https://bidstruplivings.livejournal.com/profile Bi Fold Door Repair - How to Fix Leaning Doors Without Removing the Hinges Bi fold doors are an elegant method to expand your home and connect interior and outdoor spaces. However, just like all door systems they need to be properly maintained to function correctly. This can be accomplished by cleaning and lubricating all mechanisms including the lock to ensure that they function smoothly. will avoid problems that could cause them to break or become out of alignment. How to fix a leaning door It is possible for a door to sag, causing gaps between the frame and the door. These gaps could allow drafts in, or block the latch from aligning with the strike rail. In most situations, you can correct the door that is leaning without taking it from the hinges. These easy steps will save you time, effort and money. Start by tightening the hinge screws, using a screwdriver rather than drill. Turn them clockwise, but do not overtighten, as this could cause holes to be ripped. Next, tighten screws that secure the hinge on top to the door jambs and the door. Increasing the length of these screws may help, too. Sometimes, older hinges lose their grip on hinge pins, causing them to become loose. Sometimes, tapping the three knuckles of the hammer using scrap wood may loosen them enough to let you pull the hinge pins off and slide it off. This will free the hinge from its shackle, but not the door's sliding. To stop the sagging of the door, you can make use of a hinge shim to extend it beyond the jamb. They are available at hardware stores or you can build them yourself. Simply trace the outline of your door hinge on a piece of cardboard and cut the outline to use as a shim. Try a few different ones to see how much you will need to extend the hinge from the barrel. Then, place the shim into the hinge mortise on the door jamb. If this doesn't resolve the sagging you may have to adjust the sill and the hinge jamb as well as the frame of