Solutions To Continuous Door Hinge Sagging
I recently got called to do an estimate on replacing a front door for a client. When I asked why they wanted to replace the door they told me the door wasn’t closing properly and the lock was broken. The door looked to be in good condition and I recommended that we could replace the door locks with new hardware. When I investigated as to why the door wasn’t closing properly I found that the top hinge of the door had loose screws and that there were stripped holes as well. So the home owner’s problem wasn’t that the door needed replacement but that it was suffering from continuous door hinge sagging.
Do you have a wood screw hole for a hinge that is loose?
Here is the best suggestion on how to go about doing this type of repair.
Door Hinge Sagging
Sag Direction
What To Look For
Below I have included a step by step process including photos on how to fix this problem.
Step 1
Remove loose screws and drill out the stripped out holes with a drill bit the same size as the dowel that you’re going to insert into the new openings that we have created.
Remove Loose Screws
Same Size Dowel & Bit
Drilling Out Holes
STEP 2
Remove Hinge. Glue in dowel the same diameter as the drill bit. Use a high strength wood glue. Glue, then insert dowel into holes with hammer. Once this is done let glue dry for 24 hours before moving on to the next step.
Remove Hinge
Gluing Dowels
Insert Dowel into Holes
STEP 3
Cut the dowel off flush with the edge of the door or hinge mortise using a hammer and chisel. Pilot drill for the screw and re-mount the hinge.
Cut Dowel
Pilot Drill
Re-Mount Hinge
By following these simple steps we managed to fix the sagging hinge. If done properly this fix will last for the life time of the door. Not only does the home owner have a door that’s working properly, we managed to save our clients hundreds of dollars in labor and replacement costs associated with installing a new door.
Do you have a question or need some assistance regarding your home improvements? Give us a call at 905-259-5249 or send us an email at: info@donofalltrades.ca. We’d love to hear from you!
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