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Warpy

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8. They usually last a bit longer than 12 years if neighbors
Thu Apr 5, 2012, 03:49 PM
Apr 2012

are any indication. Some around here have held up for the 15 years I've been here. The solid glass doors are usually a little beefier than the half glass doors. Usually what wrecks the hinges is having it blow open once too often. If you keep it open, you'll want to secure it with a hook and eye to prevent this.

It's not a drastic fix although replacing it is expensive. You just unbolt the frame around the door and bolt a new frame and door into place.

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