Door Threshold Adjustment Screws

5 replace the decorative caps over the screws.

Door threshold adjustment screws.

Steps for proper door threshold adjustment. Additional screws expansion anchors and fasteners are available to apply your doorway threshold. Do this when you notice water or air coming. Mark the new threshold based on your measurements.

Sleeve and 1 4 in. The threshold will have to have notches on each side to fit around the door jambs. Cut the new threshold to fit using a jigsaw or circular saw. 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.

Turning the screws in an adjustable threshold counterclockwise will raise part of the threshold creating less space between the door and the doorstep. Pro tect cap bronze for 1 4 in. Hex head blue tap concrete screw 100 per pack. Close the door and check for light.

Readjust the threshold until you ve eliminated the light. Use a carpenter s square to mark perfect right angles for these notches. Tuning them in one direction will raise the threshold the other direction will lower it. Available at great prices from manufactureres zero international and pemko.

Before attempting any adjustment close the door and observe the rubber sweep on the bottom of the door. A threshold is the sill plate located under most exterior entrance doors between the jambs. Adjust and perfect the cuts with a handsaw if necessary. Set a straightedge such as a framing square on the threshold and adjust the other screws to make sure the adjustable strip is straight.

37 in x 4 625 in wood door threshold install with screws item 130223 model 45837oaksl. Continue to adjust the screws if you see light feel resistance or you do not hear the door slide across the threshold.