Metal Door Hinge Shims

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.

Metal door hinge shims.

3 5 4 and 4 5. 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. Our 16 gauge stainless steel peel and stick ready shim works perfect for fire doors and satisfies nfpa 80.

Repeat this process for each hinge on the unit. 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. Starting with the top hinge remove the hinge and add a steel shim between the leaf of the hinge and the door or frame.

Cedar shims 12 piece per bundle model wsshw08 1 48 bundle 1 48 bundle. Slide the shim behind the hinge that needs the extra spacing then drive the screws back in tightly and check the operation of the door. Item 3982 model csh12 42 12 48b. 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. If the door has three hinges remove the screws from the middle hinge as well. 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 commercial installers do not know of this requirement.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Rockwood hs42 steel hinge shim 1 7 16 width x 4 1 2 height x 0 028 thick galvanized coat finish pack of 50. According to nfpa 80 section 6 4 3 4 steel shims are the only acceptable shim to be used when shimming fire rated door assemblies.