Classic Rock Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Just opened the back door for the first time since the bad weather and it seemed a bit stiff. Tried closing it again and it was even stiffer and very difficult to lock. I had to really force the key to turn. I tried again a couple of times but it seems to be worse each time to the point where I no longer want to open the door in case I can't close and lock it again! It's UPVC. Does this move with cold weather in the same way that wood does? Does anyone know how to make it fit back again properly that doesn't involve complicated tools? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenbabe1966 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Hiya classic rock , Give my hubby a ring 07881893432 http://WWW.SPOTONWINDOWS.UKTC.COM , Probs just needs toe and heeling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Rock Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 What's toe and heeling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Wallace* Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 I think it's adjusting it with the screws on the hinges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikertec Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Theres Allan screws in the top of the hinges, using a allen key to adjust dead easy to do. Under plastic caps on top of hinges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenbabe1966 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Toeing and Heeling? Upvc doors and opening windows (sash) are heavy, and although the dead weight is supported on the hinge side when it is opened, there is nothing on the lock side to support the weight, and without the procedure of toeing and heeling the door will "drop" on the handle side, sooner or later causing locking problems . To stop a door or sash dropping the glass or door panel has to be braced diagonally corner to corner by the insertion of plastic packers slipped in the gap between the glass and frame, under the beading. On the hinge side the packers go at the bottom corner, whilst on the lock side, the packers go at the top (opposite) corner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy266 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 give the moving parts a spray of oil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_peter Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Toeing and Heeling? Upvc doors and opening windows (sash) are heavy, and although the dead weight is supported on the hinge side when it is opened, there is nothing on the lock side to support the weight, and without the procedure of toeing and heeling the door will "drop" on the handle side, sooner or later causing locking problems . To stop a door or sash dropping the glass or door panel has to be braced diagonally corner to corner by the insertion of plastic packers slipped in the gap between the glass and frame, under the beading. On the hinge side the packers go at the bottom corner, whilst on the lock side, the packers go at the top (opposite) corner with a little bit of silicone underneath the packers to stop the glazing packs from dropping.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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