Hi all,
I have a problem in my apartment where my bedroom door will not stay open. When I first moved into this building some 30 years ago the door was fine, it stayed put no matter how far it was opened. Then, maybe 10 years after moving in, the hinges developed a squeak so a friend tried to help by lubricating them. I don't recall what they used, most likely 3 in 1 oil or WD-40. Anyway, after the hinges were lubricated the door would never stay open. Even when the door was only opened halfway it would slowly close. It doesn't close all the way, it stops approximately 2 inches away from hitting the latch. I tried installing an under door draft stop, the temporary kind that one slides under the door hoping it would help keep the door open but had no luck. I tried shoving a small piece of foam rubber between the draft guard and bottom of the door, this worked but the foam rubber would eventually fall out. My building maintenance man was of no help, he had no idea how to fix the problem. He did say the problem was probably caused by the building "settling". It's a very old building, originally built as an elementary school then renovated to apartments in 1990. I suppose I could try a different type of draft guard, one of the rubber type that attach directly to the door but I'd much rather have the problem fixed. I'm disabled with use of only my left arm and use a motorized wheelchair for mobility so this problem with the door can be a major PITA. Thanks in advance for any help you all can provide!
Dan
I have a problem in my apartment where my bedroom door will not stay open. When I first moved into this building some 30 years ago the door was fine, it stayed put no matter how far it was opened. Then, maybe 10 years after moving in, the hinges developed a squeak so a friend tried to help by lubricating them. I don't recall what they used, most likely 3 in 1 oil or WD-40. Anyway, after the hinges were lubricated the door would never stay open. Even when the door was only opened halfway it would slowly close. It doesn't close all the way, it stops approximately 2 inches away from hitting the latch. I tried installing an under door draft stop, the temporary kind that one slides under the door hoping it would help keep the door open but had no luck. I tried shoving a small piece of foam rubber between the draft guard and bottom of the door, this worked but the foam rubber would eventually fall out. My building maintenance man was of no help, he had no idea how to fix the problem. He did say the problem was probably caused by the building "settling". It's a very old building, originally built as an elementary school then renovated to apartments in 1990. I suppose I could try a different type of draft guard, one of the rubber type that attach directly to the door but I'd much rather have the problem fixed. I'm disabled with use of only my left arm and use a motorized wheelchair for mobility so this problem with the door can be a major PITA. Thanks in advance for any help you all can provide!
Dan