1. Light Is Entering Through The Closed Door
Light can bleed into a room from the gaps that are found at the bottom, top, and sides of the door where it is supposed to fit flush with the frame. Excessive amounts of light are a bad sign. This means that heat is being lost through the gaps. Most people would be surprised to learn just how much heat can be lost – it can significantly affect the temperature of a room. The same principle applies to cold – gaps mean that cold air can easily enter a room. Both of these can have a negative effect on heating bills. A well-fitted door will supply exceptional insulation and save you money as far as energy bills are concerned. In some instances, the problem can be solved with ‘weather strips’. These are door weather seals that can be retrofitted. They seal the openings and prevent the entrance of cold air. If the door is externally located it can prevent rainwater from entering the home.
2. Feeling Chilly?
Aside from the entry of light if you are standing near your door and can feel a chill then you almost certainly have an issue that needs to be addressed. The entry of chilly air is especially prevalent in older, more traditional properties. One of the ways to deal with the problem is to use draft stoppers. However these would have to become permanent fixtures in the home – and they don’t always work perfectly. doors with this problem are often poorly insulated, or there are cracks and gaps that leak cold air. Once again, you’ll be uncomfortable – and you’ll have to increase the heating – and that can put a huge strain on your household finances. If you do the maths and compare your increased heating bills with the cost of simply replacing your doors with more modern alternatives you’ll quickly reach the conclusion that new doors are the most economical solution. However, your home getting chilly is usually a combination of a poor quality door and windows, check out KJM windows for new installations.
3. Your Doors Are Becoming a Challenge to Open and Close
Wrestling with your door is an obvious sign that something is wrong. Your door definitely needs replacement. Over time the functionality of doors tends to degrade – and the older the door, the worse the problem is going to get. If you are struggling with either internal or external doors or have to use force to open or close that door that may be due to any number of reasons. The door may not have been installed correctly. It may be suffering from weathering leading to warping – or just showing the wear and tear of an extended lifespan. Check the hinge screws as these might require some realignment or tightening. Also, check the door jam to ensure that it is sitting flush with the door frame.
4. Cracked or Peeling Paint
If you are seeing cracked or peeling paint on your door that is a sure (and obvious) sign that it is suffering from excessive wear and tear. Of course, you could just explain to visitors that you are in search of that stylish ‘rustic’ look, but you know that’s not what was intended when you first purchased that door. Cracked and peeling paint is a sign that the door was not treated correctly when it was manufactured – or has not been adequately maintained over the years. doors require varnish, oil, or a paint touchup fairly regularly. Depending on how bad the problem has become you might be able to get away with a new coat of paint, but your best bet is to simply replace the door.