UPVC FRENCH DOORS WONT LOCK

[JELLYDANCER]

Is there anyone who can give me some simple advice on this as Im not really that good at DIY!!
One door will close and lock and when I close the other one there is a gap at the bottom as if the door has maybe moved and I cant lock it.
The lock works if the door is open so its not the lock mechanism. I think I will need to adjust the door to make it move in at the bottom but have no idea how.
Help me!!!!!!
thanks xx

 

[crank39]

If you have hinges like these then its quite easy........

http://www.dgsupplyline.co.uk/results.php?category_id=11&sub_category_id=80&range_id=229#

Note the allen key adjustment that says 5mm, use an appropriate size allen key and turn the nut through the hole, take note of which way the door is moving so turn it the way it needs to to bring the doors closer together, its not uncommon for the pvc doors to shrink a bit in this cold weather nor is it for them to expand in hot weather and then foul each other, make sure you dont bring them too close as they will touch, if they do just back off a bit on the adjustment

 

[JELLYDANCER]

how very kind of you to go into so much detail! eternally grateful and if you ever in the area I will buy you a drink xx

 

[crank39]

how very kind of you to go into so much detail! eternally grateful and if you ever in the area I will buy you a drink xx

Ah yes but does the door work now

I have been known to venture that far north, in fact i was in warrington only yesterday so maybe i will take you up on your offer sometime

 

[joinerjohn]

Make sure you have locking wheel nuts on yer van Crank, Insurance up to date and a tracker fitted

 

[crank39]

I know john, just didn't want to sound rude

 

[JELLYDANCER]

oi ya cheeky munkey!! lol lol
and yes the door is just fine thanks xxx

 

[crank39]

Glad your doors sorted now, thats my good deed done for december

 

[joinerjohn]

Glad your doors sorted now, thats my good deed done for december

Wow Santa lives in Derby.

 

[JELLYDANCER]

making me laff now but think this is the wrong kinda forum lol xxxx

 

[joinerjohn]

All good fun JellyDancer. Great forum to be on. Any DIY questions , problems, there's loads on here willing to help. Probably the best forum for good knowledgeable people.

 

[JELLYDANCER]

realise that Joinerjohn...if any of you need any sewing advice please feel free to ask lol lol xx