Real-World Construction Challenges Faced While Installing Steel Doors - Steel Doors For Home

Steel Doors For Home

When you install steel doors, you may face certain real-world construction challenges. The door may not fit at all, there may be space between the frame and the wall, the door may get scratched and more. By following a few steps, you can ensure that your door is installed correctly.

Problems faced while installing steel doors

● If you take measurements for the steel doors for home before the plastering is done, then the doors may not fit at all. The dimensions of the door opening after plastering will be different from the initial measurements. You should wait until the plastering is done and the walls are dry and finished before taking measurements.

● If you take measurements for your steel door before the floor is finished, then the door may not fit in the opening. When the floors are finished, the door height will be different. If you take measurements before the floor is laid, the door will be too long or too short. You should take measurements after the floor is laid. You should also consider the thickness of the floor covering.

● There is a gap between the frame and the wall, and this can affect the thermal and acoustic insulation. Any unevenness or arc in the doorway can lead to gaps between the frame and the wall. You should use accurate measuring tools and measure the space for the door at several points.

● While drilling holes for a steel door, the electrical cables get damaged. You can use a cable detector to ensure that the cables are not in the way of the hole to be drilled.

● While installing the steel door, the wall or the floor gets accidentally scratched. You should work carefully and cover the walls and the floors before installing the steel door. You should install slowly and methodically and not make any sudden movements.

● The plastered structure gets damaged while fixing the steel door frame. You should drill carefully near the corners and gently machine them. Drilling holes near the plastered wall can cause cracking and spalling and ruin the aesthetics. Use the right drill diameter and techniques to avoid any damage.

● The glass in the door gets cracked during installation or transportation. Glass items should be handled carefully and should be unpacked and installed immediately. You should avoid storing the door on the edges and putting pressure on the glass.

● While steel door installation the frame gets scratched. You should use the right techniques and handle the door frame carefully. The door frames are prone to getting scratched during installations therefore, you should cover the frames with a protective film. You should use the right tools to avoid scratching the frame.

● The installed steel door opens in the opposite direction. You should first check the installation and decide which way you want the door to open. Installing the steel door in the wrong opening direction will make it difficult to use and will ruin the aesthetics of your home. You should check the opening direction and avoid any errors.