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Keeping front door closed Charlie S. 11-29-2007
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Posted by Charlie S. on November 29, 2007, 6:59 am
Have a wooden front door that has warped with age. Doesn't stay closed.
Have tried putting insulation strips to keep it shut. Still swings open.
If I put too much insulation it is too difficult to close.

Can't seem to find the right balance of friction. I know the door is most
likely not set right, but don't have the expertise to re-hang hinges. Any
other suggestions?



Posted by David L. Martel on November 29, 2007, 8:37 am
Charlie,

What's the problem? Won't it latch? Doors normally aren't held shut by
friction.

Dave M.



Posted by jmagerl on November 29, 2007, 10:41 am
I am looking for something similar.

You used to be able to buy a spring load hing pin. Pop out the old hing pin,
pop this in and you had a self closing door. Need more force: put two in.

GOogle self closing hinge and lots of stuff pops up but not these.

My door is so heavily weather stripped that you never know if its been
latched and a good wind will blow it open. Not good if you want your cat to
stay inside. AT least a spring will return the door to a semi closed
position


> Have a wooden front door that has warped with age. Doesn't stay closed.
> Have tried putting insulation strips to keep it shut. Still swings open.
> If I put too much insulation it is too difficult to close.
>
> Can't seem to find the right balance of friction. I know the door is most
> likely not set right, but don't have the expertise to re-hang hinges. Any
> other suggestions?
>



Posted by Bill on November 29, 2007, 10:58 am
Doors take a ton of experience and know how. Also having the right tools is
a big help.

I would suggest getting a pro to fix this.


"Charlie S." wrote in message
> Have a wooden front door that has warped with age. Doesn't stay closed.
> Have tried putting insulation strips to keep it shut. Still swings open.
> If I put too much insulation it is too difficult to close.
>
> Can't seem to find the right balance of friction. I know the door is most
> likely not set right, but don't have the expertise to re-hang hinges. Any
> other suggestions?
>



Posted by DonC on November 29, 2007, 12:19 pm

> Doors take a ton of experience and know how. Also having the right tools
> is a big help.
>
> I would suggest getting a pro to fix this.
>
>
> "Charlie S." wrote in message
>> Have a wooden front door that has warped with age. Doesn't stay closed.
>> Have tried putting insulation strips to keep it shut. Still swings open.
>> If I put too much insulation it is too difficult to close.
>>
>> Can't seem to find the right balance of friction. I know the door is
>> most likely not set right, but don't have the expertise to re-hang
>> hinges. Any other suggestions?

Hogwash! You must be one of those over-charging pros.



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