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Front Door Won't Remain Closed in Colder Weather.
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:09 pm
by BeachBoy
Again, I have a rental with a slight problem. When the weather gets colder, I guess the door shrinks and will not catch. Should I move the catch out further or work with the hinges or what?
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:36 pm
by Mark
You might try taking off a piece of trim and pounding a couple shims. That should draw the jam closer to the door if there's not too many screws or nails to contend with.
Otherwise I would probably just move the latch out if everything is still lined-up.
Mark
RE: Front Door Won't Remain Closed in Colder Weather.
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 2:43 am
by troyster
I had a problem similar to yours in the summer plus the door was sticking this winter . Its the worst in the winter so what I did was I went to my local lock shop and shelled out "gasp" $16 bucks for an oversized striker plate. took a hole cutter and chisel and went to work on it. lol. closes like a dream now.