Use and Care Manual

EAST FACING: The sun rises in the east. You would think that eastward facing doors would
have similar issues to West-facing because the sun ends up being perpendicular to the door
when it’s rising, but morning sunlight is much cooler than setting sunlight. East-facing doors
still need regular UV protection, but much less frequently than south or west-facing doors. An
overhang will also be helpful.
NORTH FACING: North-facing doors don’t receive any direct sunlight and will require less
frequent UV protection. Monitor the door for weathering and treat accordingly.
RAIN/SNOW As mentioned previously, rain and snow will not cause significant damage to the
door if the finish is intact, but its best to avoid letting water sit on the door. Clear snow away from
the threshold and wipe anything that settles on the sticking/molding or panels. Doors with flat
ADA thresholds, like our pivot and outswing doors, are not equipped for wet environments. If you
purchase a door with a flat ADA threshold, make sure you have a significant overhang and/or a
good drainage system to prevent water from pooling at the base of the door. Driving rain (rain
paired with wind that moves horizontally) during extreme weather conditions, can cause leaks
regardless of the overhang and drainage system.
LOW HUMIDITY Arid climates are usually very damaging to wood doors. The Euro Technology
offers significant protection against this and shouldn’t cause any concern. Make sure to apply
conditioning treatments regularly to seal any micro tears in the finish and keep it looking new.
REPLACING WEATHER STRIPPING
Our doors have two types of weather stripping. One is installed around the frame and the other is
attached to the bottom of the slab. Both are replaceable and can be purchased at most hardware
stores. Weather stripping doesn’t need to be replaced unless it is torn or fraying and interfering
with the function of the door. You can bring a photo or piece of the weather stripping to your
local hardware store to find the proper replacement. It should be Qlon brand.
The frame weather stripping can be replaced without removing the door. Replacing the weather
stripping under the door slab will require you to remove the door from the hinges.
ADJUSTING THE THRESHOLD
The top bar of the threshold is held in place with several screws which can be loosened or
tightened to raise or lower the height. This adjusts the seal at the bottom of the door and should
be reviewed seasonally.
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