Reasons Your Patio Doors Stick
A common problem for many homeowners is a door that will not open or close easily. Patio doors are notorious for this, especially sliding doors. It is easy for the doors to get stuck on the metal tracks. This can be a very frustrating problem for homeowners who use these doors often.
Sliding patio doors can be some of the most problem causing doors out there. Well, that is when it comes to this particular situation. Sliding patio doors are a nice addition for any back entrance to a home. The most common source of the problem is the tracks. The tracks can become very dirty causing the doors to not slide smoothly. If you have a lot of dirt down in there the door will become jammed. The dirt will not allow the rollers on the doors to move from side to side. If this is the case, remove the doors and clean out the tracks and you may want to add some lubricant. This will make them slide a little easier as well.
If you have followed the step above and the doors are still sticking your problem could be in the frame. If the frame is bent, the doors will not open and close correctly. A frame can be bent for several reasons such as during installation, foundation issues, or rotted wood around the frame. A bent frame from installation can be fixed by removing the frame and reshaping carefully. If you have wood rot around the frame, you should be able to remove the frame and doors to replace the wood. This should be fairly easy to do if you are somewhat handy. If your problem is related to foundation problems, you will need to consult a professional that specializes in foundation repair.
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