Door Jamb Strike Plate Shim

Reducing door gap in a latch side.

Door jamb strike plate shim.

Tell manufacturing 1 1 4 in w x 4 7 8 in l stainless steel jamb. Insert your shim between the door and the jamb. Gatehouse steel entry door deadbolt strike plate. 1 16 of 120 results for strike plate shims prime line products mp5100 mp6672 bi fold door pivot and top guide 3 8 in.

This kit can be used to easily repair a door that fails to latch when it is closed. Repair replace door jambs part 2. This fix a latch strike plate repair kit is constructed 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. The same technic can be use.

Tighten the top hinge to make the latch hit higher on the strike plate or the bottom hinge to make it hit lower. Step 4 add cardboard shims between the hinges and the frame on either the top or the bottom depending on whether you need to raise or lower the door. Position the shim behind the strike plate on the jamb. It easily fits most applications.

After centering the jamb in the rough opening which will leave gaps of about 1 4 inch on each side level and shim the door on the hinge side only. Find strike plates at lowe s today. It is possible for the latch to bind against the strike plate. Diy reinforce your door for security and align your door knob for your strike plate cutout.

If the screws are now too short due to the added length caused by the shim install new screws of the same diameter but with a slightly additional length. Wiggling the door can take some pressure of the latch and allow the shim to slip. Install the screws through strike plate and jamb using a screwdriver. If the gap on your door exceeds this.

With shims aluminum is constructed with die cast aluminum and comes with an adjustable design. Outside diameter plastic construction white in color pack of 10 2 5 out of 5 stars 2. The prime line screen door strike plate 1 4 in. The kit includes a strike plate for use with a 1 3 8 in.

T interior door and another for a 1 3 4 in. It is suitable for use with spring loaded retractable inside latches.