When doors don t close properly it s because they are misaligned with respect to the jamb or in the case of french doors with each other.
French door sticking at top.
Watch for the areas where the doors sticks particularly around the top.
You can even see where the door has scraped against the frame.
If a swinging patio door isn t making proper contact when closed you may need to make adjustments to the hinges you ll learn how to adjust the hinges to ma.
If it s sticking at the bottom then adjust the bottom hinge.
If your door is sagging down and sticking at the top then tighten the top and middle hinges.
Step 1 determine the source of the problem.
Whether the french doors are completely unable to open only stick intermittently or simply feel rather stiff you must examine them thoroughly to determine the cause of the problem.
Open and close the doors individually.
Open and close the door while you work to see how your adjustments affect the door.
The misalignment may be the result of wear on the.
How to fix french doors that won t close step 1.
Tighten the existing screws into the hinges.
If you can open your french doors you can check the hinges as well as the door handle and fastening.
Check the doors to see whether the catching persists.