{"id":11621,"date":"2024-01-16T09:44:08","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T09:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apafacadesystems.com\/staging\/?p=11621"},"modified":"2024-01-17T11:09:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T11:09:41","slug":"how-to-successfully-toe-and-heel-a-door","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.apafacadesystems.com\/staging\/how-to-successfully-toe-and-heel-a-door\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Successfully Toe and Heel a Door"},"content":{"rendered":"

Toe and Heeling is a process that involves placing glazing blocks in the corners of a door to reinforce its structure and prevent sagging or misalignment.<\/p>\n

Aluminium doors carry considerable weight. The hinge side supports the dead weight when the door is open but there is no support on the lock side. Without employing the toe and heel technique, the door is prone to eventually sagging or dropping on the lock side.<\/p>\n

Prevent Doors From Dropping or Misalignment<\/h2>\n

To prevent this from happening, diagonal bracing of the glass is necessary. Glazing packers are inserted between the glass and frame, positioned under the beading. On the hinge side, the packers should be installed at the bottom corner, and on the lock side, they should be installed at the top (opposite) corner, see image below.<\/p>\n

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Signs That Your Door Might Need to Be Toe & Heeled<\/h2>\n

This bracing method ensures the glass is adequately supported. This prevents the door from sagging or dropping over time. Here are some signs that may indicate the need to toe and heel your door:<\/p>\n