Front doors are a key feature of our homes, not only in terms of their visual appeal but also their crucial function. They provide protection against everything from the harshest weather to unwanted visitors, but it is all too easy to overlook their importance. Before we take an in-depth look at the common signs of ageing to look out for and how to recognise wear and tear on your doors, it is important to clarify the types of doors we are referring to.
Although composite doors experience wear and tear eventually, it takes so long and is so uncommon that an article aimed at helping people detect it would be largely superfluous. However, when we turn to wooden doors, the picture is a much different one, and those are the doors we will be referring to here. If you want to learn more about composite doors to replace your jaded wooden ones, why not explore our range of Rockdoors today? We think you will be impressed.
When deducing whether your door is reaching the latter years of its working life, there are some key signs to look out for. We will examine the signs of wear and tear you might expect to see in ageing doors and recommend some state-of-the-art replacements.
If this is the sole issue you face with your door, there are some adjustments and alterations you can make to solve the problem. However, if it occurs in conjunction with some of the other points made here, you are probably dealing with a door that needs replacing. What causes doors to stick and become hard to use? The main culprits in causing doors to begin sticking and no longer sit flush in their frames are:
If you can feel cold air passing your door, the chances are it is experiencing the effects of wear and tear over time. This can cause issues with maintaining an even temperature in your home and drive energy bills higher as time progresses. Although a draught excluder offers an excellent temporary solution to the problem, the long-term prognosis for doors that let air pass is not healthy and further action is often required.
Another result of years of exposure to the elements is the warping of wood, and once this happens, the unit is no longer fit for purpose. While weathering and cracking are the factors that allow water to penetrate the door, warping is its death knell.
Not all symptoms of wear and tear on doors will be subtle, and it may just be that your door looks past its best. Faded, peeling paint and varnish tend to indicate some degree of disrepair, and the longer the situation persists, the more likely it becomes the damage will penetrate deeper and grow more substantial.
Once you have established that there are issues with your existing door, it is time to consider its replacement, and we cannot recommend composite doors highly enough when the time comes. The benefits of composite doors are many and include:
The differences between older doors and modern composite ones are significant, and they truly represent a revolution in home protection, style, and function. With an enormous range of styles and potential customisations, they can be easily made to complement any existing stylistic choices and will remain physically unchanged for decades. They require almost no maintenance and will repel even the most ardent, determined weather.
Here at Rock Solid Doors Ltd, we proudly supply, fit, and guarantee premium-level composite doors across all of London and the Home Counties. If you would like to discuss any of our products and services in detail, please do not hesitate to get in touch. A friendly, professional reception awaits, and we think you will find our amazing range of products, transparent pricing, and honest guidance refreshing.
