Dear Wrathipedia. Re uPVC doors

The top of my back door is catching on the metal bit on the frame. Guess One: the hinge is loose, so tighten everything up - but though the bottom and middle hinges are fine I can't actually tighten the top one because the socket bit just turns round and round in the hole - it's got worn out somehow and I can't move it (yes it is the right size socket bit, and it does work on the other two hinges).

Guess Two: shave a little bit off the door, about an inch or so in length, maybe shave 1/16" or even less off just enough to get it clear of the metal bit when the door closes and opens. This won't compromise security as the locking bit would still hold. The door is made of uPVC.

Would this work and what do I need to do it (will an ordinary rasp do the trick?). If not, is there something else I could try?

Thanks a gazill...brazilli....quagriall...stall....nine, anyway

Posted By: Old Man on April 17th 2014 at 11:18:38

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Dear Wrathipedia. Re uPVC doors (General Chat) - Old Man, Apr 17, 11:18:38
- Is it in warranty? (n/m) (General Chat) - Upperjarroldmiddle, Apr 17, 13:00:48
- Dont trim it (General Chat) - dear prudence, Apr 17, 11:32:11
  - I think the hinge just needs adjusting but I can't turn the bugger round (General Chat) - Old Man, Apr 17, 12:17:11
    - *k* (n/m) (General Chat) - Old Man, Apr 17, 12:17:23
- Thoughts... (General Chat) - Larry Hagman, Apr 17, 11:29:29
  - You're probably right (General Chat) - Old Man, Apr 17, 12:17:47
    - Shouldn't cost anything for them to have a look and give you a quote (n/m) (General Chat) - Larry Hagman, Apr 17, 12:29:54

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