Drive the screw in with authority to penetrate all the way through the jamb into the.
House settled sliding glass door no longer closes tight.
As a result the door may scrape the door frame when closing or may no longer properly meet the latch side strike plate.
Place a 3 inch screw in the hole.
If it binds near the top you will need to work on the upper hinge.
Continue tightening and checking until the door no longer sticks.
Place a block plane on the outside edge of the door nearest to where you marked the problem area.
It s rare but you might find that you can t draw in a hinge at all because the jamb is already tight against the framing or shims.
Doors that are too tight can get stuck on the bottom track and there s nothing more frustrating than a sliding door that won t properly open or close.
Turning this screw raises or lowers the roller.
If you begin to create gaps at the trim joints stop.
Close the door to check the fit.
Remove the top screw in the top hinge if the door still won t close properly.
Repeat the shaving and hanging process until the door opens and closes smoothly.
After each pass hang the door on the hinges and close it to test the fit.
Keep the track clean and lubricated.
Firmly push the plane toward the center of the door to shave off a small amount of wood.
The hinge side of the door is often the source of closure issues.
If it still does not close well or sticks look at where the door binds against the jamb.
After a bit of adjustment the door should roll easily without rubbing on the bottom track.
If the door becomes even harder to open turn the screw in the opposite direction.
If the door doesn t close properly or is slamming adjust the closing rate screw and try again.
Read on to learn how to adjust your sliding glass door.
Check the door for tightness.
Give the screw a clockwise turn and test to see whether the door slides easier.
Before you begin the sliding door adjustment process make sure the track is clean.