My sliding patio doors won’t open. I took off the door handle and locking lever is bent so took that out as well, the picture is what I can see now.
Doors – I’ve had sliding patio doors in which won’t open
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- Double-glazed (toughened safety glass) without question.
- Possibly tented glass (would help a little on those intense summer days).
- uPVC frame (and uPVC trim pieces). uPVC doesn't seem that popular here in the USA (at least here in the St Louis area), but in the UK it is extremely popular (mainly due to its almost zero maintenance requirements).
- Built in anti-lift device/mechanism.
- Good quality hardware & locks.
There is a wide range of standard mounting kits for sliding doors, many of which can be purchased in home centers such as one of these:
The sets come with a track, trolleys for the doors and attaching hardware. Some come with trim strips that may or not work in your configuration. Stock trim cam be used instead.
These systems are designed to be attached to standard doors. There is no reason you could not use the existing doors unless they are way beyond standard weight (unlikely). You will likely need to cut 3/4 to 1+ inch from the doors, preferably from the bottom. You also will need to remove the handle and hinge hardware and fill the gaps left behind.
You can choose from a variety of options, depending on how heavy duty a setup you want (pick commercial grade if you want stronger), and how you want to place and face the track. It can easily be hidden behind your own trim work once the track is hung and the doors are in place.
It isn't hard to do, but requires some care in leveling, and an extra pair of hands helps in mounting the doors.
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Best Answer
There is really not enough info , you have the handle apart ok is this a problem or have the wheels worn and need to be adjusted. Sliders usually have 2 wheels that are adjusted with a screwdriver or Allen wrench. The problem I normally see is the wear on the wheel and track causes the latch to be below the catch point. On some doors I have had to replace the assembly not hard but the door has to be removed then take it to the store to match it up with a replacement. I know the big box stores used to carry several models if yours is worn out, but adjustment will probably do the trick.