Ways Your Door Shows It Needs Replacing

Aug 12, 2021 | Doors

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Have you recently realized that your front or back door is simply not in very good shape? Your doors do need replacing, just like any other functional part of your home, now and again. Instead of seeing a crack like you may in a window, your door may show you its time is up in other, less obvious ways. While you may have a cracked window on a door, that is not often an indication that your door requires replacement. Here are a few signs to watch for.

Signs Your Door is In Need of Replacing

The first sign your door is not doing well is one many people live with for years. When your door is difficult to open and close, that is a sign of a problem. Next, many doors peel or splinter. This typically applies to wood doors. However, the paint can peel off metal doors as well.

Drafts around your door is another sign of a problem. You may notice heat radiating in during the summer, and chilly drafts during the winter. However, the wind coming in at all, no matter the temperature, is not a good sign. It means your door is no longer sealing tightly in the frame.

Other Reasons to Replace Your Door

There are, of course, several other reasons you may want to replace your door. It could be something as simple as you do not like how your door looks. You may want to change the style of your home, so the door must undergo an update as well. Plus, a door could get damaged along the way. Each of these are very valid reasons to replace your door.

When you have decided that your door has seen better days, then call us. Here at Rusco Windows, we can come out, examine your current door, and tell you some of the options you have. Once you decide on a style and color combination, you can then figure out which door suits your preferences best. Call us today. Don’t let your old door sit there one more day potentially causing issues for your home.

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