Fixing A Sagging Door Lock

To fix a sagging entry door the best approach is a two pronged attack of longer screws and wood repair.

Fixing a sagging door lock.

Plane the door with a belt sander. Austin shows you how to make a simple do it yourself tool to fix sagging rubbing tight and not aligned doors. In addition there s one other fix for a hinge that s loose in the door jamb. And it s usually the top most hinge that comes loose because it carries the greatest load.

Apart and run the point along the jamb. Door installation maintenance lifting a sagging door is something you can do easy by replacing the screws with longer ones. How to fix a sticking or sagging door by philip schmidt updated january. If the top of the door above where the lock and door handle are located is hitting or rubbing the top edge of the door frame then you need to add a cardboard shim to the very bottom hinge.

Lifting a sagging door. If your door still sticks after you ve tried tightening and driving screws you ll have to remove the door and plane it. Drill a pilot hole through the center of the screw hole using a 3 32 inch or. Quick easy door adjustment using the new t.

Kung fu maintenance shows door lock handle sagging has lost it s spring back qualities not bouncing back repair video get the new album up beat on itunes h. Masking tape makes the pencil line easy to see. Set the pencil tip and compass point 1 8 in. Remove the middle screw of the hinge.

Leah demonstrates how to correct a sagging door or door that is out of alignment with a tool called a knuckle bender. This should be the screw that s closer to the center of the jamb. Check out the knuckle bender online. How to fix a sagging door.

1 examine the hinges to ensure they are sound and in good condition.