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by on January 20, 2010


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Your door repair may focus on two specific areas: the rollers or the tracks. In order to determine if the rollers are the problem, place the detached sliding door on a pair of Sawhorses. This will allow you to inspect the rollers found along the top and the bottom of the door easily. Should you find that the rollers are damaged or warped in any way, use a screwdriver to free the damaged rollers from the framing of the door.
Make sure to take the detached roller to the hardware or home store along. This will allow you to make a precise match. Taking this simple precaution will save time and allow you to pair a sliding glass door with less trouble. Upon returning home, attach the new rollers to the door framing.
Inspect the tracks before placing the door back into position. Normally, they will require nothing more than a good cleaning. Use a vacuum to remove any loose dirt or grit, then wash the rails with mild detergent and warm water to remove any remaining residue. Once the tracks are clean and clear of any dirt of debris, you can reinstall the door . Your best handyman Phoenix can replace your door rollers.
Glass repair is another common issue with sliding glass doors. If the crack is relatively small, it may be possible to use a resin based repair kit to seal the crack and prevent it from growing larger. For larger cracks, you will need to replace the glass pane in order to repair a sliding glass door.  Handyman Az is yourbesthandyman.com
Remove the door from the tracks and unscrew the side panels on the door frame. This will allow you to lift the broken glass from the body of the door. Make sure to take exact measurements, as you will want to new glass panel to fit snugly in the body. Keep in mind you may have to order the new panel in advance. However, there are some home stores that are able to cut panels to specifications with no more notice than an hour or so.
The time needed to repair a sliding glass door will vary, depending on the nature of the problem. If you are able to secure replacement parts easily, there is a good chance that the job can be completed in two to three hours at most. However, if you have to order parts, keep in mind that your handyman phoenix may need to re-hang the door until the parts arrive.

Terry www.yourbesthandyman.com

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Onlinehandyman January 23, 2010 at 5:50 am

Very good advice, very well thought out and written. I am sorry that it took me so long to visit your site – very well done, interesting and enjoyable! Scott

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