6 Ways To Make Your uPVC Doors Last Longer

With the weather warming up this Spring, it is important that your home stays warm too. Our uPVC doors will help you stay thermally efficient all year round. However, you might be wondering how you can improve their efficiency so they will last for decades to come. In this article, we will explain a few methods on how to do this. Read on to find out more.

By choosing energy efficient windows, you will reduce your energy bills over time, saving plenty of money in the long term. It will also help the planet become greener as well because you will save the environment too. And an energy efficient window will give you peace and tranquillity, insulating your home against external noise.

Choose Low Emission Glass For Your Home

One way that you can make your home more energy efficient is to choose a glass that has low energy efficiency. This is because it has a microscopically thin coating of metal. This enables it to reflect the warmth in your home easily, resulting in a durable look. Also, it will let the slight in from outside as well, so you will benefit from a brighter and positive living space.

Bringing in natural light in your home will help you save on your energy bills because you don’t need to turn on the lights as much. In addition, cold air won’t be able to enter thanks to te thick double glazing.

Keep Your uPVC Windows and Doors Dust Free

It is important to keep your uPVC doors dust free by regularly cleaning them. Luckily, uPVC doors are extremely low maintenance because the only thing you need to do is wipe the dust down with a cloth and it will look in fantastic condition. Soapy water will also do the trick, ensuring mould spots will come out easily. If you don’t keep on top of this, the dust will cause plenty of mould and corrosion in the long term, making your windows look unsightly.

Use Lubrication to keep Your Doors Moving Freely

Another way that you can keep your hinges clean and secure is by using WD40 or any kind of lubricant. This will help them last much longer and keep them moving freely. It is extremely important to clean up any lubricant in the build up, as this can attract dust and mould easily.

Another solution you can use instead of lubrication is a cup of white vinegar mixed with water and washing up liquid.  

Avoid Slamming the Doors

To ensure that the doors will last for a long time, it is important not to slam them. The doors are sturdy structures, but if they get slammed regularly, they will lose their insulating benefits. Therefore, it is important to keep them monitored all the time.

As uPVC doors are used every day, it’s essential to look after them properly. Our friendly and committed team of installers are on hand to help you, so if you are having problems with your windows, contact us right away.

Keep condensation at bay

All our uPVC doors are equipped with double glazing as standard. Your home will be warmer thanks to the addition of natural light. But it will protect you from condensation and mould spots, being incredibly easy to clean.

However, you will still need to put effort into reducing condensation yourself. One way of doing this is to keep a close watch on when condensation appears, wiping it off swiftly.

You can either wipe them down with a cloth or use a vacuum to run over the dust quickly. This makes the windows look spotless.

When cleaning the uPVC Doors, Work Downwards

One of the reasons that uPVC doors are so popular is due to their inherent robustness. It is important to use a microfibre cloth because it won’t do any damage to the doors’ finish. After this, use a mug of water over the door to stay shiny for longer.  

Conclusion

We hope that this article has helped you understand how to maintain your uPVC doors for a long time. Keeping a door in good condition is very easy, so you will be able to look after it for a long time.

If you want to find out more about how to maintain your doors, reach out to Fitter today. Give us a call at 01279 799818 or fill our online contact form out. Our friendly team will be happy to assist you.

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