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MAIN DOOR CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY Main Door Corporation warrants, subject to the conditions and restrictions below, that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship for the period of one year beginning on the date of purchase by the customer. Should a Main Door Corporation product fail to conform to this written warranty, Main Door Corporation will, at its option, either: 1. 2. 3. 4.
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Main Door Corporation not machined and not prehung; Variations or unsatisfactory results in gloss level, texture or appearance resulting from the field application of paint or any other finishing material; Our products are primarily manufactured with wood. Wood, by its nature, has natural variations in color. These variations are considered enhancements and are not defects. All pieces of wood are unique. Some pieces of wood have more pronounced grain patterns than others.
9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Product failure due to improper or incorrect installation; Attempts to repair Main Door Corporation products other than by Main Door Corporation representatives; Panel movement (shrinkage) of 1/4" or less. Wood doors are susceptible to expansion and contraction caused by temperature and humidity variations. These may cause the wood panels, that have been designed to "float", to shrink, leaving an unstained line along the panel edge and tiny cracks at the joints.
The exterior finish is warranted for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase against cracking, peeling, checking or delaminating subject to the following terms and exclusions: Defects not covered under this Warranty include, but are not limited to: failures related to knots, finger-joints, stile and rail separation, cracking or failure of the substrate, improper installation and maintenance, moisture penetration, or improper cleaning.
Solid wood entry door Installation Instructions Materials for Installation: Touch-up stain / paint wax crayon [included w/ finished units only] Shims [not included] Caulking [not included] Sandpaper Grid 150 [not included] Casing or finish nails or # 8 X 3” and 2-1/4” drywall screws [not included] Lockset [not included] Primer or sanding sealer in case of unfinished units.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Oak Adjustable or a 1-1/4” Solid oak sill. Both provide adequate clearance for most floors, such as carpet, wood and tile. In case you need an even height clearance, the rough opening must be adjusted. Prior to installation check the rough opening to ensure that: The opening provides enough space a properly shimmed. The opening is not twisted. Minor twist can be corrected with shims. If the opening is badly twisted [not plum], you will have to fix the condition before proceeding.
10. 11. 12. 13. latch jamb leg in a square position. It is recommended to place a minimum of three shims between the stud and the jamb leg. Remove the Q-lon Weather stripping and temperately fasten the jamb about 2” from the top and from the bottom in an area that once the Q-lon is reinstalled will be covered with # 8 X 3” Drywall Screws. When installing a single door, do not shim and fasten the top of the unit.
Below are some of the most common problems faced when installing DOUBLE DOORS Troubleshooting tips for installing double door and all Prehung units when installing prehung units particularly double door units; there are certain problems that may arise. Generally, the larger the opening, the more likely it is to be out of square. When installing units into an existing opening, it may not be sufficient enough to align the jambs with the existing framing.
Problem No. 2: Doors don’t close together evenly. SOLUTION: Frame has to be shifted at point A, B, C and/ or D. Shift point A forward or right. Shift point B backward or left. Shift point C backward or left. Shift point D forward or right. Use any of these combinations in order to align doors. If doors are only slightly out of alignment the ½” hole for flush bolt can be drilled either forward or backward of center slightly.
Problem No. 3 Step from jamb to framing Step from jamb to Step from jamb to framing on the inside. The casing has to be back cut. framing on the outside. The brick mould has to be back cut. SOLUTIONS: If jambs are shifted to the point that there is a step from jamb to framing, then the casing or the brick mould will have to be back cut in order to install the moulding correctly (see examples).
14. Touch up any nail holes by rubbing the delivered (factory finished units only) crayon into the nail holes and rub off excess with a clean rack. For unfinished units, use wood putty to touch up nail holes. 15. Caulk around the outside of the door unit between the siding and the brick mould, along the front side of the threshold and between the jamb sides and the threshold.
5. the door is stained allow material to dry. Follow instructions of the stain manufacturer. Apply a minimum of two coats of clear Polyurethane or Varathane. Spray applications will achieve the best results. Make sure the door is sealed on all SIX sides. Follow the same procedure to stain other parts of the unit, e.g., jamb sets or moldings. FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER FINISHING INSTRUCTIONS AND ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM WEATHER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY! PAINT- Finishing instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Maintenance and frequent asked questions Exposure Exposure to the elements, such as sun, wind, rain and any type of moisture will affect any well-finished exterior wood product. In order to preserve the beauty of your door and its protective finish, it is recommended to read the following: It is recommended to inspect the door at least once a year, and refinish if necessary. It is considered normal maintenance to refinish the topcoat approximately once a year.
Will it be necessary to reseal the wood after trimming sanding or planing? Your door whether finished or unfinished will require an additional sealing on any side that has been cut, sanded or planed. By cutting, sanding or planing finished door units during the process of the installation, you break the seal that has been applied by the factory. This seal needs to be reapplied to the door to give it the protection against moisture reentering or, in a dry environment, evaporation out of the pores of wood.
an intermediate light sanding (use sandpaper P 320) and the application of the second coat. What happened if there is an unstained line around the panel showing? This line is caused by the contraction of the wood panel. As wood is a hygroscopic, natural product it reacts to changes of its environment and the changing conditions of the climate. The doors therefore are constructed with free-floating wood panels to minimize cracking of the wood.
