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What affects the life of doors? What can we do to increase the life of the Wooden doors?

 
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Various affects on the life of doors:
A door can be affected by certain reason Such as followings:
1.High Wind can affect the life of door, if it is not properly shut down.
2.Door frames can be affected by termite.
3.Lack of maintenance. For ex: door units should be inspected to see that door frame are properly sealed with glass or not.
4.Strong cleaners or powder as these will damage the paint. Therefore they reduce the life of door paint.
5.Rust depreciates the iron door.
Tips for increase the life of doors:
1. Door bolts should be properly tightened.
2. Door should be properly shut down in bad weather condition.
3. Iron door should be rust free, Therefore use best quality paint on iron door.
4. Use proper termite solution for wooden door If there is any indication of termite.
5. Hinges should be strong and able to take heavy wait of the door.
6. To increase the durability, apply paints, finishes varnishes etc to thedoors.
7. Proper concern on maintenance of doors.
8. Putty (chemical) should be filled with knife in slot. And its slope should be down so that rain water does not enter in doors frame.
9. Do not use strong cleaners or scouring powder as these will damage the paint. If you plan to clean doors frames, you have to use a good quality glass cleaner or mild soap and water will clean the glass.
10. Glass of doors should be proper fit in to door frame.
11. Include various types of doorknobs and plates that are designed to add durability for Interior and exterior door sets and a variety of doorknob spindles, surface-door bolts, door strikes, and door closers increase function, durability and style.
 
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