How To Adjust Threshold On French Doors

Measure the deviation of the french door and doorframe.

How to adjust threshold on french doors.

The threshold should fit against the door snugly. If you have any trouble removing the threshold check again for screws and nails. Tighten all of the screws in each hinge with a screwdriver. Turn the screw clockwise in order to lift the casement.

Use the type of screwdriver that matches the heads on the hinge screws. Remove the plastic cover from the corner bearing to expose the screw. Do this on both doors. Open both of the french doors to expose the screws holding the hinges in place.

This adjustment works well if you have a gap between the french doors or the latch mechanism doesn t connect. Over time the screws on your hinges may come loose and cause your doors to sag. We show you how to root cause the reason why your french doors ali. This is done with the following steps.

When properly fitted the threshold under an exterior door keeps water and air from drifting in from outside. Placing your chisel under the wood of the threshold wiggle so that it loosens enough to be slid out from under the door. Adjust the screw until the frame is parallel to the doorframe. In this diy video we show you how to repair french doors that have come out of alignment.

Turn the upper hinge adjustment screw to even out the gap.