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UPVC Door rubbing at bottom, so Many screws on hinge

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Hi,

My UPVC door has started rubbing at bottom, on the handle side slightly.
I have looked through lots of this forum but cannot find the same hinges. Some look very similar but not quite and mine seems to have more hex screws or things that cannot move.

For example, When removing the top cap, it looks like one screw is non adjustable because the hex shape is tight into a shape to stop it from moving. This was what i thought would initially adjust it. Nothing on the bottom that appears to be able to adjust.

Also there is one small thread screw on the inside when i open the door and one hex key screw head but I assume that hex takes the hinge flap off again unsure.

I also i ddint think i needed to do that (remove the facing flap) to lift the door slightly and thought it would be the top flap removal on the three hinges to raise it but which do I adjust if the hex on cannot move? Is it the very inside one closest to the frame? clockwise to raise? and do i need to release it first somehow to do that?

Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
T
 

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Bottom pic, the centre round bolt with hex head is independent of the outer section allowing adjustment .
 
Thanks for the reply.

So the picture from the bottom of the hinge has just the two round(ish)? peices of metal

or the top of the hinge photo with the 3 pieces of metal showing? the centre peice is jammed tight against the metal parts of the hinge though and doesnt move...or maybe just stuck?


sorry if this is a daft question
 
That's a Fab n Fix hinge, check this installation and adjustment video, ffwd to 4.45 for adjustment

 
I guess that worked then and in your excitement you forgot to post a thanks?
 
hi @crank39

Thanks both of you for responding. @foxhole too.

I didnt have a correct size of hex key so could not try it until about 30 minutes ago. Bought a new on on the way back after work.

Your identification of the hinge and video was perfect, just when i went to get my allen keys yesterday and yeah...the 4, 3 and 2.5mm were all missing>
Couldn't get a new one until today.

Turned the inside on clockwise to lift up after loosening the middle a quarter turn. I did all 3 hinges. All good now and just waiting for one of the kids to come smashing through the door now that it doesn't rub :)

Thanks for the help.

T
 

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