Posted on: October 31, 2023

How To Maintain Your French Doors

At Panoramic, we offer French doors for your home this winter. French doors are available in a variety of materials such as uPVC and aluminium, which are some of the strongest materials on the market. You might be wondering the best ways to insulate your door. In this article, we will give you some tips and tricks to ensure your home stays warm. Read on to learn more.

Replace Older Doors

If you find that your French doors are getting older and getting damaged, then the best thing to do is replace them. Replacing the doors will ensure maximum performance in your home. Our French doors offer exceptionally low U Values so natural heat can be retained in your home. What’s more, you can bolster the doors even further with low emission glass.

Another benefit to French doors is that you will get a design that opens and closes quickly. This prevents air from escaping, resulting in saving plenty of money on energy bills. This is ideal in the winter months as you’ll save more money.

Use a Draught Excluder to Keep Draughts at Bay

As your French doors get used more over time, it is easy for draughts to enter your home. As a result, it is easy for cold air to enter, but this can cause problems when you are dealing with the winter months.

A draught excluder is a long cylinder cushion that’s fitted at the bottom of the door, which helps retain warm air in your home, resulting in more comfort. What’s more, the doors could benefit from having their weather seals replaced. This will give the door a new lease of life, resulting in a design that will suit your needs and improve its draught excluding abilities. Furthermore, it is inexpensive, so you will be able to reduce condensation in no time.

Weatherproof Your French Door

Weatherproofing your French door is vital to improving its longevity during winter. During toughened conditions, it is important to invest in weather seals, which can be placed externally on the windows. This repels moisture, giving you extra protection from the wind and other elements.

This is an easy and cost effective method, which is suitable for anyone on a budget.   It is essential to protect your windows on a regular basis so they reach maximum performance all year round. What’s more, this can make a difference to your energy bills and savings as your home will be more energy efficient.  

Clean Your French Doors Regularly to Keep It Free From Condensation

It is essential that you clean your French door regularly with a damp cloth and soapy water. This will help it be in immaculate condition for a long time. What’s more, as well as soapy water, vinegar is a good way of ensuring your door stays clean for a long time.

Cleaning your windows regularly will help get rid of mould easily. Mould spots can cause illnesses and health problems, so it is important to keep your French doors maintained regularly. What’s more, use the same treatment on the hinges by using graphite oil in the mechanisms.

Dress Your French Door In Curtains and Blinds

Another way of keeping your French door warmer this winter is to drape it with heavy curtains or blinds. The thickness will ensure that heat is retained, while cold air is left outside. In addition to keeping your living space warm, you will save money on your energy bills in the long run.     

Replace Your Double Glazing

Double glazing is a fantastic insulator of heat, however when getting used over time, gas leaks out. This causes a significant problem as cold air gets in. One solution is to replace your French doors over time, as this will give them a brand new lease of life.

When cold air enters regularly, this is a sign that the door is nearing the end of its lifespan. Alternatively, you can replace your weather seals by taking them down to your local hardware shop. This way, you will get a like for like seal that fits like a glove.

Use Caulk to Seal the Draught Spots

Sealing the windows with caulk is a DIY approach that you can do yourself. You can either do the whole door or retouch the area where draughts are most likely to come in.

Conclusion

We hope that this article has helped you understand how you can re insulate your French doors this winter. Insulating your door makes sure that your home will stay warmer this winter, and you won’t have to spend money on energy bills.

If you want to find out more about our French doors, get in touch with our friendly team today. Fill out our online contact form or call us on 0117 9560 321.

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