You then need to use your finger to tap the base of the outer door so that you can determine where the glass ends.
How to fit sliding glass door lock.
How to install a key lock on a sliding glass door.
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This will be about an inch below the upper level of the door frame base.
Use shims under screw holes to help keep your threshold in good shape.
Use your marker to mark the area.
Tilt the door into the opening with the bottom side going in first using shims as necessary to create a secure fit.
Align the lock at the bottom of the sliding glass door.
Clean the door frame with hot soapy water and allow it to dry completely.
Tap your finger on the base of the outer door and listen to find where the glass ends in the base.
We re going to show you how to adjust the lock and handle on your milgard sliding glass.
Place your head near the frame and tap it with the end of a screwdriver until you hear the sound change.
Place shims around the edges and top of.
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After you ve installed the top piece in the upper track you ll need to follow a similar process for the locking piece on the door itself.
It s an easy fix.
Usually you buy just the mortised steel lock assembly that fits within the door and reuse the old handles and actuating lever.
Take your lock and place it against the inner door to align the lock bolt with the mark that you ve made.
Begin positioning the door into the opening from your exterior area.
On some sliding glass door locks the door handles have long screws that go right through the steel mortised lock and there is usually a actuating lever that slides into a rectangular hole in the lock.
Mark that spot with the sharpie.
Close your door all the way clean out the upper track on your sliding glass door position the lock in place and mark holes drill pilot holes and then secure the lock in place.