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With these patio door FAQ's, we answer your questions for all things related to patio doors. Please browse the frequently asked patio door questions below.
Cemter Active 3-lite patio door with 2 sidelites
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What if the header margin is too small on strike side?
French Doors or Double (or Triple) patio Doors with the end door active
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The header margin is too large on the strike side.
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The header margin is too small on the strike side.
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The strike margin is too small such that the door panel hits the frame on the strike side.
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What if my strike margin is too large?
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What if my wall is not plumb?
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What if the header margin is too large for the strike side?
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What if the wall is not plumb?
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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.
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Shim directly under jamb and threshold in mullion area and also under threshold and end sidelite jamb to raise door panel in frame.
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To raise the strike away from the door panel, shim directly under the wood strike jamb and where threshold joins with strike jamb.
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Loosen strike side shims and pull strike jamb toward stud by tightening the screws behind the weatherstrip.
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Add to shim depth behind strike jamb and fasten securely.
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Shim behind wood brickmold to put wood frame in plumb position.
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Shim directly under hinge jamb and hinge side of threshold to raise door panel in frame.
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You should shim behind the wood brickmold to put the wood frame in plumb position.