Doors
Questions and answers for Interior and Exterior Door Observations
Performance Standard: Plastic moldings behind storm doors shall not melt from exposure to sunlight.
Corrective Measure: The remodeler will remove the storm door and replace the moldings or eliminate the door moldings.
Performance Standard: Sliding patio doors shall slide properly on their tracks at the time the job is accepted. The cleaning and maintenance necessary to preserve proper operation are the owner’s responsibility.
Corrective Measure: The remodeler will repair any sliding patio door that will not stay on its track if the defect is noted prior to acceptance of the job.
Discussion: Proper operation should be verified by the owner and the remodeler at the time the job is accepted.
Performance Standard: Sliding patio screen doors shall slide properly on their tracks at the time the job is accepted. The cleaning and maintenance necessary to preserve proper operation are the owner’s responsibility.
Corrective Measure: The remodeler will repair any sliding patio screen door that will not stay on its track if the defect is noted prior to acceptance of the job.
Performance Standard: Interior doors (full openings) shall not warp in excess of 1/4 inch.
Corrective Measure: The remodeler will correct or replace and refinish defective doors to match existing doors as nearly as practical during the warranty period.
Discussion: This standard is consistent with the performance standard for warpage established by the National Wood Window and Door Association.
Performance Standard: Sliding patio doors shall roll smoothly at the time the job is accepted. The cleaning and maintenance necessary to preserve proper operation are the owner’s responsibility.
Corrective Measure: The remodeler will repair any sliding patio door that does not roll smoothly if the defect is noted prior to acceptance of the job
Performance Standard: Pocket doors shall not rub in their pockets during normal operation.
Corrective Measure: The remodeler will repair the pocket door to meet the performance standard.
Performance Standard: Wooden door panels shall not split to the point where light is visible through the door.
Corrective Measure: The remodeler will fill splits in the door panel with wood filler and match paint or stain as closely as practical.
Performance Standard: Wooden panels will shrink and expand cause of temperature changes and may expose unpainted surfaces. This does not constitute a defect.
Corrective Measure: None.
Performance Standard: Exterior doors shall not swing open or closed by the force of gravity alone. This standard does not apply where a new door is installed in an existing wall that is out of plumb.
Corrective Measure: The remodeler will adjust the door to prevent it from swinging open or closed by the force of gravity.
Performance Standard: Bi-fold doors shall slide properly on their tracks at the time the job is accepted. Operating and maintenance necessary to preserve proper operation are an owner’s responsibility.
Corrective Measure: The remodeler will repair any bi-fold door that will not stay on its track during normal operation if the defect is noted prior to acceptance of the job.
Discussion: Proper operation should be verified by the owner and the remodeler at the time the job is accepted.
Performance Standard: Garage doors shall operate properly.
Corrective Measure: The remodeler will correct or adjust garage doors as required, except where the owner’s actions or negligence caused the problem.
Performance Standard: Garage doors shall be installed as recommended by the manufacturer. Some snow or water can be expected to enter under unusual conditions.
Corrective Measure: The remodeler will adjust or correct garage doors to meet the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Performance Standard: Doors shall operate smoothly, and door latches shall operate correctly.
Corrective Measure: The remodeler will repair the door and the door latch as necessary to meet the performance standard.
Performance Standard: Doors shall not drag on carpet.
Corrective Measure: The remodeler will repair the door to meet the performance standard.
Performance Standard: Where the remodeler installs the door frame and the door, the door edge shall be within 1/4 inch of parallel to the door jamb. Where the remodeler installs the door in an existing frame that is out of square, the standard does not apply.
Corrective Measure: The remodeler will adjust the door as necessary to meet the standard.
Performance Standard: Exterior doors shall not warp to the extent that they become inoperable, cease to be weather-resistant, or exceed National Wood Window and Door Association Standards of 1/4 inch measured diagonally from comer to comer.
Corrective Measure: The remodeler will correct or replace and refinish defective doors during the warranty period.
Discussion: Exterior doors will warp to some degree because of the difference in the temperature between inside and outside surfaces. Warping may also be caused by improper or incomplete finishing the door, including sides, top, and bottom.
Performance Standard: Split panels shall not allow light to be visible through the door.
Corrective Measure: If light is visible, the remodeler will fill the split panel and match paint or stain as closely as practical once during the warranty period.
Performance Standard: Exterior doors shall operate smoothly, except that wooden exterior doors may stick during occasional periods of high humidity.
Corrective Measure: The remodeler will adjust or replace the door to meet the performance standard.
Performance Standard: Exterior doors shall shut completely.
Corrective Measure: The remodeler will adjust or replace the door to meet the performance standard.
