Squeaky door hinges can be a real nuisance.
Has anyone ever wondered why hinges start to creak over time?
Therefore, it is worth examining the main causes and methods for eliminating creaking with your own hands.
Causes of creaking
The main reasons for the appearance of creaking include:
- Changes in humidity. Doors can creak due to changes in air humidity. Wooden doors are especially susceptible to this.
- The hinges that the door hangs on can wear out or become misaligned over time, causing squeaking.
- Insufficient lubrication on hinges or bolts can cause friction and squeaks.
- If the door is not installed correctly, this problem may manifest itself.
As practice shows, even expensive doors can make an unpleasant sound over time.
What methods exist to eliminate creaking?
The most popular methods include:
- use of lubricant. You can use regular or silicone lubricant;
- Check the condition of the hinges. Sometimes they can shift due to wear. If necessary, tighten the screws. In extreme cases, the hinges will have to be completely replaced;
- Adjusting the hinges. In some cases, it is enough to do the adjustment yourself. Of course, the process can be called complicated, but anyone can handle it.
It is also worth eliminating high humidity, which can be the main reason for the creaking. If you cannot cope with this problem on your own, it makes sense to contact specialists.
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Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
