating can cause oil to drip on cars or floor.
Check regularly to make sure the nuts and bolts are tight
Patio Doors
Keep tracks clean and free of debris.
Use a silicone spray on the tracks for smooth operation.
Paneled Doors
Paneled doors have what is commonly called "floating panels." It is
common for these panels to show edges that the stain or paint has
not covered as the panel moves.
Insert panels in wood doors may shrink showing raw wood along
the edges.
Interior doors are usually made from wood or composite material
and are generally "hollow core", or hollow inside. These doors are
either stained or painted.
Interior doors include: passage, privacy, bi-fold, closet, pocket, and
any other style doors.
Interior doors, whether wood or composite materials are subject to
the natural characteristics of wood, such as expanding,
contracting, shrinking and warping.
Interior doors, usually hollow core, can be affected by humidity
changes due to use of showers, dishwashers, humidifiers and
HVAC systems.
It is normal for interior doors to stick or warp due to various
weather conditions. Winter heating can cause warping due to
decreased moisture content. Summer humidity can cause swelling
and sticking. As the seasons change, some minor adjustments of
interior doors may be necessary.
Interior doors can be stained or painted.
Warping
Keep the humidity levels in your home consistent to help prevent
warping.
If a door is slightly warped, keep it latched as much as possible.
Often the door will return to normal.
Sticking
Sticking can be caused by too much moisture in the wood or by
uneven door alignment.
Paint, varnish and/or seal the edge after sanding to reduce
sticking.
Check to make sure the hinge screws are tight and holding
properly.
Keep bi-fold, pocket and sliding doors from sticking by keeping the
tracks free of dirt and debris.
As needed, lubricate tracks and hinges with a silicone spray for
smooth operation.
To fix sticking door, fold a piece of fine sandpaper around a
wooden block, and sand the point of sticking. Apply the proper
finish to the door.
Apply a small amount of lubricant at a time to a sticking overhead
garage door hardware, do so in moderation.
Rub a lead pencil point or graphite lubricant on a squeaky door
hinge.
Do not swing or hang on doors or doorknobs, as it will work the
hardware loose.
Hardware
Lubricate door locks with graphite or silicone lubricant at least
twice a year. Don't use oil; it will gum up the locks.
Polish solid brass doorknobs and other hardware at least twice a
year to keep finishes from tarnishing.
Wipe non-brass hardware with clean cloth. Hardware that is not
solid brass will tarnish if the protective coating is damaged.
Scratches
Repair scratches or gouges by filling them in with wax crayon,
available at hardware stores. Rub the stick along the damaged
spot; let it blend with the door. Treat the spot with furniture polish.
Insert panels in doors may shrink showing raw wood along the
edges.
Exterior doors function as a guard against the elements.
Doors are usually made in a thickness of 1 1/8 inches, 1 3/8
inches, or 1 3/4 inches, and stock door heights are 6 feet-8 inches
and 7 feet-0 inches. Door width varies depending on location and
purpose.
The doorframe (jamb) is the unit that the door closes against and
from which the door is hung.
Door "hardware" refers to hinges, knobs, pins, latches, locks, etc.
Exterior doors must keep the weather out and be sturdy for
security.
Wooden exterior doors will be susceptible to moisture damage and
other elements, and must remain protected.
Some air infiltration around doors is normal, especially during high
winds or heavy rains.
Weather Stripping
Check weather stripping around doors on a regular basis to make
sure the seal is secure.
If threshold is adjustable, adjust threshold screws to keep the door
sealed properly on a seasonal basis.
Warping
Moisture penetration causes warping.
Make sure that all edges and the panels are sealed and the
surface is properly varnished or painted.
If a door is slightly warped, keep it latched as much as possible.
Often the door will return to normal.
Finishes
It is recommended that exterior doors be refinished at least once a
year.
Stained doors with a lacquer finish may weather faster than a
painted door.
One option is to install storm doors to provide greater protection
against the elements.
Hardware
Polish solid brass doorknobs and other hardware at least twice a
year to keep their finishes from tarnishing.
Check with a professional for the best polish to use. Non-brass
hardware will tarnish if the protective coating is damaged.
Overhead Garage Door
Apply a light weight oil to the track, rollers, hinges, pulleys and
springs for smooth operation.
Over-lubricating can cause oil to drip on cars or floor.
Check regularly to make sure the nuts and bolts are tight
Patio Doors
Keep tracks clean and free of debris.
Use a silicone spray on the tracks for smooth operation.
Paneled Doors
Paneled doors have what is commonly called "floating panels." It is
common for these panels to show edges that the stain or paint has
not covered as the panel moves.
Insert panels in wood doors may shrink showing raw wood along
the edges.
Interior doors are usually made from wood or composite material
and are generally "hollow core", or hollow inside. These doors are
either stained or painted.
Interior doors include: passage, privacy, bi-fold, closet, pocket, and
any other style doors.
Interior doors, whether wood or composite materials are subject to
the natural characteristics of wood, such as expanding,
contracting, shrinking and warping.
Interior doors, usually hollow core, can be affected by humidity
changes due to use of showers, dishwashers, humidifiers and
HVAC systems.
It is normal for interior doors to stick or warp due to various
weather conditions. Winter heating can cause warping due to
decreased moisture content. Summer humidity can cause swelling
and sticking. As the seasons change, some minor adjustments of
interior doors may be necessary.
Interior doors can be stained or painted.
Warping
Keep the humidity levels in your home consistent to help prevent
warping.
If a door is slightly warped, keep it latched as much as possible.
Often the door will return to normal.
Sticking
Sticking can be caused by too much moisture in the wood or by
uneven door alignment.
Paint, varnish and/or seal the edge after sanding to reduce
sticking.
Check to make sure the hinge screws are tight and holding
properly.
Keep bi-fold, pocket and sliding doors from sticking by keeping the
tracks free of dirt and debris.
As needed, lubricate tracks and hinges with a silicone spray for
smooth operation.
To fix sticking door, fold a piece of fine sandpaper around a
wooden block, and sand the point of sticking. Apply the proper
finish to the door.
Apply a small amount of lubricant at a time to a sticking overhead
garage door hardware, do so in moderation.
Rub a lead pencil point or graphite lubricant on a squeaky door
hinge.
Do not swing or hang on doors or doorknobs, as it will work the
hardware loose.
Hardware
Lubricate door locks with graphite or silicone lubricant at least
twice a year. Don't use oil; it will gum up the locks.
Polish solid brass doorknobs and other hardware at least twice a
year to keep finishes from tarnishing.
Wipe non-brass hardware with clean cloth. Hardware that is not
solid brass will tarnish if the protective coating is damaged.
Scratches
Repair scratches or gouges by filling them in with wax crayon,
available at hardware stores. Rub the stick along the damaged
spot; let it blend with the door. Treat the spot with furniture polish.
Insert panels in doors may shrink showing raw wood along the
edges.
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