Frequently Asked Questions

What if the header margin is too small on strike side?

Shim directly under the threshold in the strike mullion area and also under the threshold and strike end sidelite jamb to raise sidelite and door header away from door panel.

The header margin is too large on the strike side.

Shim directly under jamb and threshold in mullion area and also under threshold and end sidelite jamb to raise door panel in frame.

The header margin is too small on the strike side.

To raise the strike away from the door panel, shim directly under the wood strike jamb and where threshold joins with strike jamb.

The strike margin is too small such that the door panel hits the frame on the strike side.

Loosen strike side shims and pull strike jamb toward stud by tightening the screws behind the weatherstrip.

What if my strike margin is too large?

Add to shim depth behind strike jamb and fasten securely.

What if my wall is not plumb?

Shim behind wood brickmold to put wood frame in plumb position.

What if the header margin is too large for the strike side?

Shim directly under hinge jamb and hinge side of threshold to raise door panel in frame.

What if the wall is not plumb?

You should shim behind the wood brickmold to put the wood frame in plumb position.