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Slamming doors/intergrity of structure

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goldhen · 09/09/2018 10:13

I live in a 1950s mid Terrace. My neighbours both sides have a bad habit of slamming their exterior (and interior) doors constantly. I get on with them so can speak to them about it but they’ve both live here for over 10 years so I’m very concerned about what damage they might have already done to the houses. Anything that is on a radiator or against a wall will rattle and wobble when they slam a door. I can also feel the entire house shake on my bed’s headboard that’s against the wall. Does anyone know if there are any consequences to constant door slamming?

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goldhen · 09/09/2018 10:15

Just noticed the spelling errors in the title and post, sorry sleepless nightBlush

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PigletJohn · 09/09/2018 12:55

Their doorframes will eventually come loose in the walls, and their ceilings will get cracks. It's unlikely to do any significant structural damage.

Sometimes it's caused when windows are open and there is a current of air accelerating the door. Sometimes its caused by teenage daughters.

Furry pile draught excluder on the side of the jamb, so the door brushes past it, will reduce the impact.

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