Hey everyone! I'm not really a door expert or anything, but I was chatting with my supplier, and they mentioned that it's normal for doors to sag if the house isn't being used much. Is that actually true? It honestly sounds a bit off to me, but I'd love to hear your thoughts!
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I think that claim doesn't really hold up—doors shouldn't sag if they're installed correctly. Sometimes, I've noticed a few 6-panel doors that have gaps, but that's usually due to installation issues rather than lack of use. Just something to consider!
Yeah, I've noticed that some cheaper pre-hung doors come with really shallow hinges—like only 1/2 an inch! Those definitely need replacement if they start to pull out over time.
That doesn't sit right with me either. If your doors are sagging, you might want to try using longer screws for the hinges or shimming the bottom hinge with washers. Those tricks could really help fix the issue!
Your supplier isn't entirely wrong; they just may not have articulated it well. Doors can sag for various reasons, even without use. It could be because the frame wasn't installed properly, the hinges are low quality, or maybe even just having two hinges instead of three can make a heavy door sag over time. Plus, houses can shift, which can throw door frames out of alignment!
Honestly, I think it's a myth! I've been in residential maintenance for over 30 years, and I've yet to hear a credible reason that says doors sag just from not being used. It seems like there are plenty of other real causes behind it.
Thanks for the insights! It’s good to know there are so many factors at play with sagging doors.