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tcedwards
Citizen
Username: Tcedwards
Post Number: 45
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, February 15, 2004 - 7:25 pm: |     |
Hi,
I am beginning to think about what do about my front door (the primary door to the house). The seal around the door is not that good. The door appears to be original and is very strong. But the seal allows draft to enter the living room.
Anyone out there know of a handy man or other that could deal with such a problem without "first" recommending replacement of the door.
Thanks. |
Sylad
Citizen
Username: Sylad
Post Number: 233
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Monday, February 16, 2004 - 7:58 am: | |
Can you tell if there is a problem with the way the door is hung or do you think that new weather strip/sealer will do the trick. |
tcedwards
Citizen
Username: Tcedwards
Post Number: 46
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Monday, February 16, 2004 - 7:24 pm: | |
The door frame and the door itself create an interlocking seal. The door frame, particularly the vertical near the lock, is bent and out of alignment (there is nothing I can do with it). As a temporary condition I have used weather-stripping to improve that seal.
The door frame side is the male portion and is a thin piece of metal (or alloy) and the door portion is also metal (or alloy) is the female portion. The two together create the interlock.
The door frame vertical near the lock has a piece of trim that supports the seal. The trim looks to have some rope like material underneath and apart of the trim that is clearly breaking away. I would think to fix this the door frame would need repair and re-fitted with a similar metal seal to the “doors”.
The interlocking seal I have described runs the length and width of the door respectfully.
The door appears to be original to the house as does the frame. Again, the door is in good shape. I would not want to replace it without unless absolutely necessary.
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Sylad
Citizen
Username: Sylad
Post Number: 236
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Monday, February 16, 2004 - 7:41 pm: | |
Can you post a picture? |
tcedwards
Citizen
Username: Tcedwards
Post Number: 47
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 6:32 pm: | |
Wish I could but there is a limited upload size of 150k. My image sizes are averaging 800k
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upondaroof
Citizen
Username: Upondaroof
Post Number: 7
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 8:22 pm: | |
I doubt that you will find a replacement seal for this door since it is an OEM item; however, there are weatherstrip stop kits available that install over the existing stop or in place of it. If your handy with the tools, your out of pocket is less than $20.00 and it makes a great seal. |
tcedwards
Citizen
Username: Tcedwards
Post Number: 48
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 5:53 pm: | |
I don't think $20.00 kit would do.
I can send a picture to your direct mail accounts to those looking to provide guidance? That is, assuming your accounts can handle a file no less than 600k. The one i'd send is 844k. |
upondaroof
Citizen
Username: Upondaroof
Post Number: 8
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 6:46 pm: | |
Send your picture. I can take it!! (tic) |
Sylad
Citizen
Username: Sylad
Post Number: 256
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 7:06 pm: | |
Fire away. |
peteglider
Citizen
Username: Peteglider
Post Number: 473
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 9:49 pm: | |
I recently saw on "This Old House" a neat door seal system -- requires routing a slit (?) around the perimeter, then a very cool gasket system fits in. Unobtrusive, very functional. It was used on an older home rehab. Maybe something is on their web site?
Pete (whose front door seals are pretty bad, too!)
Pete |
Sylad
Citizen
Username: Sylad
Post Number: 275
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, February 22, 2004 - 1:30 pm: | |
I got the pictures and sent a note to your email, it was rejected. Looks like your jam is in bad shape. You may need to rebuild the entire structure or just replace the wood that the door rests against when the door is closed. Good Luck. |
tcedwards
Citizen
Username: Tcedwards
Post Number: 49
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, February 22, 2004 - 6:39 pm: | |
Thanks for the responses. I am looking to having some work done in the house on the first floor. So that door may become part of the that project timeline. That assuming, there is a repair solution. |
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