Sliding patio door track leak
#1
11-20-07, 05:49 PM
Sliding patio door track leak
Hi guys, i have a double slider that leaks air between the bottom of the active panels and the outside track. I know the adjustment screw moves the rollers up and down and making the door square with the frame but is it possible somehow to move the panel out? It seems like its tilted in a bit and letting air underneath which gets in through the sides. I only need to move it about 1/8" to make the stripping rub against the track. Right now it seems as if the bottom part of the frame isnt touching the track piece and isnt sealing with the weatherstrip. When i close the door i can see light and hear outside noise coming through the bottom from the sides.
Thank you for the help.
Thank you for the help.
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11-20-07, 06:45 PM
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first of all there's no simple way to fix this problem like adjusting the door. you could find a thicker weatherstripping or add another weatherstripping to the door. another solution might be to replace the rollers with a narrower roller so that you can offset the door and snug it up against the outside track. you'd need to fill the gap next to roller with something like a piece of aluminum or steel so that it's nice and tight.
#4
11-20-07, 07:48 PM
Guys, thank you for the replies. The rollers are on track and the door is completely flush with the track on the inside which is ironic. I rather have it flush on the outside. lol
The door has a little give and if i push the entire panel(from inside) it moves 1/8" out and closes the gap. Also, the gap is evenly distributed across the entire track. The door already has a weather strip on the bottom but it looks worn out(barely noticeable above the frame level). Do i simply snap the new one on top or do i have to peel it off first? Also, I was thinking of perhaps using one of those self adhesive pressure strips on the inside of the track along side the entire outer rail instead of the door.This way i wont have to remove the entire door. Two actually its a double slider. Do these strips even work in this manner?
The door has a little give and if i push the entire panel(from inside) it moves 1/8" out and closes the gap. Also, the gap is evenly distributed across the entire track. The door already has a weather strip on the bottom but it looks worn out(barely noticeable above the frame level). Do i simply snap the new one on top or do i have to peel it off first? Also, I was thinking of perhaps using one of those self adhesive pressure strips on the inside of the track along side the entire outer rail instead of the door.This way i wont have to remove the entire door. Two actually its a double slider. Do these strips even work in this manner?
