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Why Do Entry Doors Leak—And What Can Be Done About It?

July 7th, 2025 by Caleb Krugman

Few things are more frustrating for a homeowner—or for the Dealer or installer involved—than discovering that an entry door is leaking. It’s especially concerning during heavy rainstorms, which are common in the hot summer months.

Fortunately, with proper installation practices, routine maintenance, and a little knowledge, most leaks can be prevented or corrected.

Why Might an Entry Door Leak?

There can be several contributing factors:

1. Defective Product or Assembly

Occasionally, leaks result from a failure of a component—such as water seeping through a glass insert—or from improper assembly. Examples include missing caulk or fasteners, or the wrong components being used for a specified unit.

2. Poor Application

A door unit installed in an opening exposed to harsh weather without proper protection is vulnerable. For instance, a double door or ADA sill configuration that faces prevailing winds and rain without an overhang is at higher risk for leakage.

3. Improper Installation

If a door unit isn’t installed plumb or square, isn’t properly caulked or shimmed, or if incorrect caulk (such as silicone where it shouldn’t be used) is applied, leaks can occur. Two of the most critical installation steps—caulking the weather seal and installing the seven corner pads in the correct direction and configuration—are outlined in steps 3 and 4 of this video.

4. Extreme Weather (Acts of God)

Sometimes, conditions simply exceed what any door system can withstand.

The Importance of Maintenance

Just like any other part of your home, an entry door needs regular care. Paint and caulk don’t last forever—rot doesn’t happen overnight, but small failures can escalate if not addressed promptly. At the first sign of a caulk gap or paint breakdown, repairs should be made to prevent further damage. Inspect your door at least once a year, and always after severe weather.

How to Improve Door Performance

If your door is already installed, here are steps you can take to protect it:

Check caulk joints for gaps. Remove any loose or damaged caulk and reseal using the appropriate product.
Inspect the sill cap, weatherstrip, and corner pads for wear. Replace if necessary.
Maintain the finish by repainting or re-staining as needed.
Install a rain deflector if the door is exposed to direct rainfall.
Check the sweep at the bottom of the door. Ensure the ends are properly caulked where the sweep meets the door slab. Missing or damaged caulk at this point can lead to water infiltration.

Additional Resources

For more guidance on care and maintenance, check out these helpful videos from Therma-Tru:
👉 Therma-Tru Door Care & Maintenance Videos

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Preventing Frost and Condensation: Tips for Homeowners with Therma-Tru Entry Doors

January 21st, 2025 by Caleb Krugman

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When temperatures drop to zero degrees or below, it’s common for door dealers to receive calls from homeowners concerned about condensation and frost forming on their windows and doors. Aluminum components like ADA sills and astragals are more likely to form frost during these conditions due to the transference of exterior cold, mixed with warm moist air in the home.

If you have customers who purchased a Therma-Tru Fiberglass Entry Door, here are some helpful tips to share. While Therma-Tru does not provide a warranty for condensation or frost under such extreme conditions, there are several steps homeowners can take to minimize or resolve these issues:

Reduce indoor humidity: Lower the setting on the home humidifier. If the entry door is near a kitchen or bathroom, excess moisture from these areas may cause condensation.
Adjust the sill cap: The sill cap is designed to be adjustable. If cold air is entering beneath the door slab, raise the sill cap to improve the seal.
Inspect the door sweep: Ensure the sweep is not cut or damaged. Therma-Tru sweeps may become stiff in cold temperatures. Use a blow dryer to gently warm the sweep, which should help it return to its proper position.
Check the weatherstrip: Confirm that the weatherstrip is making proper contact with the door slab and is not deformed or damaged.
Verify corner pads: Ensure the 7 corner pads are installed correctly and caulked securely in place.
Inspect foam insulation: Check that the foam insulation around the frame is intact and free of gaps that could allow cold air to penetrate.
Seal the exterior: Make sure the door is fully caulked on the exterior according to Therma-Tru installation guidelines.
Non-Flush-Glazed units: Frost or ice buildup can occur on Non-Flush-Glazed doors and sidelites during extreme cold. This is not a defect but a result of the approximately ¼-inch air space between the insulated glass and the door slab behind the lip-lite frame. Lowering indoor humidity levels can help prevent frost or ice buildup in these areas.

Reduce indoor humidity: Lower the setting on the home humidifier. If the entry door is near a kitchen or bathroom, excess moisture from these areas may cause condensation.
Adjust the sill cap: The sill cap is designed to be adjustable. If cold air is entering beneath the door slab, raise the sill cap to improve the seal.
Inspect the door sweep: Ensure the sweep is not cut or damaged. Therma-Tru sweeps may become stiff in cold temperatures. Use a blow dryer to gently warm the sweep, which should help it return to its proper position.
Check the weatherstrip: Confirm that the weatherstrip is making proper contact with the door slab and is not deformed or damaged.
Verify corner pads: Ensure the 7 corner pads are installed correctly and caulked securely in place.
Inspect foam insulation: Check that the foam insulation around the frame is intact and free of gaps that could allow cold air to penetrate.
Seal the exterior: Make sure the door is fully caulked on the exterior according to Therma-Tru installation guidelines.
Non-Flush-Glazed units: Frost or ice buildup can occur on Non-Flush-Glazed doors and sidelites during extreme cold. This is not a defect but a result of the approximately ¼-inch air space between the insulated glass and the door slab behind the lip-lite frame. Lowering indoor humidity levels can help prevent frost or ice buildup in these areas.

For additional guidance, refer to this installation video to ensure the weatherstrip, sill cap, and corner pads are positioned correctly.

By addressing these steps, most concerns should be resolved. If frost buildup persists after temperatures return to more typical winter levels (30–35°F) and all these measures have been taken, you may proceed with a warranty claim. Complete the Warranty Claim Form, include photos from your evaluation, and we will initiate the warranty process.

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Simpson Door Company

One of the first booths we visited was Simpson Door Company, producers of some of the best wood doors in North America. The display that immediately caught our eye was the pivot door system, featuring a Monster XL-sized door for the entry or special space in a customer’s home. In addition to the impressive size, the door opened and shut smoothly and easily. Simpson also offers plenty of customizable options when it comes to style or operations of these pivot doors. Exciting stuff to see from a wood door and truly a differentiating feature!

Neuma Doors

The next stop on the floor were our friends from Neuma Doors, makers of high quality fiberglass entry doors. These guys are known for the style and energy efficiency when it comes to their gliding door systems, and that portion of their display was a big focus of visitors during our time there. A popular topic was Neuma’s Full Lite Gliding Panel door system, as natural light and a maximum viewing area continue to be top priorities for customers in the market.

Therma-Tru & LARSON Doors

Certainly one of the most impressive and comprehensive designs for a booth at all of IBS this year was the one that featured Therma-Tru, Larson Doors, and other products. The massive display offered examples of different Therma-Tru products, with the highlight for most attendees being the massive Veris door display that featured the product’s ability to fold and slide, creating an epic entry option for porches or backyard. Another big hit was the English-style garden display, with its impressive entry door and panel of windows. A big theme for Therma-Tru and Larson in 2024 is connecting the indoors to the outdoors, and they certainly showed off their capabilities to do so!

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Taking Door Frames To The Next Level

January 19th, 2024 by Ryan Terpstra

Recently, Lumbermen’s took a group of dealer partners on a tour of GM Wood Products, a manufacturer that specializes in high performing door frame components. The group was impressed by what they saw from GM in terms of the company’s capabilities and offerings for 2024.

GM Wood Products has a state of art facility with proven products that cover all areas of the door millwork industry. They have a precise mill process with multiple custom profiles to meet customer’s needs. Their inventory consists of many different wood species, including rot resistant Alaskan Yellow Cypress as a value-add option. GM employs a patented system that allows their machines to finger-joint the cypress block to a door jamb and offer a rot proof primed jamb.

The tour was able to observe GM’s machining equipment, which runs on a highly automated continuous circuit, creating efficiency and speed to market. High pressure cleaning and sharpening tools ensure the best profiled product, and the company offers many color matching products for jambs and mull posts.

When it comes to products that Lumbermen’s carries from GM Wood Products, here is a list of door jambs and their descriptions. If you have a question about a product, reach out to a Lumbermen’s sales rep for more information:

DuraFrame – This is a primed wood frame with Alaskan Yellow Cypress finger jointed to the bottom of the unit. Alaskan Yellow Cypress is one of the most durable and rot resistant woods in the world. This jamb has a lifetime warranty against rot, decay and insect damage.

DuraTech – This is a DuraFrame jamb that is laminated with a high-performance PVC film. It is available in white, which can be installed with no further finishing needed. The stainable frame needs to be stained to match the door. This jamb is low maintenance, easy to paint, and will last for years. There is a 15 year finish warranty on the jamb.

DuraTech FX50 – This option is a DuraTech jamb that is available in black, clay, graphite, and bronze that can be installed as is. The jamb is wrapped in the colored PVC with a UV resistant layer applied to make it a beautiful prefinished jamb that is low maintenance. There is a 15 year finish warranty on this product.

Timbers Collection – These are solid wood jambs that are a clear stain grade product. Lumbermen’s stocks this collection in fir, pine, oak, and mahogany, but many other species are available on request. All these jambs are milled, pre-sanded, and can be finished to give the beautiful look of real wood.

Door Color Trends

October 17th, 2022 by Jill Carroll

Time to talk door color trends and in this article, we shine a light on popular exterior door colors. Last year, we saw Black become the color of choice for homeowners when it came to painting their exterior door, and according to Fixr.com, Black was once again king in 2022.

After surveying experts in the home design industry as to why Black and dark colors have become so popular, here was their response: “Black was the number one most popular color for front doors last year, and it’s trending high again this year as well. Black front doors have a timeless appeal that work with many different color schemes. A black door will shine against a white home, add depth to a sage green exterior, or make a blue exterior pop. This color will also work well with many shades of gray, barn red, and even some yellows. Because of this versatility, it’s easy to fit a black door into any design.”

This design trend has been reflected in Lumbermen’s sales data for our state of the art finishing process, which has produced 1,000 more custom painted Black doors than any other color in 2022!

Other popular colors listed within the article included different shades of Blue, Gray, and Sage Green.

Dark colors have been gaining steam in home design, with designers and homeowners choosing them as a door color to help compliment the siding and exterior.

At Lumbermen’s, our Door Department Finishing Process has stayed in step with this trend, producing five staining options that offer our customers their desired look, while also enhancing the beauty of our Therma-Tru exterior doors. Top sellers for the below colors have been Dark Maple, New Earth, and Raven.

Help your customers achieve the custom look they are seeking by leveraging our 20+ years of experience in pre-finishing. Experience the difference of the Lumbermen’s Door Division!

Holiday Door Décor Recommendations

December 13th, 2021 by Jill Carroll

Spread some holiday cheer this season without scratching your beautiful front door!

‘Tis the season to decorate, and that means sprucing up your front door! As homeowners, we want the entryway to our home to appear merry and bright, especially when the in-laws arrive. Here are some holiday tips from Lumbermen’s Door Division to ensure that your door looks great and also remains protected.

Tip 1: When hanging a wreath, utilize Non-Scratch wreath hooks. Plastic acrylic wreath hooks are durable for hanging decorations above your front, back or storm door, yet soft enough not to scratch or damage your home. Wreaths with metal elements such as wire can scratch or gouge the paint on your front door, which is worse than a lump of coal. Hooks will stabilize your wreath and also keep it from resting against your door.

Tip 2: Consider DIY projects for your door. This can be a fun family activity, creating a custom decoration that can be updated year to year. Lumbermen’s Director of Marketing, Jill Carroll, employs this holiday strategy for her home, “I have a black door and one year we made a snowflake out of popsicle sticks and I get SO many compliments on it.” Other DIY options can include a bouquet of ribbons and felt cutouts of holiday characters.

Tip 3: Create a winter wonderland surrounding the door. Door frames are great places to hang lights or garlands, and porch decorations like small trees or snowmen can also welcome guests to your home. Your door can still be a focal point, and you minimize the risk of having decorations knocked off as your guests haul all of those presents inside!

No matter your reason for celebrating the season, our last tip is the most important, which is: HAVE FUN!