The front door is an integral part of any home. It offers privacy to the inside of your house, provides a grand entrance, and protects you to some extent. But besides these functions, your front door also serves as your home’s focal point and speaks volumes about your property. For this reason, you should strive to keep it in its best condition.
But, it is normal for your front door to experience issues, making it less attractive and potential safety risk. If that is the case with your door, you don’t have to worry. Sash Window Refurbish front door restoration is here for you. We can help fix problematic doors and return yours to its former glory. Call us today for advice and a quotation.
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Front Door Restoration Process
Restoration Over Replacement
Many quickly replace traditional doors with modern doors as soon as they become problematic. But we at Sash Window Refurbish believe that wood doors can be fixed. We always want to restore wooden doors whenever possible so that our customers won’t need to lose their home’s style and character.
Our experts have years of experience in front-door restorations in period homes. Therefore, we can help put yours back while maintaining your home’s traditional look. With our services, you can be sure that your front door will look new as it was when you first installed it in your home years ago.
Wooden Door Restoration for Period Home
Wooden doors are fantastic for period homes. But once the paint starts peeling, you won’t love the look. It’s common for such doors to hide several things as they get old, which can be problematic for you and your family. Thankfully, we can help repair or even replace your wooden door.
Our specialist will analyze the extent of the damage and advise the right step. We usually recommend a replacement for doors with extensive rot damage. But a repair will do if we won’t need to replace a lot of wood around the door. We will only remove the old pieces that have been damaged to ensure the door’s look doesn’t change. In other words, we will give your door a new life lease.
Door Frame Sill Replacement
Door sills are the first ones to rot. Since they are on the floor, they will get hit first by any rain or water that floors down on the floor. As a result, they will begin to rot quickly. But besides looking bad, rotten sills pose a safety risk to you and your loved ones. Instead of staring at a damaged sill, call us today to fix this issue.
Our experts will replace the door frame sill to protect your property from damage caused by water and mould. By the time we finish, your entrance will look as good as new.
Remember that the door sill is the first thing people look at when stepping into your home. So, strive to create an excellent first impression with this part of your house. We always recommend a new hardwood window sill to our customers. That way, you can keep your front door looking beautiful and give your guests a warm welcome.
But please note that we don’t offer window or door sills replacement services. We only replace door sills as part of our wooden window and door restoration projects. If you’re looking for wooden door sill replacement services, we recommend reading an article by our specialist to get a hinge on how to do it. It is an easy job you can do on your own and save yourself the cost of hiring restoration services.
Door Case Restoration
Is your door case damaged and needing replacement? Worry not. Our team has you covered. We work in simple steps to restore your casement quickly.
As usual, we begin by inspecting your case. Then, depending on the level of damage, our specialist will recreate all the moulding and decoration and install them back. They will then draught-proof it, treat rot areas, and sand the case and the entire door. By the time we finish, your casing will look as beautiful as it used to be. But more importantly, we will do all these steps without changing the door style unless you request us to.
Draught Proofing Front Doors
Several things can be done to front doors that look old and damaged. One solution that has always worked for our customers is replacing rotten wood. By so doing, we can restore your door’s beauty to look welcoming and attractive to your guests.
But, at the same time, we encourage our customers to consider draught-proofing. This process prevents air and water from entering your home and affecting the wood. Draught-proofed also helps with energy efficiency.
All our front door restoration includes draught-proofing. We consider this a part of the restoration that protects your doors and the insides of your home for years to come.
Should You Double Glaze French Doors?
Yes. Double-glazing front door makes them more energy efficient. Our experts use FINEO during this process to ensure your doors remain as energy efficient as possible without changing their fantastic styles.
Most people quickly remove their old French doors and replace them with uPVC alternatives, which distorts their homes’ style and doesn’t look good most times. However, when double-glazing eliminates the need to remove and replace your entire doors. The glass is added directly to your wooden frames to maintain the same look. You will have the same frame, but it will be double-glazed, which makes it more effective.
Our glass is 7 mm thick and comes with a vacuum seal. There is also a vacuum between the glass panes that don’t transmit energy. So it means that even if the glass panes are placed close to each other, they will still offer high performance. This is why our glass is perfect for glazing French doors and windows.
What is the Cost of Replacing Stained Glass in a French Door?
The amount varies depending on the door style and the number of panes it has. For this reason, we can’t make a quotation for restoration and reglazing without seeing your French door first. But don’t worry. Once you call us for a site visit, we will quickly provide you with the amount. So call us today if you have a door or a window that you would like us to restore.
The Perfect Finish
Sash Window Refurbish offers bespoke door restoration to all doors. Once we finish the entire process, we spray paint your door to make it look as good as new. We treat paint spraying as a critical aspect of our restoration as it complements our work.
Spraying paint onto doors and windows after restoration offers several benefits. One is that it will ensure your coat paint is smooth and consistent.
Note that if we use a brush to paint, it may leave visible marks of brush strokes. Not to mention some areas may not be painted. The strokes look unsightly and remove the beauty of the restored door. And if we miss any area, it will be problematic in the future. We prefer spray painting to avoid these issues.
Spray painting also protects your doors and windows from rotting quickly. Remember that woods need protection from outside elements. So, although the paint is decorative, it also serves as a first line of defence against your wood.
FAQs
How can I tell if my doors were correctly painted?
It is crucial to protect the timber in your wooden fixture from weather and changes in temperature. If not, you risk exposing it to more significant issues with time.
For wooden doors, proper painting can help protect them from rot and other issues. Experts will first begin by stripping the old and flaking paint before repainting a new coat. Repainting old paint will make the freshly applied coat less effective. Plus, a layer on top of a layer of old paint can lead to jamming with time.
Some people use dipping to speed up stripping. But while it saves them some effort, it can damage the wood. Note that the process uses chemicals to strip paint from a door, which can cause cracks in the wood. It is better to rely on professional hand stripping.
Also, ensure that you pick the right person for the job. Your painter needs to cover all places and ensure enough coat.
When do I need restoration or replacement?
Choosing between restoration or replacement can be challenging for homeowners. But consider your needs and preferences when deciding. Replacements are often expensive compared to restoration. If money is an issue, it’s best to opt for restoration. Regardless of your choice, ensure you work with a professional to offer the right solution.
How do I know whether my door needs restoration?
If your letter plate, hinges, locks, and letterboxes are rusty, they may function poorly. But besides their poor performance, it could also indicate a serious underlying problem. In most cases, loose hinges and locks result from wood decay. So have a professional inspect them for your peace of mind.
The front door is an integral part of any home. It offers privacy to the inside of your house, provides a grand entrance, and protects you to some extent. But besides these functions, your front door also serves as your home’s focal point and speaks volumes about your property. For this reason, you should strive to keep it in its best condition.
But, it is normal for your front door to experience issues, making it less attractive and a potential safety risk. If that is the case with your door, you don’t have to worry. Sash Window Refurbish front door restoration is here for you. We can help fix problematic doors and return yours to its former glory. Call us today for advice and a quotation.
