Written by ETO Doors.
The last thing you want to have happen to your beautiful new French doors is for them to become damaged before you have the chance to install them. Using basic care for your doors can help you install them properly and avoid any potential damage that can occur. Here are a few things you can do to help avoid issues with your doors before they are installed:
Avoid Walking on Doors: This might seem basic but many people leave their doors lying on the ground before they install them and wind up stepping on them by mistake. This can create damage to any door but it can be especially dangerous for interior French doorsthat have panes of glass throughout the door.
Keep Doors Away From Temperature Changes: Extreme changes in temperature can occur naturally -- if the weather goes from warm to cold in the course of a day -- or it can be caused by techniques such as using forced heat to dry out a building. Exterior doors that are exposed to extreme temperature changes can become warped or otherwise damaged.
Stop Moisture Absorption: When doors are stored at the site of a house under construction, there may also be oils or other moisture in the atmosphere. If doors are left untreated, they can absorb the moisture and become warped. You can solve this problem by storing your doors in a dry location or by sealing all edges and corners with an oil-base sealer. You’ll want to condition the doors to the humidity of the place they will be installed ahead of time so that they don’t swell after installation.
ETO Doors is a manufacturer of high quality interior and exterior doors for homeowners and businesses. They have a full catalog of doors and accessories available at their website.
