adjustment of upvc door

i have fitted a upvc door but there is a slight gap on one corner at the top of the door
on the opposite side to the hinges.how can i adjust the door. the hinges seem to have some kind of adjusting screw on them.
00:20 Sat 02nd Apr 2011
 
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Depends on the type of hinge. The type I'm most familiar with have an off-centre hinge-pin, which is turned with an allen key in the end of the pin. There is a small grub-screw (in the centre of the hinge) which then locks that pin in place to prevent it rotating.

As I say lots of types, lots of adjustment methods. Also, it'll depend how far out the door is, if...
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Depends on the type of hinge. The type I'm most familiar with have an off-centre hinge-pin, which is turned with an allen key in the end of the pin. There is a small grub-screw (in the centre of the hinge) which then locks that pin in place to prevent it rotating.

As I say lots of types, lots of adjustment methods. Also, it'll depend how far out the door is, if it's a gap you can see through, it might be necessary to remove the door and pack the hinges.
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thank you tile setter: i adjusted the door andits now fine. thank you very much
dave

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