Door gap too small

[stubo88]

Hi,
I have a wooden double door gate outside. It's full door height. Unfortunately with the wet weather it must have swollen as the doors are now hard to close (they clash slightly). Any advice on how I can fix that? I think I need to remove about 1 or 2mm from one of the doors.

Thanks
Stu

 

[motorbiking]

It may be easier to recess the hinges a bit more. A picture will help.

 

[foxhole]

External gates need at least a 10mm gap in dry conditions to allow for expansion .

 

[stubo88]

Hi , I've attached a couple of photos. The door on the right opens inwards. It clashes with the other door mostly at the top. I've tried to sand it down but I'm not sure if that'll work. Two sanding discs already used up and no joy.

Foxhole, good point about the gap. I wish the builder that built the house last year new that! ‍

Stu

 

[foxhole]

Make sure the doors not dropping (spirit level) as those hinges don’t look right either , can see them coming loose .