Commonly Found Door Defects During A Home Inspection

 

Maintaining the essential elements of your house will make it stand out. Take care of the door as it is your first impression. The maintenance of doors should be given priority.
GTA Inspectors, the experts in detecting hidden property problems, have identified some common door issues that could lead to costly repairs or door replacements. The blog below will help you track down the problems before it's too late.

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Here's a list of common defects that are found during a house inspection.

1.Wood Attacking Pests
The most common problem that can damage the structure of your home is pest infestation. Insects like termites and beetles attack your wooden areas and cause them to become weak and porous. Termites are most likely to attack wooden parts of your home, such as doors and windows. Termites are drawn to wood that is organic and will stay and bore into the wood. If ignored, they can cause damage to the doors. Before it's too far, these issues can be detected by a professional house inspection.

2.Wood with Dead Knot
Knots can be visible on wood doors. The knots may be in lighter colors and not fall out or in darker colours that will fall out. The knots can weaken your wooden doors when they fall out.

3.Buckling of Doors
The wood element is a seasonal one. In terms of property inspections, the majority of doors buckle between the panel and frame. It happens when there is not enough space between the panel and the frame. Sometimes it is difficult to close doors, or they require pressure when opening and closing. To avoid this, leave a reasonable space between the panel edges and the edges.

4.Cracks in the Door Panel
The cracks are due to substandard wood or improper seasoning. Cracks can be found mainly at frame joints and panel side edges. The cracks become deeper and worsen over time, affecting the quality of doors. Pests can easily attack the door in such cases. Fillers can be used to repair doors that have minimal damage.

5.Peeling off Laminate
The laminate is the one responsible for protecting wood surfaces. It protects wooden surfaces from damage. The wooden laminates give your home a classy and attractive finish. Peeling the laminates off your doors makes them look messy and exposes their inner material to further damage. The wood that is exposed to the environment attracts pests, termites and moisture.

6.Peeling off paint or paint deterioration
It is important to paint your wooden doors and windows. The colour of your wooden doors makes them look more elegant, and also protects them against damage. This protects your wood against moisture and dust. Moisture in wooden doors will cause them to decay faster. You can also paint your wooden doors to eliminate termites.

If you notice that your door paint is peeling, it's time to fix or repaint your doors. This will protect them from the damage mentioned above.

7.Loose fit and lack of lubrication
Lubricants play a vital role in the smooth operation of your windows and doors. Lubricants will prevent your hinges from rusting, and your doors will be able to move freely. You should pay attention to the hinges, tower bolts and door joints, so that you can apply the lubricant accordingly. Lubricants will keep your doors smooth and noiseless.

Inspectors identified the above problems as critical door defects during a professional property inspection. Ignoring these issues can lead to door failure, malfunctioning and eventually replacements. Preventing unwanted problems with your doors will save you from future inspection issues.