Wayne Boatwright wrote:
We have two exterior doors where the weatherstripping is attached to the
door frame. It's a tubular shape with a flat flange that fits into a
groove in the frame. It appears to be vinyl or a plastic of some sort.

The problem is, we are not getting a tight seal. In fact, at times we can
actually see light around the perimeter of the door in some areas.

What would be the best and/or easiest way to correct this problem?

BTW, the house (and doors) are only a little over a year old and show no
wear.

TIA


You probably just need to adjust the strike plate so that it holds the
door closed better. That kerfed weatherstripping is the best kind, in
my opinion, because it provides a good seal when adjusted correctly, is
more forgiving about slight changes in fit, and can be removed and
replaced easily.

To adjust the strike plate, there is a tab (usually) on the strike plate
that can be bent out to close the door more tightly. You may have to
move the strike plate, if needed.

This is an easy fix. And cheap, too.

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Robert Allison
Rimshot, Inc.
Georgetown, TX