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How to open other door (uPVC double doors)

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MissMysticFalls · 07/09/2014 22:24

We've recently bought a new home which has uPVC double doors in the living room out to the garden. Only one door (the left) has a handle - how do I open the other door? I've found two levers that withdraw the bolts at the top and bottom of the right door when the left door is open, but there's no handle and I can't work out how to open it! Any ideas?

Thanks.

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mausmaus · 07/09/2014 22:26

are there flip-out bolts closer to top, maybe also bottom?
flip them down and hopefully they will open.

ghostisonthecanvas · 07/09/2014 22:31

If you can withdraw the bolts do that and push the door.

MissMysticFalls · 08/09/2014 06:17

Thanks - I've managed to withdraw the bolts and have tried pushing the door but its still stuck (I can see it coming away at the top corner but that's all). Maybe I'm doing nothing wrong and it's just a duff door!

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burnishedsilver · 08/09/2014 08:30

The door in my parents house is the same as you describe. You just withdraw the top and bottom bolts and push the door. Maybe the bolts and the hinges need a spray of oil or maybe the door has dropped a little. Try lifting it slightly as you push it out.

MissMysticFalls · 08/09/2014 09:37

burnishedsilver thanks. I think you're right about it having dropped a little - it's quite loose at the top even with top bolt closed. I'll try that. There always seems to be a quirky knack with these doors - our current uPVC back door needs a bump with my hip to shut it!

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