New exterior door latching issues
Seymey
10 days ago
last modified: 10 days ago
We had a new exterior door installed. We noticed that in order to lock the deadbolt, you need to push the door in. Contractor said this is normal to ensure tight seal. I have since noticed that the door latch itself doesn’t always catch without a good swing or an intentional push to ensure it clicks. I have now twice found the door blown open by the wind. Door latch is also hitting the door trim.. Any suggestions for fixes? I don’t want to compromise the seal - I can already see a sliver of light and feel air coming in on one corner, so will need an extra corner seal piece I think.
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10 days agolast modified: 10 days ago
It dies look relatively even on both side. maybe marginally tighter on the right based on compression of the corner seals. The right side I can see it is compressed. Left side not really.
Seymey
9 days ago
kudzu9
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