Paul Easton Locksmiths
Chepstow garage door repairs
Chepstow Castle
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Paul Easton Locksmiths Chepstow and Caldicot door repairs
Dropped upvc doors.
Why it needs adjusting. Toe and Heel.
On many older upvc doors the first signs that a door has dropped is that the locks may not work as easily as they did or are very difficult to engage in the closed position.
Another common problem is that the bottom of the door may rub as you try to close it.
The door has dropped out of square.
Often this is caused simply by the weight of the glass over time ( see diagram below on left ) and the door needs toe and heeling.
More on adjustment to doors.
Hinges.
Hinges on upvc doors can create all sorts of problems from poorly adjusted hinges to hinges that are worn out.
Often the hinges are badly aligned from the weight of the door and constant use over the years.
Chepstow and Caldicot door repairs can replace or adjust all types of hinges on upvc doors.
Windows.
Friction stays.
We offer a repair service for window hinges, commonly referred to as friction stays.
It is slightly limited as i work on my own so some of the larger windows particularly upstairs ones I'm unable to repair due to the handling logistics and weight of them.
Please note.
We do not offer a double glazing replacement glass service.
We also provide a full repair service for window handles and locking mechanisms please use the link below.
DIAGRAM OF A TYPICAL UPVC DOOR CONSTRUCTION.
Toe and Heel method.
When a door has dropped one of the possible causes is the weight of the glass or poor toe and heeling procedure. The solution is to remove the glass and panels and re-instate correctly using packer/setting blocks.
CJ Locksmiths, Chepstow and Caldicot door repairs can carry out this procedure for you.
upvc door hinges
upvc window hinges
