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09-23-08, 08:11 PM

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Looking for sliding screen door pile

Where can I get about 80 inches of the pile used on sliding screen doors used to keep insects out? So far, I can only find 100 foot roles of pile weather stripping.

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09-24-08, 06:48 AM

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Check with any local hardware store or glass shop that repairs/manufactures screens. They should sell you a small amount.

Depending on the thickness of the pile, it shouldn't be that hard, but I have seen some screens with pile 1/2" or more. That might be a little tougher.

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