Specifications

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Shrinkage
Use putty, filler, or latex caulk to fill any minor separations that develop at mitered joints in door
trim. Follow with painting. Panels of wood doors shrink and expand in response to changes in
temperature and humidity. Touching up the paint or stain on unfinished exposed areas is your
home maintenance responsibility.
Slamming
Slamming doors can damage both doors and jambs and can even cause cracking in walls. Avoid
slamming doors.
Sticking
The most common cause of a sticking door is the natural expansion of lumber caused by changes
in humidity. During a damp season, a door may stick more frequently. Do not plane the door
during this time unless it continues to stick after the weather changes.
Before planning a door because of sticking, try two other steps: first, apply either a paste wax, a
light coat of paraffin, or candle wax to the sticking surface; or second, tighten the screws that hold
the door jamb or door frame. If planning is necessary even after these measures, use sandpaper
to smooth the door and paint the sanded area to seal against moisture.
Warping
If a door warps slightly, keeping it closed as much as possible often returns it to normal.
Weather Stripping
Weather stripping (sealer around door opening) and exterior door thresholds (bottom plate of
door) occasionally require adjustment or replacement.
Initial Orientation and Warranty Guidelines
During the initial orientation, we confirm that all doors are in acceptable condition and correctly
adjusted. We will repair construction damage to doors noted on the initial orientation list.
Please note, the following door defects are covered by a one year limited warranty:
Adjustments
Because of normal settling of the home, doors may require adjustment for proper fit. The
Developer will make such adjustments during the first year.
Panel Shrinkage
Panels of wood doors shrink and expand in response to changes in temperature and humidity.
Although touching up the paint or stain on unfinished exposed areas is your home maintenance
responsibility, we will repair split panels that allow light to be visible during the first year.
Warping
The Developer will repair doors that warp in excess of 1/4 inch during the first year warranty
period, within our warranty procedure.