Not sure if this comment will get any reply, but have a question that is kind of related. My entrence door has a bit of an issue, not the same as in the video. The issue I am having with my door is that whenever I am locking or unlocking the door, if i just do it normally it will not lock or unlock. When locking the door, when moving the key it will not go all the way, so what I must do to lock ing it is that I must take my arm or foot onto the door and add a bit of pressure and while I am doing that I must turn the key, then the door will lock. What I am thinking it could have something to do with whatever the door is made from that has made it so that I need to basically do this "Ritual" every time I leave the house. The door is not 100% wood as in the one in the video.
If you have to use 4 washers it would be best to have the door adjusted by an installer. Yes this also works with french doors. Same rule applies about the 4 washers though.
I know this is a year old but just in case someone else reads this. It's mainly that gravity is the enemy in this situation. Most door companies build the frame with soft woods like yellow pine that you pick up from most hardware stores. Soft woods bend and warp as the wood swells from dry and humid weather. The only way you could avoid this is to install a 100% steel box frame. However if you put a wood door in a steel frame you could still end up with problems from swelling. If you have wood doors and you don't want to spend $1000 on a new one this video probably is the best explanation of how to maintain a door.
I think my Door jam is crooked. it closes on an angel and cold air comes in. I need some suggestions on how to repair it. I wasn't anything I've done, I believe it was like that when the house was purchased
If the jamb is crooked from settling, the proper way to fix would be to take it completely out and re-install. This isn't hard, but requires a contractor on most cases to do it right
I have an interior door that the top corner of the door (handle side) hits the top and side jamb, making it difficult to close. Can I use this trick for that? Which hinge would I shim? Thanks.
Excellent video. Thanks for the information
Not sure if this comment will get any reply, but have a question that is kind of related.
My entrence door has a bit of an issue, not the same as in the video.
The issue I am having with my door is that whenever I am locking or unlocking the door, if i just do it normally it will not lock or unlock.
When locking the door, when moving the key it will not go all the way, so what I must do to lock ing it is that I must take my arm or foot onto the door and add a bit of pressure and while I am doing that I must turn the key, then the door will lock.
What I am thinking it could have something to do with whatever the door is made from that has made it so that I need to basically do this "Ritual" every time I leave the house.
The door is not 100% wood as in the one in the video.
Thank you so much. My door is perfect now :-) :-) :-)
Million dollar video!
Genius! What if you use 4 washers instead of one? Also can this work on French doors?
If you have to use 4 washers it would be best to have the door adjusted by an installer. Yes this also works with french doors. Same rule applies about the 4 washers though.
great video. anyone know why it sags like that in the first place?
dccox7 foundation movement and not being installed properly are usually the culprits
I know this is a year old but just in case someone else reads this. It's mainly that gravity is the enemy in this situation. Most door companies build the frame with soft woods like yellow pine that you pick up from most hardware stores. Soft woods bend and warp as the wood swells from dry and humid weather. The only way you could avoid this is to install a 100% steel box frame. However if you put a wood door in a steel frame you could still end up with problems from swelling.
If you have wood doors and you don't want to spend $1000 on a new one this video probably is the best explanation of how to maintain a door.
I think my Door jam is crooked. it closes on an angel and cold air comes in. I need some suggestions on how to repair it. I wasn't anything I've done, I believe it was like that when the house was purchased
If the jamb is crooked from settling, the proper way to fix would be to take it completely out and re-install. This isn't hard, but requires a contractor on most cases to do it right
nice video.
I have an interior door that the top corner of the door (handle side) hits the top and side jamb, making it difficult to close. Can I use this trick for that? Which hinge would I shim? Thanks.
If the top is hitting you most likely have movement in the house and would require a re-install to properly repair
Cannot hear one word you are saying.
I've heard good feedback about the Woodprix plans.