How do I adjust the black holes on a Legacy and Weather Shield door?
Asked by Vilma Ojala 
6 months ago
Last Updated: June 3, 2024
Hey, can anyone help me figure out if these little black holes are what I need to adjust the door? And, if so, could you walk me through how to do it? It’s a Legacy and Weather Shield door.
One simple method is to avoid touching that section. Find an object to push the pin out. Make necessary adjustments and confirm that it is secure. Once it is properly aligned and in the desired position, gently tap the pin back in place using a hammer and a soft cloth to prevent any damage to the hinges. 😎
Tara, shared a video that explains it really well.
Rock on
I’ve never come across hinges labeled as ‘adjustable’ before, these screws are intriguing though. I’m not sure how they would actually adjust the hinge, perhaps they change the depth of the hinge within the mortise, potentially altering the gap width between the long vertical jamb and the door edge.
Al, shared a video that explains it really well.
By taking out the pin, you have the ability to bend the door side hinge inwards or outwards as required, and then simply put the pin back in place.
Gary, everything lines up perfectly in that scenario. That’s when I discovered that these French doors actually come with adjustable screws on the hinges, something I hoped for and now have confirmed. shared a video above that explains it really well.
The hinge leaf that only has 4 screws is missing one screw. The adjustment leaf with the slot is what you use to tweak the door within the frame. If the door fits well, it’s best not to tinker with it.
I’m not familiar with adjustable door hinges. What specifically is the issue with the door?
Most external doors made in the past couple of decades have an adjustment hex similar to this one.
I can confirm that the majority of doors do not have this adjustable feature. At least none of the thousands I’ve seen have had it. Maybe high-end doors do, but the standard builder grade doors on the market usually do not have this feature.
Nathan, this door is definitely top-of-the-line designer quality.
If you’re dealing with an exterior door, chances are it has adjustable hinges. You have the flexibility to move the door side to side and up and down. I’ve had a lot of experience installing and adjusting these doors throughout the years. I always end up Googling how to adjust them because I can never seem to remember. Thankfully, there are usually short videos available that explain the process. While I typically deal with Anderson doors, I’m sure Legacy will have a guide as well.
The hex head on the door side allows for vertical adjustment. If necessary, you can move the door up. Additionally, you may be able to use a longer screw in the hole of the jamb side hinge to make a slight horizontal adjustment, if it reaches the framing.
To adjust the door hinge, you’ll want to loosen all the other screws before adjusting the adjustment screw.
Take a look at this video.
https://youtu.be/8bcHqfR2Pwo?si=05WvtuFquSLzrHpP
James, you’re spot on! Thanks for pointing out the ones on the actual hinge, that’s exactly what I needed to know!
Hey James, by the way, I noticed your last name. Did you know that Mc followed by a capital letter in a last name is a Gaelic term meaning “son of”? Names like O’Sullivan with O’ mean “grandson of.” Both Mc and Mac are from Scotland and/or Ireland, while O’ is strictly from Ireland. Once the English got involved, they found it too confusing and put a stop to it…haha. So, you’re the son of Hugo. A daughter (like a sister to you or your daughter) and a son (you or your son) wouldn’t have the same last name as a daughter. They would have the prefix of “Ni,” “Nic,” or “Nighean.” So the daughter would have a last name of NiHugo. Sorry for going off on a tangent, haha.
Knows the history behind my name. All McHugos around the globe are connected in some way. I’m also aware of the clans we’re affiliated with.
This is the method we use:
https://m.youtube.com/shorts/cWTkqNibFE0
Hey Chellie, thanks for sharing that post. At first, I thought it could be the problem too, but it seems like the issue is different with the door. It’s a bit angled in, with one side higher than the other. That’s why I suspect these adjustable screws might be to blame…I just wanted to confirm if they are indeed adjustable. Everything else is perfectly level, which is why I was struggling to figure out what the issue was.