Door Repair Provo, UT

It's normal for wooden exterior entries to suffer water damage from rain and other harsh weather, but it can be a bit more confusing to discover signs of water damage on an interior entry that is supposed to be safe and dry indoors. If you spot moisture issues such as wood rot inside, the water must be coming from somewhere. It could be a leaking roof or hidden plumbing leak, but if the entryway in question leads to the bathroom, it's possible the trouble is caused by a lack of ventilation.

Hot, steamy showers produce humidity, which needs to be vented out of the bathroom by an exhaust fan or, at the very least, an open window. If it's not vented properly, moisture will condense on all the surfaces in the bathroom, including wood doors, and that leads to decay, such as wood rot which can cause the door to soften and crumble apart in patches. Ventilation is really important to avoid water damage in bathrooms, but your Provo door repair expert can also help prevent further damage by applying a coat of paint and sealant to help lock out moisture from the wood.

Some homes in Provo feature a beautiful set of interior double doors, also referred to as French doors, that are supposed to meet in the middle and latch together. But if the two sides have become misaligned over time, the latching mechanisms on the two slabs can no longer connect with each other, and it's very difficult or impossible to get the entryway latched properly. Misalignment may be caused by your house settling over time—this is actually normal, especially in older houses, because all buildings shift and settle slightly throughout the years. It could also potentially be that there's an issue with the hinges because they were not installed correctly. Whatever the problem, our Provo door repair experts can get your entryways realigned so they meet in the middle and the latch can be closed.

Is the wood stain or paint on your door peeling off in shreds or flaking away in big chunks? This is an unattractive issue that lowers the appeal of your house since it is such a noticeable indication of deterioration. In this case, the best course of action for Provo door repair is for your handyman to remove the slab, strip off the remaining finish or paint, and give it a fresh coat of stain or paint before getting it reinstalled.

But if your door is made of wood, there is an additional problem that homeowners should consider. Peeling stains or paint on a wood door can indicate that the wood is absorbing water and swelling, causing the paint to lift and peel. Excess moisture in wood causes it to rot and crumble. If the peeling is caused by water damage, it's necessary to make sure the source of moisture is eliminated. That can be difficult, especially for an exterior door, but we can help block moisture with a coat of sealant.

Difficulty closing and opening is probably the most common complaint that requires Provo door repair for patio entries, and in most cases, it has to do with the rollers. Sliding patio entries typically operate using a track and roller system in which rollers move the heavy glass panes and frame by rolling along a track on the lower threshold.

If you've noticed that your door has been getting more and more difficult to slide open, and you don't know why, it may be possible to solve the problem without needing to call your handyman. In some cases, the problem is that the rollers and track have become clogged with hair, grime and other debris that is preventing them from operating normally, and in that case, all it needs is a good cleaning to work properly again. Here are two steps to try before calling the professionals:

1. Use a scrub brush and mild detergent to thoroughly clean the tracks and rollers. When it has dried out, use a vacuum to get any remaining debris off the track.
2. Grab a screwdriver and use it to adjust the screws at the bottom of the metal frame to raise or lower your rollers until the slab is able to move smoothly again.

That being said, if you've got a more serious issue like a door off track, crushed tracks or missing rollers, you need help from our team for door repair in Provo, UT. You can count on us to get your patio doors sliding smoothly again.

If you've got a door that has a glass component, such as an inset window in the slab, it should be a multi-pane window that has two or more panes of glass that have a small gap between them and are sealed together at the edges. The gap between the panes is often filled with argon gas that provides additional insulation to prevent heat transfer. But if the seal breaks, the argon escapes, and moisture can get into the gap. This causes condensation to build up between the panes, which makes the window look fogged over or misty.

Most people tend to assume that the best way to deal with this problem is replacing the seal around the glass panes, but that's not necessarily the case. Those types of repairs are often temporary and will need to be repeated ad nauseam. In these situations, it's usually more cost-effective to have your handyman replace the entire door unit.

Screen doors are great when you want to let in some fresh air and keep the bugs outside where they belong, but if the mesh is torn or has a hole in it, it might as well not be there at all. Breathable screen door repair tape is essentially mesh with adhesive on it that you can place over a hole or tear to block insects while still letting the breeze come through. While mesh repair tape is one potential solution for a quick screen door repair in Provo, UT, you’ll often find that it won’t last all that long. That depends on the brand of tape and how strong the adhesive is, but it's usually a temporary fix that will need to be reapplied.

You may have better luck with a different DIY method that takes a little more time but is more likely to stay put. Take a regular, non-adhesive piece of metal screen mesh and cut out a patch that will fit generously over the damaged area, put it in place and use needle nose pliers to gently wrap the loose ends of the metal mesh patch around the wires of the screen until it's securely attached. The only downside of this method is the patch will be a visual disturbance on the screen.

Ultimately, just calling your Provo door repair handyman to replace the screen altogether is probably the most effective, attractive and long-lasting solution. We can remove the damaged screen panel from the frame and insert a new piece of screen mesh. Replacing a screen can be a challenge, but it's no problem for our experienced Probo door repair team.

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Contact our customer service staff today to find out more about why we're considered the locals’ top choice for reliable door repairs in Provo, UT. Speak with our customer service team today and schedule an appointment for when it’s convenient for you.

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