One of the most common questions people ask is how they can maintain their wooden exterior doors. Just like anything else, wooden doors need proper care and maintenance to ensure they continue looking incredible and just like new. Proper care can also lead to a better inspection, and can close the deal if you are attempting to sell your home. Let’s look at three simple steps you can take to maintain and care for your door.
1. Inspect Your Wooden Doors Regularly
It is best to inspect your doors regularly to ensure they are still operating like they should and that there are no problems. This will help you catch anything that could potentially turn into a larger problem long before it becomes one. A few things to look for are:
* Water penetration, which can cause cracks in the wood.
* Cracks in the finish, allowing for water penetration.
* Sticking doors and weather stripping that is no longer working adequately
Looking for these elements can keep you from needing to do more work in the future and will keep your doors lasting for years to come. If you find cracking in the finish or wood, you can call a local hardware store for help.
2. Clean The Doors Regularly
Always make sure you clean the doors regularly. In fact, you can do this while you are inspecting the door to knock out two important things at once. This will give you the chance to look for the above problems while also ensuring that the door continues to look brand new. It helps if you not only clean them, but the glass as well if you have windows or sidelights. You can use a gentle cloth that is dust free to wipe down the doors, and if you have to deal with tougher dirt, you can use any cleaner that is specific for wooden doors.
3. Always Make Sure To Use A Finish
In order to keep your door maintained, you will need to have a finish on your door. Many people want to go for a rustic feel with a door that does not have a finish. This can be detrimental to exterior wooden doors simply because they will be susceptible to the elements. Ask the company you purchase a door from if they will use a UV finish to protect the wood and stain color from the sun and other elements. This will help you take care of your doors easily and without much hassle.
These doors add such a great touch to all homes, making them an amazing option for newly built dwelling or residences that need a small touchup. Consider getting these for your home to make it look magical and classy. Visit Nick’s Building for the large collection of wood doors.
