Req 3e — Fixing a Sagging Door or Gate

A sagging door tells you something important: parts that used to share weight correctly no longer do. The latch may miss, the bottom edge may rub, or the whole door may lean. This requirement teaches you to look at hinges, screws, framing, and support as a system.

Why Doors and Gates Sag

Common causes include:

• Loose hinge screws
• Worn hinge holes
• A gate brace that is missing or failing
• Wood movement from moisture or age
• Posts or frames that have shifted over time

The best repair depends on the cause. Tightening a hinge may solve one problem, but a sagging gate with weak support may need brace work instead.

What to Explain to Your Counselor

• What the door or gate was doing before the repair
• What you identified as the likely cause
• What adjustment or repair you made
• How you tested whether the problem was fixed

This is a good project for learning that home repair often starts with diagnosis, not tools.