The Dean of Home Renovation & Repair Advice

COMMUNITY FORUM

Susdeedoo

11:21AM | 02/28/09
Member Since: 02/27/09
1 lifetime posts
Bvwindows
Hi there,

All of the bifold closet doors in my house don't stay closed, and after much investigation I have realized that they have all bowed (some quite badly (I'd say they're out at least 1/4" in the centre).

Is there anything I can do, other than replacing them to help remedy this.

I've replaced the hardware and realigned the settings to no avail. Would new Hinges help, or should I just bite the bullet and go for the new ones?

Any help is appreciated

Thanks!

mattburr

06:36AM | 04/29/09
Member Since: 03/20/06
36 lifetime posts
you can try taking the doors off and laying them flat to see if they will bow back to being unbowed. If that works you need to be sure and seal all 6 sides (front, back, sides, and top & bottom) that will keep moisture off the door and will help prevent bowing. if these steps don't work a new door is the only recourse but be sure to follow the manufacturers recommendation on finishing and installing.

THANKS,

MATTHEW BURR

BUYER - WINDOWS AND DOORS

VILLAGE HOME CENTER / dba COOPER BUILDING MATERIALS

4650 HIGHWAY 7 NORTH

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, AR 71909

EMAIL: MBURR@CBMCCI.COM


Post a reply as Anonymous

Photo must be in JPG, GIF or PNG format and less than 5MB.

Reply_choose_button

captcha
type the code from the image

Anonymous

Post_new_button or Login_button
Register

Follow Us

horizontal divider
facebook
 
webapp1