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Flag hinge adjustment - which way?
Hi, sorry, another UPVC query. My door dips slightly at the door handle (non-hinge) side. I've tried adjusting the various parts of the hinges, but don't see any noticeable change - am I missing something? I believe it should be the underneath screw, but none of the online guides tell me if I should be screwing the top clockwise, the bottom anti- or vice versa.
Alternatively, is something wrong? Are my hinge adjustment screws worn out or summat?
4 Answers from MyBuilder Window & Door Fitters
Best Answer
Hello,
We believe hinges are not the issue !
Upvc doors have double glazed units. Glass in there not just for you to be able to see through, but also to keep the door in a good level !
The way to be fixed is called “toe hill”.
Beading must be removed first, then glass to be “secures” with packers at the hinge size bottom corner and lock side top corner. This way the glass holds the level of the door and doesn’t let the door to drop.
Please don’t do it if you’re not qualified glazier, as toughened glass is easy to brake and then very expensive to order.
Thank you,
Todd
Answered 22nd Jun 2020
Sounds like it needs deglazing first, doors generally shouldn’t need adjustments if fitted correctly
Answered 23rd Jun 2020
Repack door
Answered 22nd Jun 2020
If you cannot seem to adjust on hinges by Allen keys another way is to toe & heel glass in doors to set them in place
Answered 23rd Jun 2020
