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Patio Doors from slamming

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  • KT53KT53 Posts: 9,016
    I've used the same solution as Hostafan1.  Low tech, and works every time.  Mine are on UPVC doors and hold really well.
  • KEEPGREENKEEPGREEN Posts: 108
    Shrinking Violet said:
    Patio doors are sliding doors; hinged opening double doors are French doors, which is what I think you have.  If they are new PVCu doors, there is likely to be a mechanism at the top that holds them in place.  You have to stand on a step ladder to see it, but once found, a turn of a screwdriver will hold them in place.  Once set, you will find that the doors will be more firmly held open.  If not, contact the manufacturer for advice.
    I hope this is the case - i will be checking this shorly :-) , Thank you 
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    KT53 said:
    I've used the same solution as Hostafan1.  Low tech, and works every time.  Mine are on UPVC doors and hold really well.
    Frankly I can't really see why it's not adopted more commonly.
    Devon.
  • Dave HumbyDave Humby Posts: 1,145
    Hostafan1 said:
    KT53 said:
    I've used the same solution as Hostafan1.  Low tech, and works every time.  Mine are on UPVC doors and hold really well.
    Frankly I can't really see why it's not adopted more commonly.
    Just don't try and close them when latched as I did! Can have a rather negative effect on any one of the door / latch / wall  :#
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
     Dave Humby said:
    Hostafan1 said:
    KT53 said:
    I've used the same solution as Hostafan1.  Low tech, and works every time.  Mine are on UPVC doors and hold really well.
    Frankly I can't really see why it's not adopted more commonly.
    Just don't try and close them when latched as I did! Can have a rather negative effect on any one of the door / latch / wall  :#
    flippin' 'eck but you must be butch.
    Devon.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Hostafan1 said:
     
    flippin' 'eck but you must be butch.
     :D 

    Maybe @Dave Humby is really Popeye in disguise.....
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Dave HumbyDave Humby Posts: 1,145
    Fairygirl said:
    Hostafan1 said:
     
    flippin' 'eck but you must be butch.
     :D 

    Maybe @Dave Humby is really Popeye in disguise.....
    Was he clumsy too?!  :D
  • Dave HumbyDave Humby Posts: 1,145

    I blame a bit of ‘give’ in the fitting arrangement which meant there was a bit of inertia momentum before the latch kicked in to action. Oh and maybe a little metal fatigue. Oh, and my bull in a china shop approach! 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Dave Humby said:
    Fairygirl said:


    Maybe @Dave Humby is really Popeye in disguise.....
    Was he clumsy too?!  :D
    Aye - big clown feet an' everything @Dave Humby   :D
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • KT53KT53 Posts: 9,016
    Looking on the bright side, it was the hook which failed rather than ripping the fitting off the door.
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