door not sealed correctly
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door not sealed correctly
so, my front door has a a big gap on the bottom side, it looks like the board on the door itself is worn out, not the frame, I'm attaching a picture.
Should I just replace the door? It's in good shape otherwise, is this enough to warrant a replacement, or is there a way to repair it? bugs and all sorts of things are getting in!
Should I just replace the door? It's in good shape otherwise, is this enough to warrant a replacement, or is there a way to repair it? bugs and all sorts of things are getting in!
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I agree...replacing the weatherstripping or adding a little wedge shaped seal (included with all new doors and normally available separately if you ask around) will probably fix the issue.
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I found this link Jed that shows the wedge shaped seal. I don't endorse allaboutdoors.com but it gives you a reference. It looks like a good option for your door.
I found this link Jed that shows the wedge shaped seal. I don't endorse allaboutdoors.com but it gives you a reference. It looks like a good option for your door.
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When I followed that link I saw what looked like weatherstripping that's mounted against the jamb. Nothing about the bottom of a door or a threshold. Am I missing something?
Jed, you might install an interior sweep as a temporary fix. Clear pictures will help us focus our answers better.
Jed, you might install an interior sweep as a temporary fix. Clear pictures will help us focus our answers better.