Ask a tradesman
Windows
How to align a composite door
Hi, I need to adjust the hinges on my composite door as the alignment is out. The lock is working fine but won’t engage when the door is in the frame. There’s also a small gap at the bottom of the door where draughts are coming in. It opens outwards and has but hinges installed. I believe all the hardware used was by Avocet. Thank you for any advice you can offer.
4 Answers from MyBuilder Window & Door Fitters
Best Answer
Southampton • Member since 5 Sep 2017 • 46 jobs, 100% positive feedback
Unfortunately butt hinges have no adjustment and the door should of been put in level.
Saying that new doors do sometimes settle/drop within the first year from use.
I would never install/supply a composite door without any adjustable hinges because of this.
Answered 13th Oct 2019
Southwick • Member since 17 Oct 2019 • 28 jobs, 100% positive feedback
When butt hinges are on a composite door, the best way to fit them is by fixing off hinge side first, then fix rest of door accordingly to how the sash hangs. As all suppliers have manufacturing tollerences, so sometimes they can't be fitted "plumb".
Answered 18th Oct 2019
A S UPVC Replacements and Repairs
Wigan • Member since 25 Jul 2019 • 157 jobs, 100% positive feedback
Composite doors do have an adjustment the alan key hole in the middle of the hinge atached to the door if you turn it clockwise the door drops if you turn it anti clockwise it goes up hope this helps
Answered 25th Oct 2019
Milton Keynes • Member since 25 Oct 2019 • 18 jobs, 100% positive feedback
There is usually adjustment on most new composite door hinges.
With some tweaking, you should be able to realign the door.
Answered 25th Oct 2019
Related Questions
- Whats the most economic way to replace a 'spring' in a door handle. I have managed to extract it, but am now stuck as to where to buy a replacement spring.
- Is it possible to change a door handle with a backplate to a door knob without a backplate and not ruin or get a new interior door?
-
How to install a UPVC french door frame (of a storm porch) to a bay window
Dear All, We would like to install a storm porch (french door and 2 glass panels at top) attaching to the front of the house,...
-
How to attach end of timber frame to a brick wall for building a deck ramp
What the best way to attach timber ends to a solid wall (brick shed) to create a timber frame for a composite deck ramp? Not sure...

Post your job to find high quality tradesmen and get free quotes
Question Categories
- All Questions
- Architectural Services
- Bathroom Fitting
- Bricklaying
- Carpentry & Joinery
- Carpet & Lino
- Central Heating
- Chimneys & Fireplaces
- Conservatories
- Conversions - General
- Damp Proofing
- Demolition & Waste Clearance
- Driveways
- Electrical
- Extensions
- Fascias, Soffits & Guttering
- Fencing
- Gas Work
- Groundwork & Foundations
- Handyman
- Hard Flooring
- Insulation
- Kitchen Fitting
- Landscape Gardening
- Locksmiths
- Loft Conversions
- New Builds
- Painting & Decorating
- Plastering
- Plumbing
- Restoration & Refurbishment
- Roofing
- Security Systems
- Stonemasonry
- Tiling
- Tree Surgery
- Windows