Comments on: How to Replace a Worn Out Door Bottom Weatherstrip http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/05/06/replace-a-worn-out-door-bottom-weatherstrip/ Home improvement, maintenance and repair projects. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:20:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Erik Larson http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/05/06/replace-a-worn-out-door-bottom-weatherstrip/comment-page-1/#comment-1777 Erik Larson Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:32:19 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=1966#comment-1777 Thanks for the info. My threshold is similar to the one pictured, but for being rounded on top. The problem with the U-shaped replacement sweep was most definitely insufficient clearance--it was apparently intended for saddle-type thresholds. Oops! The Stanley-style replacement is working well. Thanks for the info. My threshold is similar to the one pictured, but for being rounded on top.

The problem with the U-shaped replacement sweep was most definitely insufficient clearance–it was apparently intended for saddle-type thresholds. Oops!

The Stanley-style replacement is working well.

]]> By: Bob Jackson http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/05/06/replace-a-worn-out-door-bottom-weatherstrip/comment-page-1/#comment-1776 Bob Jackson Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:05:03 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=1966#comment-1776 The problem is either: <li>1) insufficient clearance between the door bottom and the door sill, or 2) the door is sagging. </li> Are the fins tearing away only on the handle and lock side of the door? If so, you're door may be sagging. If the fins are tearing away more or less evenly across the door, then the weatherstrip is being severely pinched and tearing due to lack of clearance. My door sill is very similar to this adjustable model by Endura Products at http://www.enduraproducts.com/product-overview/sills/traditional/adjustable-inswing.aspx. The cap strip on your threshold may also be adjustable by turning the screws in the threshold cap. I notice adjustable cap strips are common on the prehung exterior doors sold at Lowes, having recently installed one on my garage. If your door is sagging, please see these remedies: <a href="http://www.handymanhowto.com/2008/10/12/how-to-fix-a-sagging-door/" rel="nofollow">How to Fix a Sagging Door</a> <a href="http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/10/28/how-to-fix-sagging-french-doors-part-1/" rel="nofollow">How to Fix Sagging French Doors</a> Post back and let us know what you find. Bob Jackson The problem is either:

  • 1) insufficient clearance between the door bottom and the door sill, or
    2) the door is sagging.

    • Are the fins tearing away only on the handle and lock side of the door? If so, you’re door may be sagging. If the fins are tearing away more or less evenly across the door, then the weatherstrip is being severely pinched and tearing due to lack of clearance.

    My door sill is very similar to this adjustable model by Endura Products at http://www.enduraproducts.com/product-overview/sills/traditional/adjustable-inswing.aspx. The cap strip on your threshold may also be adjustable by turning the screws in the threshold cap. I notice adjustable cap strips are common on the prehung exterior doors sold at Lowes, having recently installed one on my garage.

    If your door is sagging, please see these remedies:
    How to Fix a Sagging Door
    How to Fix Sagging French Doors

    Post back and let us know what you find.

    Bob Jackson

    ]]>         By: Erik Larson http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/05/06/replace-a-worn-out-door-bottom-weatherstrip/comment-page-1/#comment-1772 Erik Larson Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:24:12 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=1966#comment-1772 I just bought this exact replacement door sweep after a disastrous attempt with a different style of sweep. Can you show a picture of the threshold style that you have? After all the fins tore free coming over our threshold within 1 week with the other style, I really want to get this right. :) I just bought this exact replacement door sweep after a disastrous attempt with a different style of sweep.

    Can you show a picture of the threshold style that you have? After all the fins tore free coming over our threshold within 1 week with the other style, I really want to get this right. :)

    ]]>         By: How to Repair a Rotted Door Bottom and Weatherstrip - Part 1 | HandymanHowto.com http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/05/06/replace-a-worn-out-door-bottom-weatherstrip/comment-page-1/#comment-1740 How to Repair a Rotted Door Bottom and Weatherstrip - Part 1 | HandymanHowto.com Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:44:20 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=1966#comment-1740 [...] of the new kerf-mounted weatherstrip from this point is identical to this How To article. However, I changed my mind here on the orientation of the weatherstrip and placed the tube-side [...] [...] of the new kerf-mounted weatherstrip from this point is identical to this How To article. However, I changed my mind here on the orientation of the weatherstrip and placed the tube-side [...]

    ]]>         By: How to Repair a Rotted Door Bottom and Weatherstrip - Part 1 | HandymanHowto.com http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/05/06/replace-a-worn-out-door-bottom-weatherstrip/comment-page-1/#comment-1727 How to Repair a Rotted Door Bottom and Weatherstrip - Part 1 | HandymanHowto.com Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:40:10 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=1966#comment-1727 [...] I removed the old weatherstrip. I thought it would be quick to remove the old weatherstrip and install a new one. Little did I know the “fun” was just about to begin! Patio Door - Torn [...] [...] I removed the old weatherstrip. I thought it would be quick to remove the old weatherstrip and install a new one. Little did I know the “fun” was just about to begin! Patio Door – Torn [...]

    ]]>         By: Bob Jackson http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/05/06/replace-a-worn-out-door-bottom-weatherstrip/comment-page-1/#comment-1706 Bob Jackson Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:18:59 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=1966#comment-1706 I pondered this same question when installing the new weatherstrip. The manufacturer's instruction didn't indicate one way or the other. The tube side should face the outdoors. I'm holding the tube part in this photo: <img src="http://www.handymanhowto.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/dsc02097-450x386.jpg" alt="Door Weatherstrip" /> The reasoning is tube side of the weatherstrip is a compressible gasket that will seal against the threshold to better stop drafts. For a premium door bottom weatherstrip, check this item by Endura Products: http://www.enduraproducts.com/product-overview/weatherseals/door-bottom.aspx Thanks, Bob Jackson I pondered this same question when installing the new weatherstrip. The manufacturer’s instruction didn’t indicate one way or the other. The tube side should face the outdoors. I’m holding the tube part in this photo: Door Weatherstrip

    The reasoning is tube side of the weatherstrip is a compressible gasket that will seal against the threshold to better stop drafts.

    For a premium door bottom weatherstrip, check this item by Endura Products:
    http://www.enduraproducts.com/product-overview/weatherseals/door-bottom.aspx

    Thanks,
    Bob Jackson

    ]]>         By: Gary Kamieneski http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/05/06/replace-a-worn-out-door-bottom-weatherstrip/comment-page-1/#comment-1705 Gary Kamieneski Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:22:24 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=1966#comment-1705 Can you tell me which way the door bottom is supposed to face, inside or outside? You'll notice that it is not symmetrical and I cannot tell from your photos which is the inside part of your door. thx Can you tell me which way the door bottom is supposed to face, inside or outside? You’ll notice that it is not symmetrical and I cannot tell from your photos which is the inside part of your door. thx

    ]]>         By: How to Fix a Sagging Door | HandymanHowto.com http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/05/06/replace-a-worn-out-door-bottom-weatherstrip/comment-page-1/#comment-459 How to Fix a Sagging Door | HandymanHowto.com Thu, 07 May 2009 00:35:16 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=1966#comment-459 [...] A sagging door can damage the weatherstrip (a.k.a. door sweep) on the door bottom. This posting illustrates how to replace the door bottom weatherstrip. [...] [...] A sagging door can damage the weatherstrip (a.k.a. door sweep) on the door bottom. This posting illustrates how to replace the door bottom weatherstrip. [...]

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