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My wood door is hard to lock, I have to exert a lot of force to get it locked. Whats the problem?

April 26, 2017door exert force hard lock locked problem wood

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My wood door is hard to lock, I have to exert a lot of force to get it locked. Whats the problem?

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Buildings tend to shift and settle. Wood has a tendency to expand during humid weather and contract during dry weather. This all affects alignment of the hardware on your door. Our expert staff can determine a remedy that best suits your specific situation.