Door Alignment

Composite Door Rubs Bottom

Composite door rubbing at the bottom - usually a dropped door, sometimes a raised threshold. Here's how to tell.

Written by Cornwall Composite DoorsReviewed by Cornwall Composite Doors installersLast updated July 20262 minute read

Overview

Rubbing at the bottom is almost always a dropped door - top hinge worn or loose, latch corner sags down. Occasionally the threshold has been kicked up or a screw has worked proud.

Symptoms

  • Scrape marks on the threshold.
  • Door bottom wearing.

Common causes

  • Top hinge dropped.
  • Threshold screw proud.
  • Threshold damaged.

When to call a professional

  • Threshold needs replacing.

Prevention

  • Don't sit heavy items on the open door.

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