even though this didn't actually show me what I was looking for (how to adjust the door to be at center when closed ) it showed me that the top set screws would be where to make that adjustment. very informative and well shot.
I like the video; it was very informative. Unfortunately, it did not answer our most pressing issue. We have a two way door that sags when opened, at least in the inward direction (It is way off the ground going out). Can the elevation be adjusted?
Bill Griffin the height can be adjusted. It's requires taking the door off. Once the door is off you need to raise the bottom pivot. First look at the top of the door and the header see how much you can raise it. Measure the gap to be sure, you want about 1/8" between the top of the door and the header. To take the door off you need to first undo the top bracket, where we talk about the slop. Take off the top bracket and tap the door off the top pivot. To adjust the bottom pivot you will need to first measure it floor to the top of the bottom pivot. This is important before you do anything. This will help you know how much you raise it. Raise the bottom pivot the distance you need to. Make sure it's tight. The door movement can cause the bottom pivot to lower over time. To sum it up: Measure the top of the door to the header gap (- 1/8" that's how much you want to raise the bottom pivot.) Take the door off Measure the height of the bottom pivot Raise the bottom pivot the gap between the header - 1/8" Put the door back on. Make sure it swings Use the newly adjusted door :) Let me know how it goes.
Hi Brad, my front door is the same type as the one in this video. The problem I have is that the door now is sagging and rub on the floor plate. Is there a way to adjust this? Thank you so much for your help.
Hey Thong Le, If the lock side of the door is saggying, then there is an issue with the top pivot. Push the door where it's supposed to sit and let it go, it will show you where the problem is. You might need a new top pivot in the door. Can you email me some pictures and videos of the top pivot?
Greg Claiborne, First solution would be to replace the existing closure, you should be able to find it on Crlaurance.com or another site like that just search the model of the closure. Second solution but removes the double acting, add a stop on the inside of the door and apply two regular closures something like a Hager 5100 you can find them anywhere online. Your problem seems like the closures are failed.
Hello Brad, Thank you for your video! My door has problem of rubbing top of the frame on the opposite side (door lock side). It looks my door has opposite problem, lifting rather than sagging. Is there any way to adjust it? By the way, it was working fine for couple decades:) Thank you again for your help!
Tony Lee it sounds like the bottom pivot has raised up pushing the door up on the hinge side. To fix it you would need to remove the door and adjust the door down. Good tip- before adjusting the bottom pivot make sure you measure how tall it is from the ground. You will want about 1/8" between the door header and the frames header. So if it's tight now lower the bottom pivot 1/8" and test. Half turns matter
Hi Bill, I found your video very helpful. I have a single swing door, my problem is the door swing both way couple time before it stay close. How can I stop the swinging? Thanks
If its rubbing evenly you have to adjust the bottom pivot. If its rubbing on the strike side only: 1) some doors have an adjustment screew on top of the door you turn it clockwise and the door will lift up. You can also remove the glass stop and reposition the settings blocks holding the glass and door will move up, it's kind of difficult to explain without a video.
Brighton Travelodge can you explain what you mean stay open? Is the door seating off center? If so their are two bolts that set the center adjustment just look at the top of the door on a ladder and you will see the closer arm and will be able to adjust it.
@@bradwardle3211 The doors are aligned ok. The problem I have is that when someone opens the door it stays wide open. I need the doors not to stay open as they are security doors. Hope that makes sense?
Brighton Travelodge you could also purchase another closer and apply it to the door to close it also if that seems easier. I suggest the Hager 9100 with a drop plate.
even though this didn't actually show me what I was looking for (how to adjust the door to be at center when closed ) it showed me that the top set screws would be where to make that adjustment. very informative and well shot.
Very informative and helpful, thank you comrades.
Hey Brad I just saw your video, it’s very clear no “Bs”, thanks I appreciate it.😎
Thanks brad this video helped me a lot on my doors thanks again was a very clearly and understood teaching.
Gerardo Reyes your most welcome! Thank you for your kind words!
This job would have been £250 job with hourly rate. Thanks. Very informative.
thank you for this video it will save me time adjusting my door thank you
fakk u I am glad this video could help, email me if you have any specific questions cs.bradleybarron@gmail.com
Hey brad . You have a video about about just regular hinges ? How to set it before inserting the glass
Great video, my door (almost identical to these) needs raising a few mm to stop it scraping on the floor. Any ideas?
I always thought the handicap press button was wired. I always wondered how they wired thru a concrete wall. But now I know it was done by remote.
Thanks dude you're good..
I like the video; it was very informative. Unfortunately, it did not answer our most pressing issue. We have a two way door that sags when opened, at least in the inward direction (It is way off the ground going out). Can the elevation be adjusted?
Bill Griffin the height can be adjusted. It's requires taking the door off. Once the door is off you need to raise the bottom pivot.
First look at the top of the door and the header see how much you can raise it. Measure the gap to be sure, you want about 1/8" between the top of the door and the header.
To take the door off you need to first undo the top bracket, where we talk about the slop. Take off the top bracket and tap the door off the top pivot.
To adjust the bottom pivot you will need to first measure it floor to the top of the bottom pivot. This is important before you do anything. This will help you know how much you raise it.
Raise the bottom pivot the distance you need to. Make sure it's tight. The door movement can cause the bottom pivot to lower over time.
To sum it up:
Measure the top of the door to the header gap (- 1/8" that's how much you want to raise the bottom pivot.)
Take the door off
Measure the height of the bottom pivot
Raise the bottom pivot the gap between the header - 1/8"
Put the door back on.
Make sure it swings
Use the newly adjusted door :)
Let me know how it goes.
Bill Griffin also make sure the door isn't sagging when it opens if it is I could be that the top pivot is moving
Bill Griffin if you can send me a video i can really understand what your door is doing.
Brad Wardle Will do on Monday.
Brad Wardle And thank you.
I adjusted the screw.
The top of the door popped.
Now door slams hard.
Coolthnx.
Hi Brad, my front door is the same type as the one in this video. The problem I have is that the door now is sagging and rub on the floor plate. Is there a way to adjust this? Thank you so much for your help.
The top of the door on the pivot side is already touching the door frame, it is the opposite side (door lock side) that sags.
Hey Thong Le,
If the lock side of the door is saggying, then there is an issue with the top pivot.
Push the door where it's supposed to sit and let it go, it will show you where the problem is. You might need a new top pivot in the door.
Can you email me some pictures and videos of the top pivot?
Yes, I will email you some pix as soon as I get them. Thank you so much.
Sorry, what is your email address?
Thong Le brad@utahpetaccess.com
Thank you so much!
Ikant Standit you are most welcome
Brad, we have a double swinging exterior door that the wind blows open constantly. Is there a solution for this?
Greg Claiborne,
First solution would be to replace the existing closure, you should be able to find it on Crlaurance.com or another site like that just search the model of the closure.
Second solution but removes the double acting, add a stop on the inside of the door and apply two regular closures something like a Hager 5100 you can find them anywhere online.
Your problem seems like the closures are failed.
Hello Brad,
Thank you for your video!
My door has problem of rubbing top of the frame on the opposite side (door lock side). It looks my door has opposite problem, lifting rather than sagging. Is there any way to adjust it? By the way, it was working fine for couple decades:) Thank you again for your help!
Tony Lee it sounds like the bottom pivot has raised up pushing the door up on the hinge side.
To fix it you would need to remove the door and adjust the door down.
Good tip- before adjusting the bottom pivot make sure you measure how tall it is from the ground. You will want about 1/8" between the door header and the frames header. So if it's tight now lower the bottom pivot 1/8" and test. Half turns matter
Thank you so much for your reply, I will try!
Tony Lee good luck let me know how it goes
Hi Brad, our door has 2 bolts missing from the top pivot - where can I get the replacements?
Hi Bill, I found your video very helpful. I have a single swing door, my problem is the door swing both way couple time before it stay close. How can I stop the swinging? Thanks
Simon Leong do you mean swinging like the slop I talked about in the video or it’s swinging to much before it closes?
Bradley Wardle , swinging before it close/ stop. BTW, Merry Christmas
Hi I have a door that is rubbing on the button threshold how can I fix it thank you
If its rubbing evenly you have to adjust the bottom pivot.
If its rubbing on the strike side only:
1) some doors have an adjustment screew on top of the door you turn it clockwise and the door will lift up.
You can also remove the glass stop and reposition the settings blocks holding the glass and door will move up, it's kind of difficult to explain without a video.
my closer is leaking oil. where can i buy a closer like the one you show here? thanks
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door stays OPEN, loud clunking sound. Any help?
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Anyone know how I can set this so the door doesn't stay open
Brighton Travelodge can you explain what you mean stay open? Is the door seating off center? If so their are two bolts that set the center adjustment just look at the top of the door on a ladder and you will see the closer arm and will be able to adjust it.
@@bradwardle3211 The doors are aligned ok. The problem I have is that when someone opens the door it stays wide open. I need the doors not to stay open as they are security doors. Hope that makes sense?
Brighton Travelodge I would check the closer nipple to see if it is worn out at all, it’s probably not turning the closer at all.
Brighton Travelodge you could also purchase another closer and apply it to the door to close it also if that seems easier. I suggest the Hager 9100 with a drop plate.
@@bradwardle3211 Thanks for your advice Brad, I will check it out. Thanks
How about latching
That door takes 3 seconds to close. If it closed in 8 thousandths of a second it would kill someone.
Valient Six the timing I usually use is 8 - one thousandths. One one thousand, two one thousand, three one thousand...