Check the handle to ensure that the mechanism is working properly and that it fits in the recess of the doorjamb.
French doors sticking at bottom.
Remove the plastic covers from the corner bearings lower hinge.
Even a small increase is enough to make a door stick.
Then place the threshold back into the opening and screw it back in.
With french doors a lot of weight hangs on those hinges so they often need adjustment.
Open and close the doors together to check for sticking along the center where the two doors meet.
Open your doors fully and use a prop to keep them open.
Turn it clockwise to lift the leaf and anticlockwise to lower it fig.
The hinges on french doors tend to have problems over time and will eventually require service while sliding doors rollers have a much longer lifespan.
Loosen the screws on the lower two hinges into the.
French doors occasionally are in need of alignment soon.
How to fix uneven french doors.
In order to adjust it you have to turn the corner bearing adjusting screw.
Check the french doors for any distortion expansion and cracking.
Open and close the doors individually.
Use some caulk on the bottom of the threshold until it s completely covered.
If it is rubbing on the threshold and there is space on the side do this.
Check the distance between the french doors leaf and frame with a tape measure or yard stick.
Double french doors are vulnerable to building or ground movement that can shift the doors out of alignment.
Watch for the areas where the doors sticks particularly around the top and bottom of each door.
Wood that is exposed to the elements can expand in size.
Step 2 rectify the problem.