doors that don't close

[anacuesta]

I have been living in a property for six months. Recently I have experienced problems with the door that leads to the balcony, in two occasions. It was impossible to close the door. It happens when it's hot and sunny (the balcony is east orientated) and can close it in the evening. I am very worried about it for security reasons and I wonder whether somebody could advise what to do. I think the material of the frame is pvc. If I decided to get external help, which proffessional could help? a handyman? a carpenter? a builder?

Thanks.

 

[masona]

It was impossible to close the door. It happens when it's hot and sunny (the balcony is east orientated) and can close it in the evening.

If you need to shut it on the quick, hose it down with cold water to cool it down. It may just need Toe & Heeling method to correct the doors adjustment which you need to know how.

I am very worried about it for security reasons and I wonder whether somebody could advise what to do.

If you're worried because you can't shut it fair enough, the best way is hardwood doors with toughen glass plus a good quality BS1362 locks but more money.

I think the material of the frame is pvc. If I decided to get external help, which proffessional could help?

Your best bet is a window fitters who do this all the time, yellow pages should help you or here to start you off. Do you have a local double glazing shop which should be able to advise you.

Glassman on here is a window fitter from Staffordshire if you're near the area may help.

 

[kbh4031]

You would need a UPVC sevice engineer, if you cant do it yourself. Try emailing [email protected], they do west midlands area. Have used them myself

 

[Tozzy]

I am very worried about it for security reasons

Why? How high up is your balcony?