Door Threshold Adjustment Screws

Tuning them in one direction will raise the threshold the other direction will lower it.

Door threshold adjustment screws. Raise the threshold where light enters by turning the nearest screws counterclockwise. Available at great prices from manufactureres zero international and pemko. A threshold is the sill plate located under most exterior entrance doors between the jambs. Set a straightedge such as a framing square on the threshold and adjust the other screws to make sure the adjustable strip is straight.

Use a carpenter s square to mark perfect right angles for these notches. Turning the screws in an adjustable threshold counterclockwise will raise part of the threshold creating less space between the door and the doorstep. When replacing thresholds it is important to check. Hex head blue tap concrete screw 100 per pack.

Steps for proper door threshold adjustment. Pro tect cap bronze for 1 4 in. Mark the new threshold based on your measurements. Close the door and check for light.

Cut the new threshold to fit using a jigsaw or circular saw. On some door thresholds the screws are always visible. Adjust and perfect the cuts with a handsaw if necessary. Readjust the threshold until you ve eliminated the light.

5 replace the decorative caps over the screws. Some thresholds have height adjustment screws that allow the weatherstrip atop the threshold to be raised or lowered to meet the bottom edge of the door. Before attempting any adjustment close the door and observe the rubber sweep on the bottom of the door. Continue to adjust the screws if you see light feel resistance or you do not hear the door slide across the threshold.

37 in x 4 625 in wood door threshold install with screws item 130223 model 45837oaksl. Do this when you notice water or air coming.