Wood Doors

For years, wood has been a readily available window substrate, and the most common choice for homes. It’s advantages are it can either be painted a solid color or stained and sealed to show off the wood grain. Wood is also strong and easy to work with, is a natural insulator and complements many forms of traditional home architecture.

There are some significant downsides to a wood window, however, that have driven many builders and homeowners to switch to other frame materials. Wood frame exteriors require a lot of regular maintenance. Whether you seal, stain or paint them, regular maintenance to the exterior with frequent touch ups and occasional refurbishing, sanding and applying new coats is almost always required. Wood windows are also prone to rot, which can damage their integrity and make it difficult for them to hold paint. Nonetheless, a properly maintained wood window can last for years.

Some manufacturers of wood windows will offer cladding as an alternative to vinyl and fiberglass. However, some clad materials can conduct heat and cold while others offer limited color options and cannot be painted. And the wood beneath almost all cladding is susceptible to water damage that seeps behind the clad material and rots the wood.

Wood Door Frame Benefits:

Visually appealing, especially with a clear stain or finish emphasizing the natural wood appearance
Custom colors and designs
Provides excellent insulation
Traditional look fits many home styles

Toronto Door repair, can supply doors meet your needs. Whether you’re looking to make a statement with a bold front door, or want the wide expanse of a folding door system, we pride ourselves on our ability to turn those wants into reality. Stop by our showroom and see how we can help. Whether you have a photo, a drawing, or bring the whole door in, we can help you to find a beautiful replacement door.

Why Wood Doors Need Different Care

Wood is beautiful, but it moves. Toronto humidity in summer and dry indoor heat in winter make wood swell and shrink, which is why a wood door can stick in July and leave a gap in January. Most wood door problems come from that movement or from water getting into an unsealed edge.

Signs your wood door needs attention

The door sticks or rubs at the top or latch side
Paint or stain is peeling, especially at the bottom edge
Dark staining or soft spots near the threshold
Cracks along panels or at the joints
A gap that lets in drafts or light

Repair or Replace a Wood Door?

A wood door with a sticking edge, loose hinges or minor surface damage can usually be repaired by planing, re-sealing and adjusting the hinges. Soft or rotted wood at the bottom rail can sometimes be cut out and patched. If rot has spread through the core, the door has warped badly, or the frame itself is rotting, replacement is often the better long-term option.

Keep a wood door healthy

Seal all six sides of the door, including the top and bottom edges, and touch up the finish as soon as it starts to fail. Keep the gutters above the entrance clear so water is not running down the face of the door.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my wood door stick only in summer?

Wood absorbs moisture when humidity rises, so the door swells. Adjusting hinges or lightly planing the edge, then sealing it, usually solves it.

Can a rotted wood door be repaired?

Small areas of rot can often be cut out and filled. If rot has reached the core or the frame, replacement is usually more reliable.

Do you install new wood doors?

Yes. We can repair your existing wood door or replace it and fit it properly to the frame.

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