When Do Your Doors Need to Be Replaced?
Do you know when to replace your doors? Are you aware of the signs to look out for? In today’s post we’re going to be exploring the signs of when your doors need replacing so you’ll be well prepared. All our doors are made to last, so they shouldn’t need replacing for some time. However, if the doors on your house were there before you bought the property and are now a little past their sell by date, but you’re not sure whether they’re ready to be replaced, then this post is for you.
Stand and look at your door – what do you see?
One of the best and simplest ways to check whether your doors need replacing is simply to look at it. There are signs you can look out for such as light coming through the bottom of the door or at the sides. You can use candles and place them near the seals of the door and they should reveal any drafts.
Is your door noisy?
If it’s starting to rust, then your door may be on its way out. Also, does it dent easily? That’s not a good sign because it’s likely that it’s not that hard to break into. As well as drafts coming through have you noticed any moisture seepage? It might not just be coming through the door but into the actual interior of the door itself.
Struggling to open or close?
If it feels that opening and closing your door is like Mission Impossible, then it might be time to replace it. When it’s not functioning as it should and you’re struggling to get through and out of it then it either wasn’t installed properly or it’s shifted due to repeated exposure to the elements. It all leads to the same struggle every time whether you’re leaving or entering the property.
Is your door warped or cracked?
Your door can take some rough treatment over the years. It may have been endlessly slammed and kicked and as well as that there’s the British weather which will have beaten it into submission. If you have a door that’s expanded and then contracted over and over again, it’s probably had quite an impact. This could allow moisture, heat and warmth to escape so keep an eye out for that.
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If you recognise these signs in your doors, then it’s likely it’s time now to replace them. Take a look around our site and see if one of our doors takes your fancy, then give us a call. We’ll be happy to talk you through your choices and once you’ve made a concrete decision about which one you want, or perhaps it’s more than one, you can get your door in place in time for the new year! New door, new you!
