In terms of the safety and security of the home, doors are the most important feature of any building. Most threats to the occupants of a house will come in through the doors or windows. That is because it is far easier to access a home through these areas than through its walls or roof. Consequently, doors and windows are the areas of the house most likely to come under attack.
But doors are far more likely to be attacked because their normal function is to serve as entry points for people. Furthermore, unlike windows, they are big enough to let an adult human through. As a result, doors are the first place burglars or other persons seeking unauthorized access into the home will consider. But this is not the only function of your doors.
Doors enhance your home’s curb appeal
Front doors constantly issue a silent statement on the class and sense of style of the people who live in a home. They serve as a showpiece for the rest of the building and are a critical part of the elements that create the home’s curb appeal, explains Leenan Management in Regina. Visitors use the front door as a gauge to assess how the inside of the house will look. But the functions of doors don’t end there.
Your HVAC system relies on your doors
Doors are essential for maintaining the building envelope. A building’s climate control depends on the door’s ability to keep the exchange of air between the exterior and interior to a minimum. Doors are essential in this regard; they have to let people come and go without allowing the warmed or cooled air inside the home to escape.
Doors enforce boundaries and guarantee privacy
Finally, doors help to limit or grant access to different parts of the home. They give us the ability to maintain our privacy. Family members use doors to create boundaries between them and other family members or visitors. Doors make it possible for people to share the same home and maintain a level of control over their belongings and personal space.
But interestingly, most people reading this have never understood these facts about the doors in their home. They may know that their doors are valuable but have never bothered to articulate the reasons for this. And this is why most homeowners do not make inspecting their doors a regular part of their home maintenance routine.
Usually, we only pay attention to our doors when:
- We suffer a break-in
- The locks malfunction
- Or the door completely fails to close or open
Waiting until your doors fall off their hinges is not the ideal way to discover that they have become weak and ineffective. However, even if this does not happen, the doors may be costing you in ways you do not realize; they may be contributing to your home’s high energy bills. That is why knowing the signs that a door is no longer performing its duties is vital. So, how do you know when you should replace your doors?
Signs that you need to replace your doors
- Signs of damage
A door does not have to suffer a break-in attempt to be damaged. Storms or wear and tear from everyday use are more likely to ruin it. Termites and pests can also undermine the door’s strength. When a door starts showing signs of falling apart – warping, peeling, cracking, and leaning – it is time to replace it.
- Draughts around the edges
Sealing doors helps them to retain their ability to maintain the home’s internal climate. But due to several causes, doors or seals may shrink and separate. As a result, air will seep in and out of the room through the edges or cracks.
- Jamming or sticky doors
If closing a door is tough or you have ever found yourself locked in/out because the door was stuck and refused to open, the door needs a replacement. It is not because of the inconvenience of opening and closing the door but also because it poses a threat to you and your household’s safety.
- The door is outdated
Doors may be acceptable in terms of their function but out-of-date aesthetically. In this case, you need to change the door. That is because it reduces the overall value of the property. It also creates a negative impression of the people who live in the home.
- The door is a security risk
The door will become a security risk if it is damaged. But it could also be that the door’s features make it easy for criminals to access the home. When burglars discover the weakness in a particular door, it is better to replace it with a more secure design.
Whatever your door issue may be or if you’re simply looking to change the appeal of your home, Glacier Glass is your go to local Regina door company!
Written by: Leenan Property Management