Our uPVC back door is about 4(?) years old.
After a year or two the rubber seal at the bottom started to fray because the bottom (side opposite the butt hinges) was rubbing against it. Someone used some allen keys to lift the door upwards and the seal was pulled out of the bottom tray.
Now, when you close the door, the top left hand side slightly hits the door frame (it still closes though).
I can see no way of adjusting the hinges sideway (in the frame as you look at it from the outside).
I have Googled the topic, I even came across the following from the door supplier
Adjusting the hinges on your uPVC door requires precise vertical movement using an Allen key. To adjust the height of your uPVC door, use the Allen key to turn the screw that controls the vertical movement of the hinge. Older butt hinges may only feature adjustable pins at the top and bottom, while newer ones typically have two screws on the side in addition to the pins at the top and bottom.
https://www.valuedoors.co.uk/advice/how-to-adjust-upvc-door-hinges/
Adjust the hinges until the door moves freely and without squeaking. Check that the spacing is even on both sides. This will ensure proper alignment and a secure fit of your uPVC door.
Does that mean that ValueDoors (continue to knowingly) use "older" hinges? Or am I missing something? I cannot see any covers that will allow left/right adjustment.
Advice will be gratefully received.
The new door replaced a timber door and frame. There is a 3.5(?)m concrete lintel above that has been there since the extension was built approximately 20 years ago. I haven't used a roofing square to see if things are off square yet. The multipoint locking is currently fine.
Cheers.
After a year or two the rubber seal at the bottom started to fray because the bottom (side opposite the butt hinges) was rubbing against it. Someone used some allen keys to lift the door upwards and the seal was pulled out of the bottom tray.
Now, when you close the door, the top left hand side slightly hits the door frame (it still closes though).
I can see no way of adjusting the hinges sideway (in the frame as you look at it from the outside).
I have Googled the topic, I even came across the following from the door supplier
Adjusting the hinges on your uPVC door requires precise vertical movement using an Allen key. To adjust the height of your uPVC door, use the Allen key to turn the screw that controls the vertical movement of the hinge. Older butt hinges may only feature adjustable pins at the top and bottom, while newer ones typically have two screws on the side in addition to the pins at the top and bottom.
https://www.valuedoors.co.uk/advice/how-to-adjust-upvc-door-hinges/
Adjust the hinges until the door moves freely and without squeaking. Check that the spacing is even on both sides. This will ensure proper alignment and a secure fit of your uPVC door.
Does that mean that ValueDoors (continue to knowingly) use "older" hinges? Or am I missing something? I cannot see any covers that will allow left/right adjustment.
Advice will be gratefully received.
The new door replaced a timber door and frame. There is a 3.5(?)m concrete lintel above that has been there since the extension was built approximately 20 years ago. I haven't used a roofing square to see if things are off square yet. The multipoint locking is currently fine.
Cheers.
