Longer Screws In Door Plate

This kit can be used to easily repair a door that fails to latch when it is closed.

Longer screws in door plate. From the doorjamb these longer screws will reinforce the doorjamb which is a vulnerable spot. The door binds against other parts of the. In addition they are designed to take the wear and tear of the constant opening and closing of your doors. Use shorter screws if sidelight windows are less than 3 in.

So as part of your basic home defense work remove those 1 inch screws drill pilot holes using a 1 16 drill bit and put in 3 inch screws either 8 or 9 size as large as will fit in the holes in your hinges and strike plates. Next check the doorjamb and both strike plates. Out of stock online. For hinges remove and replace only two screws at a time so your door remains stable during the procedure.

Note that it s easier to replace one screw at a time. And 1 3 4 in fix a latch strike plate repair kit stamped steel brass plated finish white plastic base this fix a latch strike plate repair kit this fix a latch strike plate repair kit is constructed of stamped steel and white plastic components and it comes in a brass plated finish. Remove the screws from the deadbolt and lockset strike plates on the door frame. These new longer screws will pull the jamb back up against the stud and take the angle out of the door frame relieving that pinch point in the corner.

Another thing you should do is to replace all the original screws that are often shorter than 1 inch of the strike plate and hinges to new ones that are at least 2 1 2 inches long. If the screws aren t 3 in. Long 6 32 thread replacement wallplate screws stainless steel model 84000 prt 32 01 32 01. Short screws are unable to anchor the strike plate and the hinges to the door frame properly and highly increase the chance of a successful break in.

Here are the hinge screws we are referring to shown in satin nickel and oil rubbed bronze. Free delivery with 45 order. Wall plate screws antique brass 10 pack model psab 3 15 3 15. These exclusive screws are long enough to go all the way into the door jam to insure that the door is held in place.