To straighten French doors, you'll need to adjust the door frame, using the following steps:
Steps to Straighten French Doors
The process involves adjusting screws in the door frame to make the door aligned and functioning properly.
- Measure the Deviation: First, carefully examine and measure how misaligned the French door and its frame are. This helps in determining how much adjustment is needed.
- Locate the Adjustment Screw: On the door frame, find the corner bearing. Carefully remove the plastic cover to reveal the adjustment screw, as described in the reference.
- Adjust the Screw:
- Use a screwdriver to turn the screw and adjust the frame.
- To lift the door's casement, turn the screw clockwise.
- To lower the door's casement, turn the screw anticlockwise (Fig. mentioned in the reference).
Example
Imagine your French door is sagging on one side. Following the above steps, you would:
- Measure the sag to determine how much the frame needs to be lifted.
- Locate the corner bearing cover nearest the sag.
- Remove the cover and turn the screw clockwise to lift that portion of the frame.
Practical Considerations
- Incremental Adjustments: Make small adjustments, and then check the door alignment to avoid over-adjusting.
- Consistency: Adjust a bit at a time and test the operation of the door each time.
- Check for Other Issues: If you cannot align the door with adjustments, it could indicate other issues with the door or frame.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1. Measure Deviation | Determine the misalignment between door and frame. |
| 2. Expose Screw | Remove plastic cover on corner bearing. |
| 3. Adjust Screw | Turn clockwise to lift or anticlockwise to lower. |
