Adam the helpful handyman shows you how to adjust the threshold on your exterior doors eliminating drafts or making it easier to open and shut your doors.
How to adjust threshold french doors.
If it s sticking at the bottom then adjust the bottom hinge.
Placing your chisel under the wood of the threshold wiggle so that it loosens enough to be slid out from under the door.
If you are still struggling to remove the door cut the threshold into sections and prise each piece up using the chisel.
Turning one rotation clockwise will slowly push the end of the door outward.
The threshold should fit against the door snugly.
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This video shows you how to raise or lower the threshold for smoother operation.
This adjustment works well if you have a gap between the french doors or the latch mechanism doesn t connect.
First i measured the old threshold in place.
I had been unnecessarily worried about it after reading some of the amazon reviews.
Preparing the new threshold.
When properly fitted the threshold under an exterior door keeps water and air from drifting in from outside.
Open and close the door while you work to see how your adjustments affect the door.
If you have any trouble removing the threshold check again for screws and nails.
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The new threshold arrived in good shape with all the hardware included.
Installing a french door threshold.