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Door Installation in San Antonio for homes with drafts, security concerns, or doors that no longer close flush against weatherstripping
Exterior doors that fail to seal completely let conditioned air escape and allow humidity and insects to enter, driving up cooling costs in San Antonio's extended summer season. Moran's Repair replaces interior and exterior doors when existing units warp, hardware fails, or jambs no longer sit square in the rough opening. You notice the difference immediately when a properly installed door latches without forcing and weatherstripping compresses evenly around the entire perimeter.
The installation begins with measuring the rough opening to confirm the new door unit fits without excessive shimming or frame modification. The old door comes out, the opening gets inspected for level and plumb, and shims position the new jamb so the door swings freely without binding. Fasteners secure the jamb through shims into wall framing, and expanding foam fills gaps between the jamb and rough opening to block air infiltration.
Arrange a consultation to assess your current door condition and review replacement options that improve energy efficiency and security.
How Door Installation Addresses Air Leakage
A door functions correctly when the jamb sits plumb and level in the wall opening, allowing the door slab to swing without resistance and meet the strike plate precisely when closed. Hinge screws must penetrate wall studs rather than just the jamb to support the door's weight over time. Weatherstripping along the jamb and a door sweep at the threshold create continuous contact when the door closes, preventing air movement and keeping out rain during storms.
After installation, the door operates smoothly through its full swing without scraping the floor or sticking at the latch. The gap around the door perimeter appears consistent, and you feel no air movement when standing near the closed door. The lock engages without wiggling the handle, and the deadbolt slides into the strike plate with normal thumb pressure. Exterior doors remain stable during wind gusts instead of rattling in the frame.
The project includes removing the old door and disposing of it, installing the new pre-hung unit or slab depending on jamb condition, setting hardware, and trimming out both sides with casing. It does not include patching exterior siding if the new door requires a larger rough opening, repainting walls adjacent to the installation, or adding sidelights or transoms that alter framing.
