A philips head screw driver.
Upvc adjustable door hinges.
Many of the old adjustable hinges are discontinued.
As general rule there are 3 types of door hinges available for most upvc double glazed doors butt hinges flag hinges and rebated hinges butt hinges tend to be found on older doors and the most common types when repairing tend to be wms avocet paddock and laird challenger but we do have other ranges availableflag hinges are more popular on newer doors so there are more choices available.
We offer replacement options when available.
Follow our easy step by step guide on how to adjust a flag hinge on a on a upvc door in just 3 easy steps.
A selection of quality flag door hinges and butt door hinges from various manufacturers such as schuring mila and avocet.
Upvc door flag hinge 100mm paddock nexus laird adjustable double glazing doors the nexus 100mm fully adjustable flag hinge has been designed to give a modern state of the art appearance to suit doors with a frame to sash height of 13 21mm.
What you will need.
A flat headed screw driver.
Older doors using multipoint locks made by fuhr and roto normally used the columbus adjustable hinge these adjustable hinges were normally 3 5 8 x 3 5 8 and had a guide hinge h with horizontal adjustment and set hinge v with verical adjustment.
Our guide tells you how to adjust a upvc door to stop draughts or stop it catching on the floor.
A 5mm allen key.
Butt door hinges can be purchased from upvc spares 4 repairs here.
Or if you need to slide the door towards the hinge side of the frame rotate the horizontal slot on every door hinge counterclockwise 1 full turn.
The image below illustrates a yale 3d flag hinge a type of adjustment commonly found on flag hinges.
Adjust all the door hinges in the same manner.
These type of upvc double glazing door hinges have been used by upvc door suppliers since the late 1970 s.
These hinges are available in many attractive finishes.
For example if you need to raise the door slightly in the frame rotate the vertical slot on every door hinge clockwise 1 full turn.
Please note some flag hinges may vary.
These door hinges will suit most profiles such as upvc timber and aluminium and can be fitted to single doors french doors and patio doors.
