Catch on front door doesn't hold

[lilystyle]

Got it -apologies for not spotting this after your first suggestion of it Foxhole (hard to concentrate with the baby in arms!) - the door keep is misaligned - guess we need to unscrew it and chisel the hole for it so the keep can be reattached in the right place?

Seems so obvious now (the previous tenants apparently put up with the door blowing open on them all the time for 2 years!)

Many thanks

Lily

 

[Alirosier123]

Yep undo the four screws and move the keep slightly. don't move it too far too soon or you'll end up with a howling wind blowing up the side of the door, or a door rattle in the wind.

You may need to cut out some move wood depending on the movement needed but don't get to carried away or you can split the frame edge.

Good luck.

 

[Alarm]

Lets NOT FORGET SOMETHING HERE.

THE OP SEEMS TO THINK, IF THE LATCH HOLDS THE DOOR IS SECURE.


No, it will be closed, but will be opened if someone uses the handle from the outside or inside.
When the child can reach it will be able to open the door and walk into the street.

How about another angle on this? Are there door/cabinet catches to stop the "rug rat" drinking bleach?

I think the OP needs to have a serious think about his/her situation.

As " the doors hard to use with a child" is a serious cause for concern.

 

[lilystyle]

There will be cupboard locks, etc once our baby's crawling. Good point re the door handle, will be a bit high for her for some time. Good point re door security with strangers. Other parents consider this a very safe village, but is good to be reminded about this security issue. Thanks