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How to maintain your energy-efficient windows and doors

Pine windows and doors

When to check the pine windows and doors?
When it comes to pine windows and doors, it's a good idea to be proactive with maintenance.
Check the surface regularly, especially on the sides of the house that are exposed to sunlight, as the sun's rays are particularly hard on the paint.
When to paint the pine windows and doors?
The humidity in the wood should not be too high. In addition, it is best when the temperature is between 10-20 degrees and you are not painting in direct sunlight. Don't start painting before the dew has disappeared and don't start so late that the dew returns before the paint is completely dry.
Weather-wise, late summer is often a good time to paint.
How to paint pine windows and doors?
It's best to paint before the paint starts to crack or peel, as all you need to do is clean. before painting on top. Once the paint has started to crack, we recommend sanding and priming before repainting.
It is recommended to give the woodwork two thin coats of paint rather than one thick coat. Let the paint dry for 24 hours between coats, remembering not to close the windows until the paint is dry.
A good tip is to take off the window frames and remove as many fittings as possible to speed up the painting process and make it possible to paint underneath the fittings.
It is important that you do not paint sealing strips, fittings and warranty and production labelling.

Alu-clad windows and doors

How to maintain alu-clad windows and doors?
When it comes to alu-clad windows and doors, maintenance is minimal.
Simply wash the frame and sash a couple of times a year as needed. Use pH neutral soap and lukewarm water.

Double front doors

By fitting a double front door, you can create a stunning entrance and at the same time let in plenty of natural light. Double front doors are perfect for your main entrance or elsewhere in your home where a wide opening is desired.

Castles and palaces often have double front doors. So why not add a little grandeur to the entrances of your home, by choosing double exterior doors at one or more locations.

At SparWindows we offer a wide range of double front doors – e.g. a double front door with 4 panels or a double front door with 20 panes of glass: It’s completely up to you. You can easily find the price of your new double front door by choosing the product you are interested in and adding the desired type of material, dimensions and other specifications – once the price appears, you are ready to order online.

Double front door – what about the opening direction?
When ordering a door, you must choose the opening direction of your new door. If there is enough space, it’s a good idea to have doors that open inwards, as it is more inviting to enter through an inward opening entrance. However, if space is tight, you might want to choose a door that opens outwards.

For French doors and double front doors the main sash is opened with a handle whereas the secondary sash is opened with the help of latches in the top and bottom of the sash. Double doors are without a center post

You may also be interested in our selection of beautiful french doors, front doors with sidelights and conservatory windows.