Doors sticking or jamming

Causes

The lock is catching or sticking

The door is misaligned

Hinges are corroded

The building has settled

Listed under: Interior, Exterior, doors, fixings and hardware

Cause

The lock is catching or sticking

Repair

  • clean and lubricate the lock – hardware components, roller assemblies and tracks can be lubricated with a proprietary silicone spray using a straw applicator
  • replace if lubrication does not work

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Cause

The door is misaligned

Repair

  • if a door is out of alignment, have the door realigned professionally 

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Cause

Hinges are corroded

Repair

  • clean and lubricate hinges; replace if necessary

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Cause

The building has settled

Repair

  • if the building has settled, consider re-levelling and/or repiling when renovating; the door can then be adjusted. A building consent may be required before repiling work can be carried out. 

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