If it binds near the top you will need to work on the upper hinge.
House settled sliding glass door no longer closes tight.
Repeat the shaving and hanging process until the door opens and closes smoothly.
Check the door for tightness.
If it still does not close well or sticks look at where the door binds against the jamb.
Continue tightening and checking until the door no longer sticks.
After each pass hang the door on the hinges and close it to test the fit.
If the door becomes even harder to open turn the screw in the opposite direction.
Firmly push the plane toward the center of the door to shave off a small amount of wood.
Doors that are too tight can get stuck on the bottom track and there s nothing more frustrating than a sliding door that won t properly open or close.
If you begin to create gaps at the trim joints stop.
Drive the screw in with authority to penetrate all the way through the jamb into the.
Keep the track clean and lubricated.
Keep an eye on the door trim as you tighten.
Over time screws used to hold a hinge in place start to work their way free causing the door to sag.
Give the screw a clockwise turn and test to see whether the door slides easier.
Place a 3 inch screw in the hole.
If the door doesn t close properly or is slamming adjust the closing rate screw and try again.
Close the door to check the fit.
Place a block plane on the outside edge of the door nearest to where you marked the problem area.
If the door is rubbing against its frame after securing the trim and frame it may be that your house has settled and the doorway is crooked.
It s rare but you might find that you can t draw in a hinge at all because the jamb is already tight against the framing or shims.
Before you begin the sliding door adjustment process make sure the track is clean.
As a result the door may scrape the door frame when closing or may no longer properly meet the latch side strike plate.
The hinge side of the door is often the source of closure issues.
Read on to learn how to adjust your sliding glass door.