Our diagrams show you how to adjust upvc door hinges and explain the difference between a butt hinge t hinge and a flag hinge so you can get a perfect fitting upvc door.
Upvc door hinge adjustment guide.
When adjusting the window s height do not loosen the screws holding the hinges to the frame.
The image below illustrates a yale 3d flag hinge a type of adjustment commonly found on flag hinges.
The casement of a upvc window is the metal strip which fastens directly to the wooden window frame.
There could also be a pin in the centre face that you could adjust.
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Compression adjustments move the door closer to or away from the door jamb.
If you have a butt hinge and need to adjust the height you may need to.
A philips head screw driver.
Always check with your landlord if you are in a privately rented home before adjusting one of your doors.
Usually a feature of older upvc doors these offer either lateral adjustment only or no adjustments at all.
These hinges only allow you to make height and lateral adjustments.
As a rule of thumb the screw at the top of the hinge will adjust the compression and the screw at the bottom will adjust the height.
The hinges which allow the window to be opened and shut also attach to the casement.
A flat headed screw driver.
Follow our easy step by step guide on how to adjust a flag hinge on a on a upvc door in just 3 easy steps.
Or if you need to slide the door towards the hinge side of the frame rotate the horizontal slot on every door hinge counterclockwise 1 full turn.
Our guide tells you how to adjust a upvc door to stop draughts or stop it catching on the floor.
For example if you need to raise the door slightly in the frame rotate the vertical slot on every door hinge clockwise 1 full turn.
These hinges only allow you to make height and lateral adjustments.
Usually a feature of older upvc doors these offer either lateral adjustment only or no adjustments at all.
A 5mm allen key.
Please note some flag hinges may vary.
Adjust all the door hinges in the same manner.
Although this guide will walk you through how to adjust a upvc front door or back door it is important to note that there are times when you should call a professional.
What you will need.
