There are different types of doors, depending on the material used for their production, although in some cases a door can consist of two or three different materials used in its production, most especially if produced to serve multi-functional purposes. But their usage and maintenance are quite important for durability and in terms of efficiency, so good end users must be passionate on how to use these doors well:
- Wooden doors: because woods can be attacked by insects, there is need for constant insectides application, more often for Formica, polished and foil finishes, they should be cleaned with cloth and water, every tiny holes discovered should be sprayed because it can be the starting point for attack by the ants, prolonged stay of dirt's can cause decadence .Practically avoid slamming of the door since the hinges sides can be affected, there will be unnecessary gaps that will cause loose ends.
- Metal doors: since metals are more rugged and durable, be careful of water touching the surfaces much often and if it does, quickly clean them carefully, if painted, always remember to re-paint at an interval of 12 months, usually there might be rustiness around the hinges side, so if notice treat with any anti-corrosive liquid, watch the locks at the attached ends, most especially for the ones that are welded
- Plastic or poly doors: children should be educated specially on this types of door, they cant withstand much pressure and so it should not applied on them, they are usually fragile and so treat them so, always clean their surfaces to appreciate their beauty, they always be closed since they react to atmospheric conditions .being close will reduce these abnormalities.
- Wardrobes doors: avoid hanging clothes on them, no matter the material made of, keep them close always as opening them could cause domestic accident, when opened avoid being opened 180 degrees ,even if you do don't allow it for a long while at the hinges side
- Aluminium doors: the tracks, should well looked after, the glass part or the board part as the case may be should always be well taken care of, if you notice any of the profile given unnecessary gap quickly use your hand to hit it back into the required place
- American embossed doorS: these types of doors can be made of wood embossed in metal or vice versa, look out for the joint and the finished part usually along the thickness edges, if you notice any irregularity, quickly adjust and gum or screw back. Clean always.
Make your doors love by greasing the friction part always; read your locks manual get good locks and fix them yourself for easier maintenance, please always do these things yourself, you can do them, its easy and pleasurable.
