How to take care of aluminum entry doors so that they serve you for many years?

Aluminum entry doors are durable and require minimal maintenance!

Aluminum is resistant to adverse weather conditions with no need for complicated and time-consuming maintenance. As a result, entry doors made of this material have a long life – both in terms of visual appearance and preservation of key technical parameters.

The risk that aluminum doors will begin to deform under the influence of UV radiation, moisture, and varying temperatures and that leaks will appear as a result is very low. When exposed to such conditions, the structure of an aluminum entry door remains almost intact. As a result, it will retain the following properties:

• excellent thermal insulation,

• no unpleasant drafts,

• suppression of sounds from outside.

In order to further minimize the risk that the door and its performance will deteriorate, be sure to take proper care of it. Luckily enough, aluminum entry doors are remarkably easy to maintain. All you need to do is basically clean the surface.

How to clean aluminum exterior doors?

Aluminum is resistant to corrosion and not susceptible to fading from prolonged UV exposure. Its appearance will obviously deteriorate over time, but primarily because of dust deposits and various contaminants, including fingerprints. As a result, all you need to do to take care of aluminum exterior doors is to give them a good cleaning from time to time. The process is very simple!

All you need to do with aluminum surfaces is wipe them with a soft, slightly damp cloth and then make them dry. For more persistent dirt, use a mild detergent. In exactly the same way, you can remove dirt from the seals from time to time.

When cleaning, take a close look at the door surface. If it has minor mechanical defects, such as scratches, it is always preferable to protect it right away with an appropriate varnish.

Do aluminum doors require periodic adjustment? Do hinges require maintenance?

Aluminum’s resistance to deformation under the influence of various atmospheric factors has even more benefits. One of these is the very limited propensity of door sashes to drop, leading to their improper fit with the frame and leaks. This considerably reduces the frequency of periodic adjustments to the entry door.

But if you notice that the door has “dropped”, do not hesitate to adjust it so as to restore its correct alignment. You can do it on your own or hire a professional. With proper adjustment, the door should work smoothly without putting any strain on the hinges, preventing them from dropping in the future.

Another consideration worth mentioning is the long life of fittings. The aluminum structure is airtight thanks to both its stability and the use of modern technology. An excellent case in point is the Aluprof MB-79N aluminum exterior door, which uses seals that provide a highly effective barrier to both water and air. This translates into high thermal comfort in the house while limiting the penetration of moisture and contaminants into the fittings inside the structure (including hinges), which consequently rarely need any maintenance, such as cleaning and lubrication.

Hinge maintenance step-by-step

To lubricate the hinges of aluminum doors, it is best to use a specialist product designed for moving parts (such as hinges) with anti-corrosive and moisture-protecting properties.

How to lubricate hinges on your own?

1. Clean the hinges

   Make sure that the hinges are free of dust and dirt. Clean them with a soft cloth and, if necessary, a mild detergent.

2. Use a lubricant

   Apply a small amount of lubricant to the hinges. If you use spray, spread it on the hinge joint.

3. Check the door mobility

   After application, open and close the door several times to make sure the lubricant is evenly distributed.

4. Remove any excess lubricant

   Wipe off any excess lubricant to avoid dust and dirt from accumulating.

5. Remember about regular maintenance

   Depending on how heavily the door is used, you should repeat lubrication every 6-12 months or so.

Care of exterior aluminum doors: avoid these mistakes!

While it is easy to keep an aluminum exterior door in top condition, you need to stick to two key rules.

First of all, we recommend you not clean aluminum with aggressive chemicals, as they can permanently discolor the metal or even damage its structure.

The second important thing is to wipe the door dry immediately after washing it. Otherwise, the surface can be left with some unaesthetic stains and spots, which are sometimes difficult to remove.

Aluminum entry doors: convenience and savings!

Taking care of your aluminum door will be limited to its regular cleaning – this is a real convenience of use. At the same time, you will reduce the cost of heating your house and give yourself thermal comfort. This is exactly what our company’s products offer.

Check out Aluprof products today and choose from a wide range of aluminum entry doors. They are based on innovative technological solutions, such as the offset pivot in MB-86N Pivot Doormodels. Our products offer robustness and excellent thermal insulation.

Feel free to consult our experts.