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IMPORTANT THINGS TO CHECK TO
PREVENT COSTLY ALUMINUM DOORS
REPAIR
You may have deteriorating frame joint seals. When you talk about aluminum doors and
windows, issues with frame joint seals are the most common ones. If you live in an area
where you experience extreme weather changes, it is common have issues with frame
joint seals because they have to contract and expand with a change in temperature.
Similarly, you are likely to develop these issues when you live in a moist environment.
The good thing is that you can fix the issue on your own, especially if you spot it early.
Therefore, it is a good idea to check the fame joints regularly to ensure they are not
damaged.
You may have problems with the sealant around the frame joints. This is another area of
concern, and the issue usually arises when you fail to apply the sealant correctly in the
first place. Be sure to apply it carefully and if you notice any damage here, you should
fix it right away.
You may have problem with latches and locks. Even when your aluminum door is in
perfect condition, you may sometimes have to deal with problems related to latches and
locks. It is quite common for homeowners to ignore these issues, but it is much easier to
have them fixed earlier. Not fixing those latches and locks could be a security risk,
which is why you should regularly check these problems and fix them as soon as
possible. Before you decide to call someone for aluminum doors repair, be sure to check
the latches and locks for dirt and grime. A heavy build-up of dirt can sometimes make
latches dysfunctional. You may try to clean them and see if this resolves the issue or not.