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Sliding glass doors are very common in U.S. households, usually as gateways to a patio, deck or patio. If you're like many homeowners who live in Older homes may find that the sliding glass door is in need of some basic repairs. In this article we will address some of the most affecting more common sliding glass doors and some simple repairs and low cost you can do yourself.

Houses often settle with age and become a bit out of place. This is a natural result of changes in the soil around the foundation of your house. However, when a home is built, sometimes gives lead to doors that do not open and close well, including sliding glass doors. If your sliding glass door and does not slide properly, you should inspect it to see if it has fallen out of square. Examine the top and bottom of the door. If you are outside the square, you may notice a slight crack in the top or bottom, especially when you are trying to slide the door back and forth.

The solution of the first and simplest one outside the gate of the square is to adjust the door of the wheels rolling. With most of the sliding doors, two sets of roller wheels at the door, allowing the door to move easily back and forth in his way. To adjust these wheels look small holes in the face of the bottom of the frame. Sometimes these holes are covered with small caps that are easily removed. You can insert a screwdriver in the holes to turn the screw, moving higher or lower the wheels as needed.

If this does not correct the problem, another option is to shim the door. This is a little more work, because it is removing the interior trim around the door. Once the frames are removed, you'll see that under the patio door was installed and fit into the opening. You may also see that it is not perfection in the square. You can carry out or loosen the screws holding the door frame in place, and then return to the street of the gate, wedge out as needed. Once the door frame is the main square, tighten the screws in place, and then be ready to replace the molding setting again. Re-balancing your door will not only operate without problems, but also make more energy efficient, as this will eliminate small cracks that let in cold or hot air outdoors.

Another common problem affects older patio doors is that the handle and lock mechanism may be used or even broken. A sliding glass door handle is easy to replace, once you find the appropriate hardware. If you can not find the right replacement drive in your local hardware store, look online or in specialty catalogs. You may have to remove the old handle door and take some critical steps to determine the correct replacement parts. The areas are important to measure the thickness of the doors, the distance between the holes drilled in the door, and style to strike the door frame. Replace your old and worn hardware could also provide an opportunity for greater security update handle and lock, if that is of importance to you and your family.

Finally, sliding glass doors older can receive a much needed face lift with easy cleaning. If the frame of your door is looking dull and worn, first remove the garden hose and wash it down. Use a soft bristle brush and warm water soapy water to remove dirt from the field. Inside, the door frame can be cleaned with a damp cloth, and the track roller can expect out and then dried out, so will also improve the operation of the roller. Finally, if you want, wax the frame with a good grade of car wax, to bring back the original luster door.

Keeping your sliding glass door in good condition is an important part of maintaining your home. And since the repair a patio door is far less expensive than buying a replacement, it only makes sense to keep your door for as long as possible. With a little maintenance basic preventive maintenance and repair from time to time, anyone can keep your sliding glass door in good condition for many years.

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PetSafe Deluxe Pet Panel Panels for Sliding Glass Doors 76-3/4 to 81 Tall, Medium, White
PetSafe Deluxe Pet Panel Panels for Sliding Glass Doors 76-3/4 to 81 Tall, Medium, White
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Unique self-adjusting design for an easy installation with no cutting required. Soft transparent all weather, energy conserving flap system reduces energy loss in winter and summer. Locking security cover may be installed on either side of the door. Adjustable height for 76 3/4 In. to 81 In. for regular patio doors and 93 In. to 96 In. for tall patio doors. Reversible lock for right or left sliding doors. Shatter resistant Tempered safety glass. Easy-to-follow installation manual

Features

  • Pet-door patio panel for medium-sized pets up to 40 pounds
  • Heavy-duty aluminum construction with corrosion-resistant powder-coat finish
  • Shatter-resistant tempered safety glass; spring-loaded self-adjusting design
  • Flexible, vinyl flap measures 8 by 11 inches; 2-inch rise; instructions included
  • Measures approximately 12-1/2 by 3/4 by 81 inches; limited lifetime warranty
Burglabar 6 Pack
Burglabar 6 Pack
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Burglabar is a unique self-locking hinge type lock designed to offer additional security protection for Sash Windows and Sliding Patio Doors.It installs in seconds and requires no tools. It is made from LEXAN which is a very strong transparent material using a special adhesive that bonds like a weld. Burglabar is the ideal affordable solution that provides you additional locking protection when you are home and for your possessions when you are away.

Features

  • Installs quickly and easily without any tools securing both sliding sections.
  • Self-Locking hinge maitains tight fit for continued reliable performance.
  • Provides additional security for you when you are.
  • Provides additional protection for your belongings when you are away.
  • Made of LEXAN and a special adhesive that bonds like a weld.
Burglabar
Burglabar
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The Burglabar is a unique self-locking hinge type lock designed to offer additional security protection for Sash Windows and Sliding Patio Doors.It installs in seconds and requires no tools. It is made from LEXAN which is a very strong transparent material using a special adhesive that bonds like a weld. Burglabar is the ideal affordable solution that provides you additional locking protection when you are home and for your possessions when you are away. The price is per piece.

Features

  • Installs quickly and easily without any tools securing both sliding sections.Ideal for Sliding Patio Doors and Sash Windows
  • Self-Locking hinge maitains tight fit for continued reliable performance.
  • Provides additional security for you when you are.
  • Provides additional protection for your belongings when you are away.
  • Made of LEXAN and a special adhesive that bonds like a weld.
Cardinal Gates Lock-N-Block Sliding Door Gate, White
Cardinal Gates Lock-N-Block Sliding Door Gate, White
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LNB The Cardinal Gates award-winning Lock-n-Block Sliding Door gate is the only sliding glass door gate available on the market today patent pending! This gate won the 'Most Innovative Product' award from the Juvenile Product Manufacturers Association (JPMA). The Lock-n-Block was also chosen as 'Best Product of the Year' by FitPregnancy magazine. Finally, a gate which allows moms to feel comfortable opening the sliding door when an infant is around (never leave infants unattended). The Screen Manufacturers Association (SMA) states screens are not designed to keep children from falling out. The Lock-N-Block sliding door gate adds the extra layer of protection recommended by the Consumer Products Safety Council (CPSC). It securely clamps onto the functional panel of a sliding panel door and fits most standard tracking doors 1 to 1.5'' wide. Also ideal for pets, the Lock-n-Block Sliding Door Gate also provides a much-needed visual to help prevent dogs from running into the glass or screen door. No more worries about the dog bolting through the screen door! Enjoy use of the screen door, open or closed, simultaneously with the Lock-n-Block Sliding Door Gate. Features: -Sliding Door Gate. -Color: White. -Constructed of steel. -Great for kids and pets. -Sleek rugged steel construction. -Award-winning gate. -Only gate on market for sliding glass doors. -Can close screen door while installed. -Gate swings open in both directions. -No tools required to install. -1 Year manufacturer's warranty against defects.

Features

  • Only available child safety gate for sliding doors; patent pending
  • Use gate and screen door simultaneously
  • Fits all standard 1" and 1.5" sliding glass doors; Steel construction
  • Gate swings open in both directions
  • 24 inches long by 30.5" high by 1" wide; 1 year manufacturer warranty defect
Cardinal Gates Lock-n-Block Sliding Door Gate, 30.5 x 24-Inches, White
Cardinal Gates Lock-n-Block Sliding Door Gate, 30.5 x 24-Inches, White
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Finally, a pet safety gate for sliding glass doors! Cardinal Gates is pleased to offer the new Lock-n-Block Sliding Door Gate. The Lock-n-Block is the only sliding glass door gate available on the market today! No more worries about the dog bolting through the screen door. This gate adds a layer of protection even while using the screen door. Simply ideal for pets, the Lock-n-Block Sliding Door Gate also provides a much-needed visual to help prevent dogs from running into the glass or screen door. Enjoy fresh air completely bug-free! Your screen door can be closed even while the Lock-n-Block Sliding Door Gate is in place. The easy-to-install (no tools needed) gate securely clamps onto the functional panel of a sliding panel door. Unlike traditional safety gates, the new Lock-n-Block Sliding Door Gate is not pressure mounted nor does it require wall-mounted hardware. Simply align the clamps of the gate with the functional panel of the sliding door and snap in place. Once in place, just close your sliding door. Door stops (included) help keep the sliding door stationary. The gate conveniently swings open in both directions, for your pet’s ease in entering/exiting. The Lock-n-Block Sliding Door Gate fits all standard (1-inch or 1.5-inches) sliding glass doors and includes a 1-year manufacturer's warranty.

Features

  • Only available pet safety gate for sliding doors
  • Use gate and screen door simultaneously
  • Fits all standard 1-inch and 1.5-inch sliding glass doors; Steel construction
  • Gate swings open in both directions
  • 24 inches long, 30-1/2 inches high, 1 inch wide; 1 year mfg warranty defect
PetSafe Cat Flap
PetSafe Cat Flap
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Let your pet let themselves out with this interior Cat Flap. Easy-to-install design features a slide lock and can accommodate cats up to 12lbs. Great for those owners who keep their cat's litter in the basement, but don't want to leave the door open.

Features

  • Let your cat pass through any interior door
  • High-impact plastic with transparent flap
  • For cats up to 15 pounds
  • Assembly required
  • Includes easy-to-use sliding lock
Pet Door Screen Large (Black) (16
Pet Door Screen Large (Black) (16"H x 12"W opening)
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Lockable screen doors for dogs and cats! Why be at Fido's or Fluffy's mercy whenever they want to go outside or come back in? Simply snap the plastic frames of this easy-to-install flap door together through the existing screen of your patio door, cut out the screen door, and your dog or cat can easily enter or exit anytime...unless you choose to lock the pet door. This convenient "cat flap" or "doggie door" works with all types of screens, and also can be installed in screened windows between the kitchen and patio as a food and drink pass-through. Make your dog or cat happy with this pet screen door. .

Features

  • Color: Black
  • Size: 16"H x 12"W opening
  • Installs easily
  • For screen doors and windows
  • Locks
Sliding Door Patio Lock K40-PATIO
Sliding Door Patio Lock K40-PATIO
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Patio door lock - Aluminum and steel construction - simple safe. Thumbscrew secures to door track. Fits tracks up to 1/4" thick. Sliding doors are a secuity risk, If you have them you need this simple fix. So if you have read this far, we will give you one with any order. Ask for it in the comments section on the order page.

Protection Plus- Sliding Glass Door and Window Accessory (2 Pack)
Protection Plus- Sliding Glass Door and Window Accessory (2 Pack)
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Protection Plus- Sliding Glass Door and Window Accessory (2 Pack)Sliding glass door accessory that helps prevent glass door mishaps. It is a visual marker and a lock that is effective for locking windows too. No installation required, applies with a suction cup.For anyone that has ever owned a home or visited a home with a sliding glass door, walking into one of those doors can cause embarrassment, not to mention an injury. The Protection Plus helps to eliminate these mishaps, and also functions as a door-locking mechanism that prevents someone from being able to break-in through a sliding door.Once suctioned to the glass, the Protection Plus serves as security for a partially-open door, since it "locks" the door in place to prevent it from opening any further. Parents can also use the product to prevent their children from opening the door and wandering out, or it can be used as a third handle on the door to help children go in and out freely.***Please note that the Protection Plus Stars are a clear color and not greenish as they appear in the picture***Features:Made of heavy-duty PVC materials, with a suction cup backing Can be used inside or outside Holds a weight of up to 50 pounds Serves as a decorative hook for towels, wash cloths, etc. Resistant to temperature changes and inclement weather Doubles as a door locking mechanism Prevents someone from walking into the door Helps prevent theft from break-ins through sliding door Can be used as a lock for a partially open door Allows parents to keep children from wandering in and out: can also be moved down lower to allow children to use as a door handle Includes:2 x Protection Plus Stars- Clear color

Features

  • Sliding glass door accessory that helps prevent glass door mishaps
  • It is a visual marker and a lock that is effective for locking windows too
  • Made of heavy-duty PVC materials, with a suction cup backing
  • Doubles as a door locking mechanism
  • Helps prevent theft from break-ins through sliding door
Interchangeable core sliding cabinet door lock
Interchangeable core sliding cabinet door lock
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Olympus SFIC, Best, Falcon, Arrow type core sliding door lock

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