How To Stop A Sliding Door Rattling In The Wind

Tighten one adjustable wrench onto the curved latch side of the plate to hold it while you bend the tang.

How to stop a sliding door rattling in the wind.

Slide 6 inches of a linoleum strip on the right side of the frame pushing it between the window frame and the sash. Apply the caulk in the space between the frame of the window and the glass pane. To stop a door from rattling when it s closed remove the strike plate and bend the metal tab forward slightly using pliers so the latch fits securely in the strike plate. Or bend the tang gently.

Using the putty knife completely fill the crack by maneuvering the caulk into any empty spaces. Screw the strike plate back in place check the door and adjust if needed. The type of screwdriver you need depends on the type of screws that hold your strike plate in your door. Then secure the door stop with 1 1 4 in.

Step 1 how to fix a rattling door. Close the door and hold a block of wood against the doorstop. Smack the wood until the door stop moves enough to touch the door.