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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.

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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

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On Jan 27, 1:38*am, Wayne Boatwright
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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

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Courage is fear that has said its prayers.
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Is the lock plate on the frame set out to far so it wont close tight.
What is builder warranty. You should have a warranty with the door
manufacturer, or get the foam that sticks on , it comes in different
sizes and stick it to the door
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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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On Sun 27 Jan 2008 12:23:47p, Robert Allison told us...

latchset (which is what holds the door in its closed position) with the


You are probably right. However, at this point I can't afford to have
someone adjust the locks and plates, and it's really beyond my capability.

I'm hoping to find a weatherstripping replacement that will do the job.

Thanks for taking the time to reply withh details.

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Wayne Boatwright

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On Sun 27 Jan 2008 12:23:47p, Robert Allison told us...

latchset (which is what holds the door in its closed position) with the


You are probably right. However, at this point I can't afford to have
someone adjust the locks and plates, and it's really beyond my capability.

I'm hoping to find a weatherstripping replacement that will do the job.

Thanks for taking the time to reply withh details.

--
Wayne Boatwright

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Date: Sunday, 01(I)/27(XXVII)/08(MMVIII)
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because my code is pure.
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If it is wooden, be sure the door is well sealed against moisture on all 6
sides or it will expand, contract, and warp with changes in the weather. The
door frame also needs to be well sealed. Once the door and frame are stable,
new weatherstripping will stay tight for a long time. Do not install it so
tightly that it causes problems with the door closing.

Don Young


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On Sun 27 Jan 2008 12:23:47p, Robert Allison told us...

latchset (which is what holds the door in its closed position) with
the


You are probably right. However, at this point I can't afford to have
someone adjust the locks and plates, and it's really beyond my
capability.

I'm hoping to find a weatherstripping replacement that will do the job.

Thanks for taking the time to reply withh details.

--
Wayne Boatwright

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Date: Sunday, 01(I)/27(XXVII)/08(MMVIII)
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My strength is as the strength of ten
because my code is pure.
*******************************************



If it is wooden, be sure the door is well sealed against moisture on all
6 sides or it will expand, contract, and warp with changes in the
weather. The door frame also needs to be well sealed. Once the door and
frame are stable, new weatherstripping will stay tight for a long time.
Do not install it so tightly that it causes problems with the door
closing.

Don Young


The doors are vinyl sheathed steel, so moisture is probably not a factor
with them; however, the door frame and casing are wood, which certainly
could vary with temperature and humidity.

I probably should have pointed out that I live in the greater Phoenix area
where we have extended periods of very high temperatures. Now that it's
"winter" here, we're at the other end of the spectrum, with both higher
humidity and lower temperatures. This is probably the root of the problem.

We did not notice this problem during our extended hot season.

I think I'm going to have to play with the stripping itself, since there
will always be expansion/contraction changes.



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