Patio Door Repair - How to Keep Your Door in Good Shape
Patio doors are attractive and useful addition to any home, helping to bridge the gap between indoor and outdoor living. However, they are subject to wear and tear and require to be maintained properly.
Damaged doors are not only a security risk, they also contribute to high energy bills because they allow cold air in the home.
Glass that is damaged
Patio doors can be used to create a seamless transition from indoors to outdoors. They can enhance the look of your home and improve the efficiency of your energy use. However, over time the sliding mechanisms may develop issues that affect their functionality and overall performance.
The glass on patio doors is often cracked or shattered. It could be due to various reasons. It could be due to tracks that aren't aligned properly or cold draughts entering the building or even when the door was put in incorrectly in the first place. If you aren't sure of the reason it is recommended to contact a professional.
Broken
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You'll have to contact an experienced glazier in the event that your patio door is damaged. They can fix the glass. This is typically a faster alternative than replacing the entire door, as it can be a lot
cheaper to replace just the glass panel.
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Tracks with sliding Tracks
Over time, dirt, dust, and even rust can accumulate in the tracks of your patio door. This can impede its smooth moving, so it's essential to keep the tracks clean. You can do this by using a mild detergent and brush. You can also use a degreaser in order to remove more extensive build-ups. If your door is not moving smoothly, the track might be bent or damaged.
This is often caused by heavy doors or pets dragging dirt into the door. The spindles or cogs can break. This could result in the handle becoming stuck and difficult to open.
Lack of lubrication can be a frequent cause for sliding door malfunctioning. Applying a silicone-based lubricant on the tracks and rollers can help prevent future problems. Make sure you thoroughly clean the track before applying the lubricant to ensure it doesn't gather more dirt.
Test the door after applying the lubricant by moving it both ways. If it isn't moving easily, apply the lubricant again and repeat. In the end, you'll be able to get your sliding patio doors moving again without the need for a repair.
You may need to remove your door to straighten the tracks if they're bent. It's a large task, so you should have someone assist you. Begin by placing some cloth on the floor, and then taking off the plugs that cover the screws for adjusting the roller. These are usually located at the corner of both sides of the frame. Once the screws are removed, the track should pull away from the wall. Use a mallet made of rubber as well as a block and rubber mallet if you find an area that is bent outward. Put the block of wood on the bent-outward section of track, and then use the mallet to straighten it. Repeat the process on the reverse side of the track, in the event that it is necessary. Once the tracks are straight, you'll be able to reinstall your door and reattach any hardware that was removed.
Broken Rollers
If your patio door is taking much effort to open, and it's sliding along the track or even catching on it then you probably need a replacement for the bottom roller. Like all moving parts, it's going to wear out over time and if you wait too long, you'll discover that the door is difficult to use. This could cause excessive stress on other parts like handles that may break or the track that could be damaged.
Replacing the rollers is difficult and requires removing the whole panel from the frame. The first step is to retract the roller wheels. Then give the panel a gentle tug to determine if it will be able to come loose. If it does, then ask an assistant to help take the panel off and place it on an even surface. Once the panel is removed, you can now look at it for evidence of damage.
Once you've done that you're ready to work on the rollers themselves. You'll probably need the use of a screwdriver, a plier bar or a rigid putty knife to remove them. After you've removed the old ones, take notes about their style and dimensions so that you can replace them with the same ones.
There might not be any obvious damage, and the rollers require lubrication. If that's the case then simply spray some silicone-based lubricant on to them and try sliding the panel once more.
In more serious cases, the bogies that sit underneath the rollers may fail or the tracks on which they roll are damaged. In this case, the entire track will need replacement. It's usually a two-man job as the panel needs to be removed from the aluminium frame so that the builder can take it off. This is the most difficult component of the repair. Be careful not to shatter or crack the glass.
Weather Treatment
Paul and his wife were sick of their old patio door that let drafts in when they were in the living room, watching TV or sitting in their recliner of choice. They also noticed icicles inside the frame during this past winter. The couple spoke with our expert in product design who advised them that their doors required of weather treatment. The door was old and had some corrosion due to age and British weather however it could be fixed to enhance the look of their home. They decided to build windows and patio treatments that would complement their home's decor.