In this first article we will discuss the supplies and materials needed along with where to position the hinge bolts and drill holes in the edge of the door.
Hinge bolts for upvc doors.
Compression adjustments move the door closer to or away from the door jamb.
Usually a feature of older upvc doors these offer either lateral adjustment only or no adjustments at all.
Hinge bolts are placed in a position above and below your door s hinge.
Hinges bolts also known as dog bolts are used to improve the security of upvc doors and can be fitted to any outward opening door.
Fitting hinge bolts to your doors can be a.
This makes them an easy target for.
When closing the door they ll close into a keep on the door frame.
The most common type of hinge that is used in the home is a butt hinge.
When the door is closed hinge bolts will prevent the door from being forced open off the hinges.
They come in many finishes to suit whatever decor you have in your home.
Hinge bolts are metal pins that are fitted a few inches below and above the hinges.
How to install hinge bolts.
Hinge bolts are bolts which sit on the hinge side of a door and are engaged when the door is in a closed position.
This means that the door can only swing open closed and therefore makes it harder to force entry on the hinge side of the door or by removal of the hinges.
If you have a butt hinge and need to adjust the height you may need to.
Hinge bolts are especially useful when you have a upvc door that opens outwards because in that case the hinges are situated on the outside of the door.