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Fixing Uneven Gaps or Clearance Between a Door and Frame

Are there uneven gaps between a commercial steel door and frame? This video shows how to fix when the door clearance is too tight at the TOP or BOTTOM lock side of the opening, and when the entire door is shifted too far toward the HINGE or LOCK side of the opening.

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  • 00:24 Preparation and inspection
  • 02:11 Issues that can be corrected with shims
  • 02:43 Fixing doors that are too tight at the TOP lock side
  • 03:55 Fixing doors that are too tight at the BOTTOM lock side
  • 04:11 Fixing doors shifted too far toward hinge side
  • 04:37 Fixing doors shifted too far toward lock side

Updated on May 3, 2023

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