Does Your Door Require Maintenance? No matter what type of door is installed in a commercial building, it will eventually require maintenance. Doors are constantly opened and closed, often hit by items, and with exterior doors, they are always exposed to the elements. Routine door maintenance should be done every year. This is a check to make sure the door hardware is still functioning, including the door lock. Loose hinges or other fasteners can be tightened to keep the door aligned with the frame. in Shoppingwith commercial-aluminum-storefront-door.