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Project: Storm Door Repair in Memphis
Local Handyman Mid-South
January 22, 2025
At Local Handyman Mid-South, we repaired a misaligned storm door in Memphis where soil movement and humidity—not defective hardware—were causing binding and poor closure.
The Situation (Before)
The homeowner reported the storm door dragging at the bottom and refusing to latch during humid weather. The main entry door was fine, but the storm door rubbed intermittently, especially after rain. The home sits over loess soil, and the entry faces prevailing winds that stress exterior openings during storms.
What Caused the Problem
This was a tolerance issue driven by environment. Saturated loess soil allowed subtle frame movement after rain, while Memphis humidity caused the door slab and trim to swell unevenly. The closer and hinges were still functional, but the frame had drifted just enough to throw the door out of square. These problems often show up after storms, once the ground begins drying and shifting.
What We Did
Our team at Local Handyman Mid-South checked the full opening—frame, hinges, closer, and sweep—before making adjustments. We re-centered the hinges, corrected the frame alignment with targeted shimming, and tuned the closer to account for seasonal pressure changes. Minor trim adjustments restored consistent clearance without replacing the door.
The Result (After)
The storm door now opens and closes smoothly, latches reliably, and stays aligned through humid conditions. By correcting the frame behavior rather than swapping parts, the repair holds through rain events and summer moisture swings.
Why This Matters in Memphis
Storm doors in Memphis fail more often from alignment drift than from wear. Humidity, wind pressure, and soil movement combine to stress openings with tight tolerances. Fixing the cause—not just the symptom—prevents repeat service calls.
Storm Door Repair — FAQs
Why do storm doors stick after rain in Memphis?
Because saturated soil allows slight frame movement while humidity swells door components.
Is the door usually the problem or the frame?
Most often the frame. Hardware is rarely the root cause.
Do storm doors need seasonal adjustment in Memphis?
Often yes. Pressure changes and humidity affect clearances.
Can a storm door be fixed without replacement?
Yes. Alignment and closer tuning usually resolve the issue.
How does Local Handyman Mid-South approach storm door repairs?
We assess frame behavior and environmental factors so the fix lasts in Memphis conditions.
Why does the problem come and go?
Movement increases during wet periods and eases as conditions dry.
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