Installing exterior doors is a key stage during the construction or renovation of a house. To enjoy their functionality, appearance, and durability, it’s worth choosing the right time for installation. Here are the factors to consider when planning the installation of exterior doors.
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1. The best time of year
The best time to install exterior doors is spring and autumn, when temperatures are moderate and weather conditions are favorable for work outdoors. Extreme temperatures in summer or winter can negatively affect the installation process and the materials used during installation, e.g., mounting foam.
Why are moderate temperatures optimal?
- The mounting foams used to seal the doors bond best at temperatures from +5°C to +30°C.
- High humidity in spring and autumn can improve the bonding of sealing materials.
2. Construction or renovation stage
Exterior doors should be installed:
- after completing wet works such as plastering and pouring screeds. It’s important that the walls have time to dry, which helps avoid problems related to moisture that can lead to warping of door materials.
- when the building is already in closed, raw state: it’s best to install exterior doors once the building has reached the closed raw state, meaning it is already protected from weather conditions
Key moments in the construction process:
- Installing doors before the final finishing of the interior allows you to protect rooms from unfavorable weather conditions.
- It’s important to ensure that the door opening is properly prepared and dried.
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some owners or investors decide to install temporary substitute doors. These may be steel technical doors that, after the renovation works are completed, can be easily resold or used in less representative places, such as in a garage or basement. This practical approach helps you avoid the risk of damaging or staining the target doors by the renovation crew.
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3. Weather conditions
Avoid installing doors during heavy rain, snow, or frost. Such conditions can affect the precision of the work and the quality of sealing. Bad weather can also cause deformation of materials.
4. Installation tips
- The opening for the door should be properly prepared: cleaned, plastered, and dry.
- The opening should be 1.5 - 2 cm higher and wider than the door itself, to allow the door frame to be installed correctly using mounting foam.
- Check the horizontals and verticals of the door opening to ensure accurate door installation.
- Use suitable sealing materials, such as polyurethane foam, gaskets, or vapor barrier tapes, to minimize heat loss.
5. Design and functionality
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Exterior doors are the calling card of your home, so their appearance matters. OK DOORS offers a variety of patterns, glazing options, and finishes that allow you to match the doors to the character of the building. At the same time, the use of modern solutions, such as multi-point locks, increases comfort and security.
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match the door style to the architecture style and the façade color — how to do it? Read here: Which doors to choose for a modern-style home and which for a classic-style home?
you can personalize your doors using our configurator
Summary
The best time to install exterior doors is in spring or autumn, when weather conditions favor construction work.
Make sure the door opening is properly prepared and consider professional installation so that the doors will serve you for many years, providing thermal comfort, security, and the aesthetics of your home.
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