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Spring is in the air!
Those long cold wintery months are finally behind us, and we can start enjoying the warm sunshine again.
With the warm weather comes the perfect opportunity to start working on those home improvement projects. However, before you jump into a larger project, it’s a great idea to make some preventative fixes first.
We recommend starting with a quick check on your doors to ensure that everything is all tight and secure. A great place to start is with the door hinges. It may seem like a small thing, but over time they often get a bit loose which can cause the door to be misaligned leading to the small openings that cause these above issues.
Check to make sure that the door is opening and closing properly, and that when closed the seals are still tight, so that the outside air and moisture aren’t seeping into your home. This will help you cut back on high energy bills, potential water damage, and problems with insects who can easily find the small cracks and enter the house.
Visually inspect your door hinges, tighten any screws and or replace any worn out ones with new ones. A good kit for basic sturdy hinges is the https://kshardware.ca/products/stainless-steel-ball-bearing-nrp-hinges-4-x-4-with-5-8-radius-corners-pack-of-3. These are made from heavy duty stainless steel and are highly resistant to rust and corrosion, and can even be used in houses near salty oceans, as they will resist the corrosion from the sea. Another great advantage of these KS Hardware hinges is that they are an outswing hinge and are equipped with a non-removable pin (NRP) for enhanced security, preventing potential intruders from removing the pins and gaining entry that way.
Another great option KS Hardware sells is automatic self-closing hinges, such as the https://kshardware.ca/products/self-closing-automatic-spring-hinge.
Also made from heavy duty steel, these automatic door closer hinges are highly resistant to rust and corrosion. They are high-performance hinges that are designed to last.
But what’s really great about them is that the doors will close automatically. No more forgetting to close doors in your home and allowing drafts or insects to enter.
Sometimes though, the problem is a lot deeper. Frequent heavy snowfalls during winter, which consistently press against the door frame, temperatures that alternate between freezing and melting, can lead to the deterioration and rotting of the bottom of the door jamb. (The door jamb is the wooden frame that the door is built into.)
While replacing the entire door frame can be both a significant expense and a time-consuming endeavor, there's a more convenient solution available. You don't necessarily have to tackle the cumbersome task of replacing the entire door jamb. KS Hardware offers a specialized Rot Repair Kit, available at (https://kshardware.ca/products/door-jamb-rot-repair-kit ). This kit comes complete with both a 12-inch right-hand and left-hand replacement piece specifically designed for rotting door jambs, making the repair process more manageable and cost-effective. The kit comes full treated, primed and ready to match your existing installation. It’s easy to paint and match to existing color so that it blends in seamlessly with your existing hardware.
This spring, prioritize the integrity and functionality of your doors with KS Hardware's quality products. Whether it's securing your doors with robust hinges or addressing deeper issues with the Rot Repair Kit, KS Hardware has you covered. Enjoy the season without worrying about home maintenance, and embrace the warm sunshine and blooming flowers!
Visit KS Hardware today to explore more home improvement solutions.
Happy Spring! 🌷🚪