As a specialist in the uPVC door repair sector, one of our common requests is to examine the locking of these doors. What people may find surprising is that uPVC doors are affected by climatic changes. They can expand in heat and sunlight and contract in winter's cold.
uPVC doors do expand.
A significant point to make here is that it is not always the heat of June and July that causes a door to expand. Think about a beautiful sunny day when the sun is still low in the sky at midday. This lower sun can hit south-facing doors and cause them to warm up and expand as much as on a "red-hot day." The rising sun can also affect an early morning April east-facing door.
If the door is not aligned correctly, this expansion will hinder the smooth locking of your door.
uPVC doors can contract.
In cooler temperatures, especially overnight, uPVC can contract, becoming smaller within the frame. People tend to call uPVC doors to "drop." A more accurate analogy is that they begin to "lean." This leads to the doors touching the frame at the top and moving further away at the bottom.
Can a uPVC door drop?
They can, and in this case, the door requires "toe and heeling." The door panel is held in place by a series of packers positioned behind the door beads. If these move, the door can go out of shape. The door should be a perfect rectangle.
Can you service my uPVC door?
We can address all the above issues. As you can imagine, several factors can make a uPVC door difficult to lock. More damage will occur if you persist in forcing your door to lock. If this happens, you must replace the entire locking mechanism. Please think twice about trying this service yourself. It could lead to worse outcomes. We offer a free call-out service if we cannot fix your door; there is no charge.
Please feel free to call uPVC Door Repairs Doncaster now at 01302 272537 for an idea of cost and an appointment.
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