Quick step by process for solving door alignment and closing the space between the door and door jamb. This simple method will save on energy for the home, helping to reduce air leaks. Check it out and tell what cool methods you try!
Good video! A lot of times people will replace those screw on the door jamb with longer screws for protection. Those longer screws make it much harder for someone to kick your door in.
You should always have at least 1 3+" screw per hinge for security. This makes sense that it anchors to a stud rather than just the door frame. Same with the deadbolt/lock strike plates. Not sure why that was so surprising as you took it out.
I have a gap on the opposite side of the hinge, and am curious if those shims will work. I am afraid if I use them, there will then be a gap on the hinge side for air to come through. Any ideas?
It's hard to say. There is supposed to be a gap around the door.the seal is actually created when the door presses against the outside molding. If the door edges is covered by that outside moulding (when looking from the outside with the door closed) This isn't the fix for you. If it is your problem remember you are trying to make both gaps even.
Nice job. When you move/spread the bottom door-knuckles to the left, 'width' --equal to the spread-- is added to the bottom of the door. This serves to close the space/gap between the edge of door and door jamb. Does the shim serve to push the door, to further close the gap?
When it starts raining I guarantee he will be back unscrewing the door to remove them shims from between the door because of swelling from the rain he might not even be able to open the door at all when it happens
Great question! From what I know this only works with side to side alignments. But the following may help fix your problem: -Try tightening all the hinge screws -Make sure the hinge pins are completely in the hinge -If that doesn't work, try replacing the hinge screws with 1 inch or longer screws. Good luck! Let me know if you have any other questions!
