How to troubleshoot an exterior door

Exterior doors - one of the larger openings of the home - often take the brunt of UV exposure, wind and rain over a period of decades. According to a Harvard University study, the average home in the U.S. is 32 years old and rising, so doors definitely develop their share of age spots.

It's important to understand the causes and effects of wear and tear on exterior doors because they provide security and energy efficiency benefits, not to mention curb appeal, for the home. Proper maintenance- just a little attention over time- can help extend the life of exterior doors for many years.

For more tips on how to recognize and reverse signs of aging at the front entry, visit www.jeld-wen.com/exteriordoors/.

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