1 examine the hinges to ensure they are sound and in good condition.
Fixing a sagging door lock.
If the top of the door above where the lock and door handle are located is hitting or rubbing the top edge of the door frame then you need to add a cardboard shim to the very bottom hinge.
Leah demonstrates how to correct a sagging door or door that is out of alignment with a tool called a knuckle bender.
If your door still sticks after you ve tried tightening and driving screws you ll have to remove the door and plane it.
Remove the middle screw of the hinge.
To fix a sagging entry door the best approach is a two pronged attack of longer screws and wood repair.
Lifting a sagging door.
Quick easy door adjustment using the new t.
Masking tape makes the pencil line easy to see.
Take a look at your hinges and see if they have come loose from the door or from the jamb.
Set the pencil tip and compass point 1 8 in.
How to fix a sticking or sagging door by philip schmidt updated january.
Apart and run the point along the jamb.
Joe has shown a few different ways previo.
How to fix a sagging door.
In addition there s one other fix for a hinge that s loose in the door jamb.
Door installation maintenance lifting a sagging door is something you can do easy by replacing the screws with longer ones.
And it s usually the top most hinge that comes loose because it carries the greatest load.
Drill a pilot hole through the center of the screw hole using a 3 32 inch or.
Check out the knuckle bender online.
This should be the screw that s closer to the center of the jamb.
When the hinge screws come loose any door will begin to sag.