Metal Door Hinge Shims

Hinge shims are available in three sizes.

Metal door hinge shims.

Starting with the top hinge remove the hinge and add a steel shim between the leaf of the hinge and the door or frame. In the past if a steel door needed a minor adjustment a specialized tool was used to bend the hinge. Our 16 gauge stainless steel peel and stick ready shim works perfect for fire doors and satisfies nfpa 80. Item 3982 model csh12 42 12 48b.

Wood contractor shim 42 pack model 234500 4 98 package 4 98 package schedule delivery. 0 25 in x 1 25 in x 11 75 in 42 pack fir wood shims. Rockwood hs44 steel hinge shim 1 7 16 width x 4 1 2 height x 0 065 thick galvanized coat finish pack of 50. Cedar shims 12 piece per bundle model wsshw08 1 48 bundle 1 48 bundle.

Rockwood hs44 steel hinge shim 1 7 16 width x 4 1 2 height x 0 065 thick galvanized coat finish pack of 50. Remove the screws from the hinge you need to shim using a screwdriver or a drill and screwdriver bit. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Most commercial installers do not know of this requirement.

Use two shims that are each half the thickness of those just used to minimize the gaps and allow the hinge leaf surfaces to remain flush with the rabbet and backset surfaces. Most residential interior door applications call for 3 5 hinge shims while the larger hinge shims are designed for larger interior exterior steel doors and frames. Nelson wood shims actual. Rockwood hs44 steel hinge shim 1 7 16 width x 4 1 2 height x 0 065 thick galvanized coat finish pack of 50.

Repeat this process for each hinge on the unit. Rockwood hs42 steel hinge shim 1 7 16 width x 4 1 2 height x 0 028 thick galvanized coat finish pack of 50. If the door has three hinges remove the screws from the middle hinge as well.