What to Do If Your Door Latch Is Not Aligned
If you find that your deck has shifted or settled and your door latch doesn’t line up anymore, meaning it won’t click closed, this is a simple adjustment. The striker plate has two screws at the top and bottom that you can loosen. By adjusting the striker plate up and down or in and out, you can help it align properly so the door latches.
To do this, use a 5/16 driver to loosen the screws slightly, adjust the plate as needed, and then retighten the screws. This should allow the door to latch perfectly.
Summary:
If your door latch doesn’t align due to deck shifting, loosen the screws on the striker plate to adjust it up or down. Use a 5/16 driver for the adjustment. Once repositioned, retighten the screws to ensure the door latches properly.