Location & Door Type
Fort Lauderdale, FL · Rio Vista, riverfront home
Vinyl-frame patio slider with mortise lock
The Problem
Lock had to be jiggled and lifted several times before it would catch, a security concern for the homeowner.
Diagnosis
The mortise lock's internal latch mechanism had worn down and the strike plate had drifted out of alignment.
Repair Performed
Replaced the mortise lock with a hardened unit and re-positioned the strike plate for a clean, single-motion catch.
Parts used: Hardened mortise lock assembly
Outcome
Door now locks smoothly on the first try every time.
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