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MADem

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1. Did the hinges give way or did the screws just fail?

Reply to japple (Original post)

Thu Apr 5, 2012, 10:41 AM

Apr 2012

Are you sure the problem wasn't with the way the door was attached to the house?

A heavy door can put a strain on the screws and hinges over time, and will sag. Sometimes if you just tighten up the screws that attach the door to the house, you'll be ok.

You can buy replacement hinges at the hardware store if those are what failed--I had to do that with a door where the hinge got warped and ruined because the door got caught in a BAAAAAAD windstorm of hurricane proportions....the door is still hanging in there, though.

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Problem with storm door. [View all] japple Apr 2012 OP

Did the hinges give way or did the screws just fail? MADem Apr 2012 #1

It was the hinges first, then the screws. The screws were replaced at lease twice. japple Apr 2012 #3

You'll just have to upgrade, then, if you can't find a hinge that will work. MADem Apr 2012 #5

I will probably upgrade to one with a pet door and hope the cats and dog will actually use it. japple Apr 2012 #6

If the animals like treats, you can train them to use the door fairly fast. MADem Apr 2012 #7

For the hinges to last 12+ years is pretty good. edgineered Apr 2012 #2

The door had a closer on it. I guess its useful life was at an end. japple Apr 2012 #4

They usually last a bit longer than 12 years if neighbors Warpy Apr 2012 #8