Placing your chisel under the wood of the threshold wiggle so that it loosens enough to be slid out from under the door.
How to adjust threshold on french doors.
If you have any trouble removing the threshold check again for screws and nails.
This adjustment works well if you have a gap between the french doors or the latch mechanism doesn t connect.
How adjustable door thresholds work.
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The threshold should fit against the door snugly.
This is done with the following steps.
Turn the screw clockwise in order to lift the casement.
Measure the deviation of the french door and doorframe.
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Adjust the screw until the frame is parallel to the doorframe.
When properly fitted the threshold under an exterior door keeps water and air from drifting in from outside.
Do this on both doors.
Use the type of screwdriver that matches the heads on the hinge screws.
Over time the screws on your hinges may come loose and cause your doors to sag.
Adam the helpful handyman shows you how to adjust the threshold on your exterior doors eliminating drafts or making it easier to open and shut your doors.
Remove the plastic cover from the corner bearing to expose the screw.
Open both of the french doors to expose the screws holding the hinges in place.