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upvc patio door hinges- screws sheared
doningtonphil
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hello
I have a UPVC patio door with 3 external hinges. Unfortunately all 3 of the screws that hold the hinges on to the frame have sheared right at where they enter the plastic of the frame
Is it possible to get them out?
I have a UPVC patio door with 3 external hinges. Unfortunately all 3 of the screws that hold the hinges on to the frame have sheared right at where they enter the plastic of the frame
Is it possible to get them out?
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As an engineer I'd say yes, but there are several methids depending on size of screw?, if any any of them still protrude etc.
However most likely it's going to be a case of drilling them out and replacing with either slightly larger screws or installing inserts.
If you are none too handy I'd call the local man in a van that repairs double glazing and door /window locksI like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.
Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)
Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed0 -
If you cannot get hold of a protruding end (as suggest by cyclone) there are screw extractors available assuming it is a metal screw. They are left hand thread, you drill a pilot hole in the broken screw (if you can stop the drill skittering around) and then screw the extractor in anti-clockwise. When it goes tight it will start to turn the broken screw in an anti-clockwise direction also.0
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If you cannot get hold of a protruding end (as suggest by cyclone) there are screw extractors available assuming it is a metal screw. They are left hand thread, you drill a pilot hole in the broken screw (if you can stop the drill skittering around) and then screw the extractor in anti-clockwise. When it goes tight it will start to turn the broken screw in an anti-clockwise direction also.
Agreed LK, but I didn't mention it as only an engineer would have a set of screw extractors at home or at least in their toolbox, local window repair man does seem to be the best solution, if not the cheapest;)I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.
Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)
Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed0 -
Yes, agree with that, although OP must be locked out due to broken window/door as hasn't been able to come back and answer! [Tongue in cheek smiley]cyclonebri1 wrote: »....... local window repair man does seem to be the best solution, if not the cheapest;)0 -
And don't you just love that:rotfl:I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.
Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)
Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed0
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