Winter can be brutal to the external part of your home especially at this time of year when there’s the familiar rain, wind and frost. It’s important therefore to give your doors the maintenance that will see them through the winter months and give you the kind of longevity you want from your external doors. As you can imagine, the right kind of maintenance can prolong the life of your doors, so by keeping up on repairs you get more out of your door in the long run. If your doors are beyond help, then why not browse through our extensive range of both external doors for a new one?

External Wooden Doors. As you can imagine wooden doors need a lot of care and attention.

They will have been treated prior to you buying your doors from us, but they will need ongoing maintenance and re-coating and refinishing at some point in the future. Always remember to clean and wash your door before external conditions start to erode the wood. Clean it thoroughly at least twice a year, just using a cloth lightly moistened in water, you can also use a soap to help rid your door of a build up of dirt but try not to use anything too abrasive. 

Has There Been Water Penetration?

Always check to see if there’s been any water penetration, which can be quite serious for wooden doors. You’ll need to really get that moisture out and once you’re done, fill up the hole and then seal it off and sand the area. If you’ve been doing repairs of this nature, you’ll need to finish off with a re-coat. Check to see whether the original finish was water or oil based.  

uPVC Front Doors.

The care your doors require if they’re uPVC is a little different to wooden doors. With uPVC Front Doors you’ll need to think about testing for alignment and also oiling the locks around twice a year. Examine the locks and bolts carefully for wear and tear, and spray some oil into the bits that move, you can also spray it into the keyholes. Wipe away any excess oil with a piece of tissue. Clean around the door with a damp cloth. 

Test the door for alignment.

Close the door and let it shut by itself and see whether it closes easily without rattling or slamming shut. Test the handle, bolts and rollers to see if they are at all stiff. If you need to use force for the bolt-work to operate effectively then it may mean that they are not properly aligned with the plate in the frame itself. If you feel it’s a real worry and you’re not sure what to do, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us here at The Replacement Door Company. 

Composite External Doors.

All you’ll need to clean your composite external doors is a cloth and a bucket of water. They’re really simple to take care of and this can be done by just washing down the door and the glasswork. Once you’re done, go over it with a dry cloth to take away any water stains. 

The Replacement Door Company – for quality doors.

If you have any queries about what we’ve talked about today, whether it’s composite external doors, uPVC doors, or external wooden doors, give us a call. If your doors are irreparably damaged beyond repair, take a look around our versatile range of both external and internal doors, and choose yourself a new one. We have doors for all budgets and tastes so don’t delay.