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Door Problems, Explained
Straight answers to the questions people actually ask us on the phone. No sales pitch until you know what is wrong.
- Peeling Front DoorYour front door is peeling because the finish lost its grip on the wood. Here is what causes it…
- Sun Faded Front DoorA faded, chalky front door means UV has broken down the finish and the wood surface. Here is ho…
- Water Damaged Door BottomRot and swelling at the bottom of a front door starts at unsealed end grain. How to test for ro…
- Front Door StickingA front door that sticks in summer and fits in winter is swelling, not settling. Here is how to…
- Gray Weathered Wood DoorGray, silvered wood on a front door means UV destroyed the surface fibers. How deep the gray go…
- Cracked and Flaking VarnishAlligatored, crazed and flaking varnish on a front door means the clear coat has embrittled. Wh…
- Stain vs Paint Front DoorPaint lasts longer than stain on an exterior door, and clear coats last least of all. Here is t…
- How Often to Refinish a Front DoorClear finishes in direct sun need recoating every 1 to 2 years. Paint every 5 to 8. The real sc…
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