How to fix front door misalignment at top?

[Maxi]

Hi all, how would I fix the top of the door sticking out not sitting flush with the aluminium frame?

Photo is of when door is fully closed.

Any ideas please

 

[EricL]

Hi @Maxi 

If you decide to get a new door, please triple check the size of your door before going to the store. I suggest speaking to the special orders team and showing them its size and a picture of your preferred door style. Once they see it, they should be able to find a similar looking door in the Hume catalogue. They will then quote you a price for the new door. 

If you need further assistance, please let me know.

Eric

[Maxi]

Thanks Eric, will do.

[Maxi]

Hi Dave, it's an aluminium jamb no trims would of been a good idea if only it was timber. Good idea though.

[Ready2go]

looks like you had the same builders that did a block of units I look after. I've got the same issue with a couple of the front doors making it hard to lock them.

I found that the top of the door frames were loose, you can push and pull them 20-30mm and I can't find anything above the frames to fix to. Hoping this is not your issue @Maxi 

if anyone knows another trick, I would love to hear. Our builders are difficult to get back to fix it

[MitchellMc]

Hi @Ready2go,

There are numerous reasons why this issue could occur, including the door and or jamb could be warped or out of the square. If you can show us some images of your issue I trust our helpful members would be more than happy to share their thoughts.

If it's just the top of the jamb not being fixed securely, you could consider gluing it into position or try nailing off at an angle from the corner to capture the timber joists.

Mitchell

[Ready2go]

the frame is aluminum and it looks like it was siliconed in place. I've tried drilling up in one of the frames but cannot find anything solid to secure to. the warp messes with the lock system so if anyone else has a good idea how to fix this, I would love the help.  

[Maxi]

Hi @Ready2go, was the actual door that was bowed, from top of door down to handle so new door was needed.

[MitchellMc]

Hi @Ready2go,

It's important to determine whether the door is warped or if the frame is not secured correctly. It sounds like you're saying that the top of the frame moves around. Can you push it back into the correct position so it aligns with the door and closes that gap? If so, the frame is causing the issue, and it needs to be fixed back into position. However, the frame seems to be aligned with the window section, which makes me think it might be the door that is out.

Do you have a long straight piece of timber you could place against the door to determine if there is a warp in it?

Mitchell