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MAINTENANCE
The interior
doors installed in your home are
hollow-core wood products and
subject to the natural
characteristics of wood such as
shrinkage and warping. Due to
humidity changes and the use of
forced air furnaces, showers,
dishwashers, etc., interior doors
may require minor adjustments.
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Sticking |
The most
common cause of a sticking door is
the natural expansion of lumber due
to changes in humidity. When
sticking is due to swelling during
the damp season, do not attempt any
adjustment or repair to the door
unless it continues to stick after
the weather changes. Use sandpaper
to smooth the door. Be certain to
repaint the area of the door where
it was sanded to seal against
moisture. |
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Hinges |
A squeaky
door hinge can be remedied by
removing the hinge pin and rubbing a
lead pencil or graphite lubricant on
it. Do not use oil or WD40, as it
can gum up. |
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Failure to
Latch |
If a door
will not latch due to minor
settling, you can raise or lower the
plate accordingly.
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Bi-Fold Doors |
Interior
bi-folds will sometimes stick or
warp due to weather conditions.
Applying a wax such as paraffin to
the tracks can minimize this
inconvenience. |
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Slamming |
Slamming
doors can damage both doors and
jambs, and can even cause cracking
in walls. Do not hang on the
doorknob and swing back and forth.
This can work hardware loose and
cause the door to sag. |
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Door Trim |
Putty,
caulk, or filler can be used to fill
any minor separations that may
develop at mitered joints in door
trim. Follow with painting |
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Locks |
Lubricate
door locks with graphite or other
waterproof lubricant. Avoid oil and
WD40, as it can gum up. |
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Keys |
Keep a duplicate “privacy lock” key
where children cannot reach it in
the event a youngster locks
his/herself in a room. Some types of
privacy locks can be opened with a
small screwdriver or similarly
shaped device. |
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Weather Strip |
Weather
stripping and/or any threshold
supplied with exterior doors will
occasionally require adjustment to
maintain a good seal. A well-sealed
door should be somewhat hard to open
and close. A slight air crack around
the door, however, is natural. A
hard wind may cause some air leaks
around the doors. |
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LIMITED
WARRANTY
Due to normal
settling of the home, doors may
require adjustment for proper fit.
Tahoe Homes, LLC will make such
adjustments during the first year.
Doors that warp in excess of
1/4" will be repaired or replaced at
Tahoe Homes, LLC’s discretion during
the first year after closing.
Panels of wood doors will shrink
or expand in response to changes in
temperature and humidity. Touching
up the paint or staining the
unfinished areas that are exposed as
a result of these changes are a
Homeowner responsibility. Split
panels that allow light to be
visible will be corrected by Tahoe
Homes, LLC by filling (not
replacing) during the first year of
ownership.
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