Hardware
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Door is difficult to lock or unlock
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The lock requires lubrication
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Dirt in the keyhole obstructs the locking mechanism
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The key is bent or worn
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The lock is not aligned to the striker plate, causing door to jam
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The door frame has distorted over time
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The building has settled
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The door has bowed due to moisture uptake
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The door is out of square
Door is difficult to open or close
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Hinges need adjustment
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Hinges need lubrication
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Hinges are corroded
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The door is binding due to moisture uptake in the door causing the timber to swell
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The door has dropped on its hinges
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There is excessive paint build-up on the door edge
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Warping or twisting due to moisture uptake in the door
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Hinge pins missing or worn
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The door frame is out of alignment due to building settlement
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The timber door has bowed due to moisture uptake
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The door is out of square
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The door latch is worn or bent
Sliding doors won't fully open
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There is an obstruction preventing them from opening
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For older units, there is wear on the rollers or track
A uPVC-framed window won't open
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The window or frame may be warped, causing the sash to stick
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Hinges are corroded/have seized
uPVC door is difficult to lock or unlock
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The lock requires lubrication
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Dirt in the keyhole is obstructing the locking mechanism
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The key is bent or worn
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The lock is not aligned to the striker plate, causing the door to jam
uPVC door is difficult to open or close
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Hinges need adjustment
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Hinges need lubrication
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The door frame is out of alignment due to building settlement
Window/door hardware – corroded/deteriorated finish
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Weathering, UV light exposure, or unsuitable finish for the location
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Insufficient cleaning
Window/door hardware is loose
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Screws pulled loose
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Corroded fixings
Door handle(s) not working or stiff to operate
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Handle needs lubrication
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Internal return spring broken
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Spindle worn or damaged
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Spindle not locked into handle due to worn housing or socket or bent spindle
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Handle and mechanism at end of its serviceable life
Gate difficult to open
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Hinges dropped
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Hinges too small or insufficient in number
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Hinges seized or rusted
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Timber gate has swollen and is sticking
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Timber gate frame deteriorating – rotting/corroded fixing
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Support posts pulled out of plumb, ground settlement
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Posts not vertical
Windows – casement sash won't open
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Paint may have sealed window shut
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Timber sash is rotted or sash corner mortice and tenon joints are loose
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Hinges are corroded/have seized
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Building has settled
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Previous owner may have nailed window shut
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Windows or frame may be warped causing sashes to stick
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Sash is binding on frame
Windows – opening sashes don’t close tightly
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Catch loose
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Catch broken
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For wedge type fasteners, the wedge that the catch tightens against is missing
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Worn stays to aluminium or PVC windows
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Sash too heavy for stays and has dropped