Concealed Door Security Bolt Stuck

The solutions and severity of this issue will differ depending on what type of lock it is.

Concealed door security bolt stuck.

The most pressing will be when your deadbolt door lock is stuck in the open position because your deadbolt provides the real security. Sometimes a stuck bolt needs pressure applied in a different direction pushing lifting or pulling to free it. Our diy expert mickey puckey will lead you through step by step the process of fitting a rack bolt. Turn the lock knob to see if pressure will free the bolt.

It can be repaired restored easily with wood stabiliser and repair compound. The door hasn t been opened for years. Door lock stuck in open position. Insert the nozzle of a household lubricant between the door and the latch plate.

Once you have got the door open wind or pull the bolt out undo the screws and pull on the bolt end to pull the whole mechanism out if you try to do it by levering on the square plate the square plate will come off leaving the bolt in place if that doesn t work you can cut through the bolt from the inside with a padsaw or angle grinder. A customer has a french glazed exterior kitchen door with a little wet rot to the bottom of the stiles bottom rail and door jamb. The problem is of the 2 rack bolts on the door the bottom one is stuck solid. Beef up the security on your door with a rack bolt and sleep easy at night with videojug s film.

Zinc plated heavy duty barrel surface bolt is the perfect addition to your home security. Each bolt is designed to be used for both right and left handed applications. Attempt to lift or pull the door while turning the lock s knob. With your door lock stuck in unlocked the position your home can be made vulnerable.

All mounting hardware is included.