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. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:34:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Bob Jackson http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/05/06/replace-a-worn-out-door-bottom-weatherstrip/#comment-3258 Bob Jackson Sat, 03 Sep 2011 13:21:41 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=1966#comment-3258 Open the door and see if there's a manufacturer's label somewhere on the top or side near the hinges, if so, contact the manufacturer for a replacement sweep. Also try <a href="http://www.allaboutdoors.com/index.php?cPath=124_106" rel="nofollow">All About Doors & Windows Parts and Services</a> - because their door sweep web page is very detailed. If you can't find a direct replacement door bottom with 1-1/4" kerf spacing, consider a <a href="http://www.enduraproducts.com/docs-literature/lit-instruc-warr-sizes-pdf/web-prod-size-charts/doorbottomoptions.pdf" rel="nofollow">screw-on or staple-on</a> model. Open the door and see if there’s a manufacturer’s label somewhere on the top or side near the hinges, if so, contact the manufacturer for a replacement sweep. Also try All About Doors & Windows Parts and Services – because their door sweep web page is very detailed.

If you can’t find a direct replacement door bottom with 1-1/4″ kerf spacing, consider a screw-on or staple-on model.

]]> By: Dave Small http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/05/06/replace-a-worn-out-door-bottom-weatherstrip/#comment-3255 Dave Small Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:47:55 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=1966#comment-3255 I am having trouble locating the quality bulb type door bottom seal you refer to because my door grooves are 1 1/4" spacing. door is standard 35 3/4" x 1 3/4". any suggestions? I am having trouble locating the quality bulb type door bottom seal you refer to because my door grooves are 1 1/4″ spacing. door is standard 35 3/4″ x 1 3/4″. any suggestions?

]]> By: Bob Jackson http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/05/06/replace-a-worn-out-door-bottom-weatherstrip/#comment-3087 Bob Jackson Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:27:42 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=1966#comment-3087 <a href="http://www.enduraproducts.com" rel="nofollow">Endura Products</a> makes probably the best <a href="http://www.enduraproducts.com/product-overview/weatherseals/door-bottom.aspx" target="_black" rel="nofollow">door bottom weatherstrip</a> available. An exterior strip isn't need with the Endura door bottom. Visit their website to locate a <a href="http://www.enduraproducts.com/find-a-dealer/index.aspx" target="_black" rel="nofollow">dealer</a> - usually a millwork or building supply company. Home Depot and Lowes usually have exterior drip strips made by other manufacturers, best to avoid the plastic stick-on models and get an aluminum unit that attaches with screws for durability. Endura Products makes probably the best door bottom weatherstrip available. An exterior strip isn’t need with the Endura door bottom. Visit their website to locate a dealer – usually a millwork or building supply company.

Home Depot and Lowes usually have exterior drip strips made by other manufacturers, best to avoid the plastic stick-on models and get an aluminum unit that attaches with screws for durability.

]]> By: Al Weinberger http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/05/06/replace-a-worn-out-door-bottom-weatherstrip/#comment-3084 Al Weinberger Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:08:03 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=1966#comment-3084 I have a drop down strip on the exterior side of my kitchen door. it is not working properly anymore. It's been on for several years now. What is your take on this item? My local hardware store doesn't carry them. I didn't try Home Depot yet. I have a drop down strip on the exterior side of my kitchen door. it is not working properly anymore. It’s been on for several years now. What is your take on this item? My local hardware store doesn’t carry them. I didn’t try Home Depot yet.

]]> By: Tom http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/05/06/replace-a-worn-out-door-bottom-weatherstrip/#comment-2936 Tom Sat, 18 Jun 2011 17:47:53 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=1966#comment-2936 Thanks, Bob! Thanks, Bob!

]]> By: Bob Jackson http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/05/06/replace-a-worn-out-door-bottom-weatherstrip/#comment-2668 Bob Jackson Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:07:15 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=1966#comment-2668 I don't recall the spacing between the grooves for the snap-in door bottom sweep. 3/4", 7/8" and 15/16" are common spacings between the door bottom grooves. To figure out which door sweep you need without a lot of extra work, open the door and pry down the end of the weatherstrip with a screwdriver just enough so you can measure the center-to-center spacing between the barbs of the weatherstrip, then buy the door sweep that matches at the hardware store or <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FDoor-Parts-Bottom-Sweep-Barbs%2Fsim%2FB00079RDUE%2F2%2F&tag=handycom-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Amazon.com - Door Bottom Sweeps</a>. I don’t recall the spacing between the grooves for the snap-in door bottom sweep. 3/4″, 7/8″ and 15/16″ are common spacings between the door bottom grooves. To figure out which door sweep you need without a lot of extra work, open the door and pry down the end of the weatherstrip with a screwdriver just enough so you can measure the center-to-center spacing between the barbs of the weatherstrip, then buy the door sweep that matches at the hardware store or Amazon.com – Door Bottom Sweeps.

]]> By: D. Palmer http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/05/06/replace-a-worn-out-door-bottom-weatherstrip/#comment-2662 D. Palmer Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:23:16 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=1966#comment-2662 Hi Bob, Thanks for your advice. Would you happen to know the spacing of the grooves in the bottom of your door (and thus the spacing of the tabs on the new door bottom)? I'm not sure what kind of door I have, but I know it has grooves, and it looks an awful lot like yours. Last time I went shopping all I could find was stick-on weatherstripping. I'll order that UDS36 if we have the same size. Thank you. D. Palmer Hi Bob,

Thanks for your advice. Would you happen to know the spacing of the grooves in the bottom of your door (and thus the spacing of the tabs on the new door bottom)? I’m not sure what kind of door I have, but I know it has grooves, and it looks an awful lot like yours. Last time I went shopping all I could find was stick-on weatherstripping. I’ll order that UDS36 if we have the same size. Thank you.

D. Palmer

]]> By: Erik Larson http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/05/06/replace-a-worn-out-door-bottom-weatherstrip/#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-1776 Bob Jackson Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:05:03 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=1966#comment-1776 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 <a href="http://www.enduraproducts.com/product-overview/sills/traditional/adjustable-inswing.aspx" rel="nofollow">adjustable model by Endura Products</a>. The cap strip on your threshold may 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. The cap strip on your threshold may 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-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. :)

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