Sometimes it's not a door you have to replace in your home, it's a door frame. Or, you might need a door frame in addition to replacing a door, and it's wise to know this before you start any projects in your home. Some doors come with a mounted door frame so you can easily put in a replacement door frame with little effort. Other times, you have to buy a replacement door frame from your home improvement store or online, which can put a halt to your project if you aren't prepared.
Here are signs you need a replacement door frame for your home. You should always have doors and their accompanying door frames professionally mounted.
Doors are hanging loosely
If a door is hanging loosely or at an angle, or is tight in one area of the frame but not in another, then the door frame itself might be warped or damaged. This is especially the case if the door doesn't stay closed or doesn't lock properly. A loose door frame can cause the door to pull on its hinges, so have a door frame repaired if you can or replace the entire door frame if necessary.
Doors are stubborn and won't open or close
While a loose door can be a sign of door frame issues, so can a door that is too tight inside its framework. A door that is stubborn to open or close or one that opens but touches the floor when it does might have a faulty door frame to blame. A swollen or jammed door frame might make a tight squeeze for a door that used to fit well in the frame. Before changing out the door to a room, check to make sure its framework is not cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged.
Doors are not working after installation
You may have already replaced a door thinking the door was the issue, only to find that they still don't lock or still allow cold air into a space. A door frame that has problems will continue to create issues for you even if the accompanying door is brand-new. Your door specialist will inspect the framework, hinges, and door itself to determine if a replacement door frame will help improve your door issues.
When you have a door frame problem, the only solution is the replacement or repair of the door frame. Sometimes it's cheaper to just replace the unit, so check the dimensions and measurements of your existing door frame and shop online to compare prices for replacements.
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