{"id":1307,"date":"2026-06-08T16:05:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T21:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dwwindows.com\/windows-blog\/?p=1307"},"modified":"2026-06-08T16:05:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T21:05:19","slug":"entry-doors-that-stick-in-june-were-already-failing-in-february","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dwwindows.com\/windows-blog\/entry-doors-that-stick-in-june-were-already-failing-in-february\/","title":{"rendered":"Entry Doors That Stick in June Were Already Failing in February"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is a beautiful June morning in Michigan. The humidity is rising, you are heading out the door, and suddenly your front door refuses to open smoothly. You have to shove it, lift it, or force it past the frame just to get outside.<\/p>\n

While it feels like a summer problem, the reality is that the damage likely started months ago during the winter. A sticking entry door is often the final stage of a process involving moisture, temperature changes, and material expansion that began during Michigan’s freeze-thaw season.<\/p>\n

The Hidden Damage Starts During Winter<\/h3>\n

Michigan winters expose your entryway to extreme conditions. Cold temperatures cause materials to contract, while melting snow introduces moisture around the door frame and threshold.<\/p>\n

Over time, small amounts of water can work their way into wood components and surrounding materials. While this moisture may not be noticeable during winter, it often remains trapped inside the structure.<\/p>\n

As temperatures rise and humidity increases in late spring and early summer, that trapped moisture begins to expand the materials around your door.<\/p>\n

Why Doors Stick in June<\/h3>\n

Wood naturally absorbs moisture from the air. During humid Michigan summers, wood-based doors and frames expand as they absorb additional moisture.<\/p>\n

Because the door was properly aligned during colder, drier months, this expansion creates friction between the door and the frame. The result is sticking, binding, rubbing, and difficulty latching.<\/p>\n

Common symptoms include:<\/p>\n