To fix this you need to adjust the latching of the door by reducing the gap between the door and the door frame.
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Adjust all the door hinges in the same manner.
After all the hinges have been lubricated open and close the door a few times to work the petroleum jelly into the hinge joints.
Whether you re trying to fix a front door back door internal doors conservatory doors or upvc patio doors the last thing you want to do is mess around with the lock and make things worse not only will this cost you more money in future repairs but you ll also be left with an access point to your home that s completely unsafe and unprotected putting you and your family at risk.
Our upvc doors are split into four categories butt type door hinges which are sometimes called a pencil or cylinder hinge flag type door hinges rebate hinges and composite door.
As general rule there are 3 types of door hinges available for most upvc double glazed doors butt hinges flag hinges and rebated hinges butt hinges tend to be found on older doors and the most common types when repairing tend to be wms avocet paddock and laird challenger but we do have other ranges availableflag hinges are more popular on newer doors so there are more choices available.
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Doing this will tighten the seal on your door to stop draughts.
A video tutorial on how to remove a butt hinge pin from a upvc door.
Upvc door hinges flag type butt type rebate composite type upvc door hinges you will find an extensive range of upvc door hinges to repair replace upvc doors.
Alternatively if your door shuts in the frame but won t catch in the latch you might need to reduce the compression of the door by increasing the gap between the door.
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The petroleum jelly works its way into the hinge and adheres well so it won t run off and make a mess like oil or other lubricants.
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For example if you need to raise the door slightly in the frame rotate the vertical slot on every door hinge clockwise 1 full turn.
Photos 1 and 2 show how to punch out a hinge pin and grease it up.
The cost of hiring a professional tradesperson to repair your door can vary greatly depending on the problem from around 42 to repair a door hinge up to.