7 Signs Your Security Screen Door Is Losing Its Integrity

Your security screen doors provide your home with a near 100% security at all times. At least that’s what they do until they start failing. Issues with handling the door, a failing security screen not to mention problems opening, closing and even locking the door are the least among other problems you’ll face during times like this.

To prevent that from happening, you need to be on high alert for any deterioration in the integrity of your security screen door. 

Thankfully, we’re providing you with seven most common signals which prove your door isn’t as reliable as it once was and what to do when you notice them. 

Here are the most common problems every faulty door gives and their best solutions.

Excessive slamming

If your door slams a lot more than usual, chances are it’s developing a fault. A lot of slamming can be traced to a faulty door closer. 

A door closer fault could be due to an oil leak, especially in oil-based security door closers. It could also be a detached closer or maybe it needs readjustment. 

This could also mean your door needs its oil-based closer replaced with a pneumatic one. The greatest advantage pneumatic door closers have over the oil-based ones is that they are driven by air-pressure so they are less likely to develop this kind of fault.

Whatever the case may be, DIY repairs are possible but its always best to leave things in the hands of professionals.

Corrosion

Rust formation on your reinforced steel door increases the risk of a successful burglary. Grinding sounds around corners and joints are all results of excessive rust formation.

The only solution to corrosion-related problems is sandblasting and painting. A much better option to painting your door is powder coating it.

Powder coating your door after sandblasting seals in the lustrous surface your door shows after sandblasting making it more resistant to rust in the nearest future.

However, if your old security door has a lot of rust or damage, then you need to replace it. And you better have trained professionals like ours do it for you.

Damaged screens

Security door screens can become damaged in some situations. It could be right after a storm, a break-in, or even as a result of being hit from objects hauled towards them.

There is no DIY repair to ripped door screens. The only option is to replace them. You could also consider upgrading the screens to steel ones so they don’t get torn every chance they get. 

If you need screen replacement in areas around Mittagong, Australia, all you need to do is contact us and we’ll be with you in a jiffy.

Issues with locking

Issues with locking your door can be traced to a wide variety of causes. Some may be as a result of breaking, some an accident, or maybe accidental tampering with the locking mechanism. 

Whatever the case may be, DIY repair is possible for most lock-related problems. Although in some cases, professional repair is the best option. 

If you think your lock problem is something you can handle, then go for it. However, if you’re having doubts, always seek professional help.

Failure to latch

A latch problem could be as a result of loose hinges, bad installation, a damaged strike plate and so on. All these problems compromise the integrity of the door making it easy to break into your house.

Realigning and replacing a security screen door sounds like a lot of work for a single person to do. Call our team of professionals to properly inspect the latching problem properly and get it fixed in no time.

Damaged hinges

A damaged security door hinge is always as a result of excessive stress placed on the hinges of the door. Forcibly keeping security doors open for extended periods takes its toll on the door by weakening the hinges, eventually breaking the welded parts.

Signs of damaged hinges are sags, improper sealing, and difficulty operating the entire door. Calling a professional for inspection and repairs is the only option you’ve got in this case. Thankfully, we’ve got just the right team for you. 

DO NOT attempt to change the hinges yourself.

Vandalism and defacement

Depending on the force applied during a break-in, a security door can lose as much as 50% of its integrity. Natural forces like violent storms, earthquakes and hail could also contribute to defacement. 

The hinges and lock area are usually the most affected areas in cases like this. The decision to repair or replace the entire door depends on the extent of damage caused by the vandalism. 

To reduce chances of the same thing happening to your door in the future, install a new and sturdier type of door so it’ll withstand the said forces better.

Contact us for any security door camden related problems so we help ‘nip your door related problems in the bud’ and prevent further damage in the future.