Your front door is the entrance to your home. It helps to protect your home from the elements and intruders, as well as providing curb appeal and boosting your home’s resale value. With so much to gain from having a properly installed, well-maintained front door, it is important to ensure that your door is in good repair! If you’ve been wondering how you can tell if your front door needs to be replaced, keep reading to learn more!
Your Door Is Drafty
As your front door ages, your threshold can deteriorate, as can your door itself. An old door can begin to leak air, as the seal around your door cracks with age and exposure to the elements. If you notice that your home is surprisingly cold, particularly around the entrances of your home, check around your door for drafts.
Your Door Is Rusted Or Damaged
Another sign that your door needs to be replaced is when you find that your door is beginning to rust or has dings and nicks, consider that as a sign that you should consider replacing it. While a few dings won’t affect your doors structural integrity, it does detract from your curb appeal. As for rust, if your metal door is beginning to rust, that can seriously compromise the strength of your door. If you see that your door is rusting or damaged, be sure to replace it!
Your Door Is Scraping The Floor Or Threshold
If you find that your door is scraping your floors or the threshold of the door, you likely need to replace the door. A door that is starting to scrape your floor indicates that your door has warped or sagged due to the elements. Rather than letting your door continue to damage your floors, replace your door to mitigate damage to keep your home protected.
You’re Finding Pests In Your Home
Pests, such as ants and other bugs, can find their way into your home by simply walking in through your front door. If your door doesn’t close properly, or there is a large gap in between your door and your threshold, you could be allowing in pests, as well as reducing your home’s energy efficiency. Finding pests near your entryways is a clear sign that your door isn’t doing its job.
Your Hinges Are Squeaking
Finally, if you find that your door’s hinges are getting louder by the day, it is a sign that you should consider replacing your door. While it’s possible that your door’s hinges may just need a bit of maintenance, squeaky hinges are often a sign that your door is not far behind! If you find that your hinges are squeaking, take a look at your door to examine whether you need your door replaced!
Contact Us Today
If you’re interested in replacing your home’s entry door this spring, reach out to our team today! We can be reached over the phone at (781) 899-6353 or by filling out our online contact form! We look forward to hearing from you and assisting with your door replacement needs!