Make a second mark on the under side of the door jamb that marks the center of the door jamb as measured from the front face of the door jamb to the door stop.
Door latch on top of door.
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It has a straight cam for side latching.
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If a door binds on the latch side at the top the upper hinge may be loose.
This will center the catch plate over the ball catch.
If the gap on your door exceeds this.
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The ball is held in place by a mounting plate and has tension applied by a spring mounted behind the ball.
Reducing door gap in a latch side.
A strike plate is attached to the door frame into which the ball sits when the door is closed.
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A binding door may need to be planed but often simpler repairs will solve the problem.
Shut the door and make a mark on the upper door jamb directly over the center of the ball catch.
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A properly installed door features a 1 8 inch gap along the latch side to allow the door to swing and function correctly.
Interior closet doors often feature a ball and spring latching mechanism installed on the top.
The door with the barrel bolt typically stays put while the other doors is used for traffic.
If it binds on the latch side at the bottom you may need to fix the bottom hinge screws.
French doors use a barrel bolt as a top latch to secure one of the doors.
Side top and bottom latching points secure large heavy doors that are subject to strenuous use such as those on trucks and large access doors.
An outside handle with a spindle that mounts through the door and an inside safety release handle that opens the latch even if the outside handle is locked.