Metal Door Hinge Shims

Cedar shims 12 piece per bundle model wsshw08 1 48 bundle 1 48 bundle.

Metal door hinge shims.

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. 0 25 in x 1 25 in x 11 75 in 42 pack fir wood shims. Nelson wood shims actual. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.

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. Rockwood hs44 steel hinge shim 1 7 16 width x 4 1 2 height x 0 065 thick galvanized coat finish pack of 50. Wood contractor shim 42 pack model 234500 4 98 package 4 98 package schedule delivery. 3 5 4 and 4 5.

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. Item 3982 model csh12 42 12 48b. Remove the screws from the hinge you need to shim using a screwdriver or a drill and screwdriver bit. 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. 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. Our 16 gauge stainless steel peel and stick ready shim works perfect for fire doors and satisfies nfpa 80. Starting with the top hinge remove the hinge and add a steel shim between the leaf of the hinge and the door or frame.

Rockwood hs44 steel hinge shim 1 7 16 width x 4 1 2 height x 0 065 thick galvanized coat finish pack of 50. Most commercial installers do not know of this requirement. Hinge shims are available in three sizes.