Door care and maintenance - External Doors
Our doors are made from timber, which is a natural but sustainable material and is vulnerable if not properly protected from changes in temperature and humidity. If exposed to such extremes without suitable treatment, natural movement or distortion such as swelling, warping or splitting can and will occur.
At J.B.Kind, we take great care to supply you with what are probably the best quality doors available, but once the doors have left our custody, we have no control over the conditions to which they are exposed. No liability will be accepted for moisture related problems.
To preserve the beautiful appearance of these doors and to guarantee long trouble free service, it is most beneficial to provide shelter from the effects of direct sunlight and rain by insetting, or by means of a porch or similar construction.
Be sure to select the right treatment, which will give you a complete and lasting seal to all surfaces and the elasticity to maintain the integrity between all component parts.
Unfortunately, many well-known brands are often formulated to achieve a low market price. Sometimes this can mean a reduction in their ability to provide adequate protection against ingress and egress of moisture.
Other good tips
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Reduce doors to fit equally from both sides, but not excessively, as this may compromise the integrity of the door.
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Fully seal glass rebates and backs of glazing beads prior to glazing on models supplied without glass.
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Never fit mortise locks etc at rail joints as this may seriously weaken them.
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Seal the door with two coats before fitting, then remove from the hinges, taking off all ironmongery and coat every surface liberally with a number of coats, including lock housings, before refitting.The number of coats advised by the manufacturer is usually a minimum requirement; it is wise to exceed this if possible.
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Follow the sealant manufacturer’s instructions carefully,keeping a copy of the claims made for the product in the event it fails to perform.
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Use a minimum of three 4" hinges.
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Always fit with a suitable weatherboard regardless of frame cill type fitted, to prevent droplets of moisture hanging from the door bottom.
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Future maintenance is most important if the doors good looks are to be retained over many years.We recommend washing down with warm water and detergent every two or three years and re-coating.
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