[sayluv]

Hi-
I purchased a sold core door to replace the hollow core one we previously had. The new door feels 3x heavier than the old one.

Should I pull out the little screws holding the door hinges to the wall and replace with the long 2" or so that come with them? Also should I do the same with the door or will the shorty screws hold it ok?

Thx

 

[Nealtw]

You can buy security screws made for exterior doors and they better match the look you want. I think they are 3" but yes the tie into the stud behind the jam and will give you more support. I think for the door you want to find the right size drill to pre drill a hole for long screws.

 

[carpdad]

Is the door also 1 3/8" like interior doors? Angled corner like it also may not have 2x frame near the jamb. Check with a wire first to get the length screw you need. Screw should go into the solid frame at least an inch. Screw heads for the hinges are #8 or 9 screws. I use #8 screws although little smaller than the hinge screws.

 

[Old Thomas]

Usually the short screws that come with the hinges are ok if snugged up carefully. If you blast them in with a screw gun and strip the holes then you will have problems. Our FH house had that problem. That said, I usually probe the holes to see what is there and if possible I put a couple of longer screws in the top hinge. The others don’t need it.

 

[rjniles]

If your old hollow core has only 2 hinges, add the third.

 

[sayluv]

Is the door also 1 3/8" like interior doors? Angled corner like it also may not have 2x frame near the jamb. Check with a wire first to get the length screw you need. Screw should go into the solid frame at least an inch. Screw heads for the hinges are #8 or 9 screws. I use #8 screws although little smaller than the hinge screws.

Yes, I checked and it's 1 3/8" thick. I will poke around a bit and check the depth since its so close to the cabinet around the ovens. Thanks everyone.

 

[carpdad]

Forgot to add that if using long screws into the stud frame, need to check if jamb has a firm shims to the frame. Jamb will move otherwise.