There are three types of hinges used on upvc doors.
How to replace a upvc door hinge.
Tweak the hinges until you get a smooth open and close.
Most modern upvc doors are equipped with flag hinges that allow you to make height lateral and compression adjustments.
The most common type of hinge that is used in the home is a butt hinge.
Turn 1 2 rotations clockwise and then test to see if it still drags.
As general rule there are 3 types of door hinges available for most upvc double glazed doors butt hinges flag hinges and rebated hinges butt hinges tend to be found on older doors and the most common types when repairing tend to be wms avocet paddock and laird challenger but we do have other ranges availableflag hinges are more popular on newer doors so there are more choices available.
Force the pin up from the door hinge.
Allow the putty time to dry and sand it smooth and flush with the surface.
They come in many finishes to suit whatever decor you have in your home.
Use a metal scraper to fill in the screw holes or plug them with a small wood wedge.
Taking a hammer and your nail punch gently ram the pin upwards.
Put the flat end of the nail against the pin and tap it up with the hammer.
Test and fine tune to get a perfect fit by tweaking the screws and shutting the door to try the fit.
Compression adjustments move the door closer to or away from the door jamb.
Continue to tap it up gradually increasing the force until the pin is finally lodged upwards.
How to replace upvc window hinges.
Most double glazed windows have what we call friction stays or window hinges and these are very popular amongst the majority of upvc windows you will find these days and historically too.
Upvc door hinges flag type butt type rebate composite type upvc door hinges you will find an extensive range of upvc door hinges to repair replace upvc doors.
These hinges only allow you to make height and lateral adjustments.