Home Inspection - Doors - Part 2 of 2

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This is video #2 of a 2-part series. The videos are:

Part 1 = http://youtu.be/n7KWF6XpUx8
Part 2 = http://youtu.be/m6OQ83hrw_8

To watch the Doors Playlist = http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=7867ACB1D7A9A6A4
Exterior sliding glass doors should operate smoothly and not drag or bind up. There should be no debris in the tracks and the locks should operate in such a way as to properly secure the door. Often a dead bolt pin is inserted to provide extra protection on older sliding glass doors. The insect screen should also be smooth in its operation and lock securely. The screen should not have any holes or be bent in any way.
Exterior Locking System

Examine the locking systems on all exterior doors to see that they function properly. The dead bolts should fully extend into their respective jambs. The keys should smoothly lock and unlock both the doorknob and the deadbolt. Locking systems for exterior doors should be inspected periodically for function. If you recently have acquired a new home it is a good idea to replace or re-key all the exterior locks given that you might not possess all of the keys.

Interior Doors

Most interior doors are for privacy and do not require seals, only passive locks such as those found in bathrooms. The most widely used interior doors are hollow core pressed wood doors. They are inexpensive and can be painted without difficulty. Doors made of such lightweight material damage easily if hit with a hard object.

Interior doors should open and close quietly and smoothly. The door should not drag on the floor or get caught in the door's jamb. The latch should fully engage in the strike plate, securing the door closed. The hinges should be securely fastened to the door and the jamb. Look for any holes in the door and check to see if the door is coming un-glued where the skin veneer is attached to the frame body.

Pocket doors should slide smoothly along their track. Common problems with pocket doors are they either come off the track or they drag on the jamb. The track should be firmly attached to the header and it should not have any dents or be bent in any way; the rollers should be secured to the door and the roller bearings should run smoothly.

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