How To Fix Hinge On Security Door

The setscrew is hidden when the door is in the closed position.

How to fix hinge on security door.

Other times the misaligned door requires a more challenging repair like shimming the hinges. We ll walk you through the basics like how to tighten a loose hinge shim a hinge and fix a squeaky hinge. Tighten the hinge screws. Apply petroleum jelly to the movable portions of the hinge to protect them from the glue.

A misaligned door results in uneven gaps along the edges and often affects closing and latching. Close the door for proper fit. Hence the hinge pin cannot be removed when the door is in the closed position. But over time hinges can cause major door problems and prevent the fixture from functioning properly.

There are three different security hinges for outward swing exterior doors. A setscrew locks the hinge pin to one side of the hinge as shown in figure 2. Check the door for movement. In some cases a simple fix like tightening the hinges is enough.

Then scuff the cup portion of the hinge with sandpaper where it will contact the adhesive. Screws magically work themselves loose over the years. Start by removing the hinge from the door and preparing the damaged area photo 1. Tighten the hinge screws.

Figure 2 setscrew hinge. If the door still moves when you hold the front edge and move it up and down or side to side unscrew the. A simple method of using golf tees to fix holes that have been stripped out and are to big so the screws will not tighten up the hinge to the door or jamb.