Storage & Fitting
Before your door is fitted it must be handled carefully and protected from impact and weathering damage.
The door should be stored in a cool, dry and well ventilated location on a flat level surface. The door needs to be kept clear of the floor by 90mm to prevent damage to the door or the people around it.
Frames must to stored flat and they should never be put in a situation that induces bending of twisting; as this will result in distortion of the doorset and permanent damage.
Avoid fitting doors in excessive humidity, especially in freshly plastered/ painted situations.
Only skilled tradesmen should undertake installation as correct fitting of fire and security doors/frames is imperative.
All door sets should be fixed as soon as possible after delivery and painted not exceeding 2 weeks.
It should be protected from exposure to humid/damp conditions or direct sunlight before decoration.
Decoration must protect the whole door including all edges faces and frame with a suitable paint system.
Maintenance
Most exterior timber doors will weather. If exposed to extreme changes in temperature and humidity without suitable treatment, natural movement or distortion such as swelling, splitting and warping can occur. But with planned suitable maintenance your timber door should retain its good looks for many years.
- Hinges will require occasional application of light oil.
- Lacquered handles will mark easily (e.g. with rings metallic objects)
- Door and hardware should be wiped clean at least annually or when contaminated; do not use abrasive cleaning products.
- Re-decoration should at least every four years with a suitable micro-porous finish. Or where finished on site a sympathetic application compatible with the original paint system
