Reducing door gap in a latch side hinge adjustments.
Gap on latch side of door.
The installer should have adjusted the frame with shims to leave about a 1 8 in.
You want to be on the side of the door where you can see the.
Gaps along the latch side of a door may be reduced by shimming out the hinges in some cases.
It s supposed to be a uniform gap of.
Step back and look at the door with it closed.
As the hinge leaves bind on the nail set they will spread slightly which will push the door over and close the gap on the latch side.
Screw driven into the framing.
By doing this the side door latch catches in the door frame closer to the airframe thereby reducing the gap in the upper part of the door.
If the sun isn t shining brightly enough against the face of the door have a helper shine a flashlight along the edges of the.
Doors can get bent out of shape in several ways.
To shrink a gap on the latch side hold the head of a nail set between the leaves and gently close the door.
Look at the gap between the door and the door jamb.
Close the exterior door and look for the largest gap around the door.
If you have big gaps along the latch side of your doors they were probably prehung in their frames at the factory and installed as a unit.
To shrink a gap on the latch side hold the head of a nail set between the leaves and gently close the door.
On the latch side of my front door at the top there is a huge 1 inch gap between the door and the door frame.
If the door still rubs.