How do I keep my door from sagging?

A highly effective way to fix a sagging door is to replace one of the top-hinge screws with a 3-inch long screw. This serves not only to pull the hinge closer to the door jamb, but also it draws the entire door frame closer to the underlying stud.

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Sagging doors are common in older houses. It's almost a rite of passage that eventually the doors, along with the foundation and other elements, will sag. Newer homes can have sagging doors, too, if the door wasn't properly installed or if too much weight was placed on the door. The good news is that fixing sagging doors is easy, fast, and inexpensive. With just a few tools, you'll have the door re-aligned and swinging freely in no time at all.

What Causes Sagging Doors?

A sagging door is usually one that tilts at an angle, from the hinge side. Looking at the door straight on, the top of the door (on the doorknob side) extends beyond the bottom of the door. Often, the sag is not visible when the door is open. But opening and closing the door causes the door to scrape the door jamb at the top. Doors with pronounced sags can stick to the point where it becomes difficult to open or close the door. The source of the problem can usually be traced to the top hinge. Screws in the top hinge loosen or begin to pull straight out in a way that isn't mirrored in the bottom hinge. Hinges are durable fixtures that can last for decades. But in some cases, the hinge leaves or the hinge pin may begin to wear out. Loose hinges may need new pins or may need to be replaced entirely. If there is paint under the door hinges, this usually throws the door out of alignment. Paint or stain may have been added to the mortise in the door or the door jamb. The door may have been removed for painting and the entire door edge or jamb was painted or stained. Extra layers of paint or stain act like spacers to push the door out of alignment.

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