Find the bottom of the smaller part of the hinge which runs vertically to the side of the doorframe.
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Your upvc door will do this for a couple of reasons you have glazing or glass in your door unit.
This method of adjustment works best if the bottom of.
A 5mm allen key.
The hole at the bottom of the hinge is generally for height and the top is generally for compression.
You can also adjust screws to tighten hinges or mechanisms to see if that helps.
Follow the same steps for lateral hinge adjustments.
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Insert the allen key into the hole in the main part of the hinge make sure you count how many turns you make and keep turning the key until the door begins to pull back towards the hinge.
With some door models the adjustment slot or slots may be covered by a cap or cover that lifts off.
Look at the corners of the door are the mitres lined up with the mitres of the door frame.
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Check the level of the door use a spirit level on the top of the door.
How to adjust door hinges door height compression and weather tightness for your conservatory or french doors.
Start by removing the plastic which covers the main part of the hinge.
If you think these need replacing instead contact the company you bought them from.
Your door may have 1 2 or 3 slots per hinge in order to make vertical horizontal and depth adjustments.
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If one day or just overnight your door is difficult to lock or is starting to catch on its frame slightly the door may just need adjusting or as we say in the trade its dropped.
Check the gap between the door and the frame open the door slightly and at the lock.