Making a Great First Impression

Your home is your castle, and you want it to be inviting. Your entry door is the first thing people see, and even minor damage can be the difference between a stunning or lackluster first impression. If time, weather, and normal wear and tear have taken their toll on your door; it may be time to consider entry door repair for your home.

Dents, Dings and Damage – Over time, your entry doors get damaged by usage and by the elements of nature. Kids slam them. Cats and dogs scratch at them. Wind, rain, sun, and hail age them. Whether your door is wood, metal, glass, or some type of combination, it begins to show its age with dents, scratches, and other surface damage. Simple sanding, refinishing, sealing, and power washing can reclaim your doors' original splendor.

Swell, Warp and Sag – Weather can do more than just harm the look of your doors. Constant temperature and moisture changes and the natural components used in most buildings lead to changes in the fit of your door. Wood can swell and warp over time, causing it to stick in the frame. Even metal doors may begin to sag as your home starts to settle. Replacing screws, finding friction spots, and making sure your door is smooth and plumb restores its easy swing.

Caulking, Stripping and Thresholds – Perhaps one of the most irritating entry door problems is the loss of a tight seal on the door. Even a door that sticks, due to other problems, may still be leaking cold air in the winter and heat in the summer. Caulking and weather stripping degrade over time, needing replacement when they begin to show wear. Keep an eye on loose kick plates at the base of your door as well. They may be a sign of a rotting threshold that leaves unseen breaks in the seal of your home.

Maintaining the overall beauty of your home is important, and your entry doors are a huge part of that. Even if you don't have the time or experience to keep your doors looking fresh; a professional can do your entry door repair quickly and efficiently. They'll help save you money on heating/cooling costs and restore the cozy, inviting feel of your home’s first impression.