Bottom Door Seal Options and How To Install

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  • @rened5971
    @rened5971 2 місяці тому +5

    This saved me a bunch of time! We could see a little bit of light under our front door. I had no idea that the threshold was adjustable, couple of spins with the screwdriver and the gap was closed. Thanks!!

  • @zeldadweeb5856
    @zeldadweeb5856 Рік тому +23

    You totally saved my life. I’m a new homeowner and recently my under door weather seal fell apart so I tried to replace it. I couldn’t get the gap under the door fully covered no matter how many types I bought and how hard I tried. I finally found your video where you show how you can raise and lower the threshold and lo and behold that’s what I was missing. I was truly going insane and your video saved me. Thank you so much!!! 1:25

    • @MillsMonstrosity007
      @MillsMonstrosity007 7 місяців тому +1

      ditto -- had a draft coming from the corner of my door threshold because it isn't perfectly level. raised the threshold on one end and it blocks so much more air. thanks so much

  • @briank8482
    @briank8482 2 роки тому +36

    I appreciate how you show your viewers different options in your repairs. I've learned a few repair tricks watching your videos. Thanks.

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  2 роки тому +3

      Thanks Brian, I do try to cover as many options as possible as I know we all face a little different challenge with our homes 👍

  • @skygh
    @skygh Рік тому +19

    Wonderful. I am a door specialist and this man has it correct which is surprising for the intertubes. This is a Therma-Tru brand door which I sell replacement caps that cover their adjustment screws and black hinges for them on fleabay. They are hard to find or I wouldn't plug them. I'll add I have 1/8 inch soft wood dowel in my tool bag I jam into wallowed out screw holes then run the screws in. No glue, no fuss, jam it in, snap it off and drill pilot holes when needed then drive the screw. Hole can easily be 'moved' this way. I use longer screws when needed but it is rare. Never use an impact driver which are made for hardened screws only on finish screws that can be seen when installed as they are not hard enough. You damage them and you know it. Knock it off and go fix that leaky door

    • @kshaw2421
      @kshaw2421 Рік тому

      Hi, someone tried to break in my door. They pull the top of the door open now it drags when I open it. Are there any chances that I fix it. It's the steel top of the door they damaged

    • @skygh
      @skygh Рік тому

      @@kshaw2421 Best I can tell you is if it drags they likely messed up the hinges. Insure the screws on both door and jamb are tight in their pockets. A long screw into the top hinge in a hole closest to the middle of the jamb may correct the problem. Look closely to see if they bent the hinges which would need replaced and if so remove one and head to the store to get the right type

    • @kshaw2421
      @kshaw2421 Рік тому

      @@skygh....They separated the outside panel of the top of the exterior door. So it drags when I open it. Is there something I can purchase to connect it back together. I know the have slide on door sweeps for the bottom of the door is there one for the top also?

    • @skygh
      @skygh Рік тому

      @@kshaw2421 This is going to be very long. I don't know of any already made 'cap'. I would first get eye to eye with it and confirm I could slide a piece of metal between top of door and jamb and still have extra room If so then you could have a cap made from thin stainless steel at a sheet metal fabricator or HVAC company. Consider gluing the skin back together when installing the cap Take Lots of measurements!! or pull the hinge pins and take the door to them so they can measure it themselves. If you have a popular brand you might find a reasonable replacement door panel. It would need painted etc of course. I have to imagine your situation so I hope I understand your plight

    • @skygh
      @skygh Рік тому

      ​@@kshaw2421 If your door has a sheet metal face that folds in at the doors edges and is crimped into the wood the metal may be bent out enough to catch now. You may be able to bend it back some to stop the drag for now at least

  • @homoerotic85
    @homoerotic85 2 роки тому +9

    I like how on all your videos you make it easy to understand and know what to do. Not many UA-camrs get it right like you do.

  • @jamessotherden5909
    @jamessotherden5909 2 роки тому +4

    My front door is 24 years old. I think this spring I'm going to have to take a look at the bottom seal. Thanks for posting.

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  2 роки тому

      If you have the Kerf slots it should be an easy swap. Best of luck 👍

  • @wayneasiam65
    @wayneasiam65 Рік тому +3

    Oh my God, you solved and made fixing so easy what I'm dealing with for an elderly lady's door that let's a little moisture in when the wind blows the rain hard. Everything looked good on it, but now I'll adjust the threshold screws.

  • @CyborgHobbit42
    @CyborgHobbit42 2 роки тому +5

    Worth noting you can buy under-door Kerf fit seals with different Kerf spacing. The first one I bought had them too far apart. Just make sure you're getting the right one.

  • @gypsy1507
    @gypsy1507 10 місяців тому

    Wow, I love how u layed it all out as I have my backdoor one to replace . Being a woman I can't go wrong now with watching your video as my guide ... thanks

  • @CircleMaster5000
    @CircleMaster5000 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for this video. Helped a lot and I appreciate how you mentioned to tighten the hinges and check the threshold first. I wouldn’t have thought of that

  • @Matt_justlikethat
    @Matt_justlikethat 2 роки тому +4

    I use a couple nails an a bead of clear silicone depending on the mounting flange at the bottom. Some doors r dovetailed that slide into place.
    Thanks
    Matt

  • @andrewmccleod7785
    @andrewmccleod7785 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you the threshold was the problem on my door. I appreciate your video and you.

  • @cmichaelhaugh8517
    @cmichaelhaugh8517 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you. I’ve got to do this on the garage-deck door when the temp gets above freezing.

  • @dpsevensevenseven
    @dpsevensevenseven Рік тому +1

    YOU ARE THE BEST GUY TO EXPLAIN IN HOME REPAIR IN UA-cam DINESH PATEL FROM ALABAMA

  • @hassanbazzi3545
    @hassanbazzi3545 2 роки тому +7

    That was perfect. I have changed the seal on one door and it was a tight fit where I have to push the door hard to make it close. I never knew that you can adjust the bottom threshold. I will do that. Thank you for the tip. Great video as always

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  2 роки тому +6

      Thanks Hassan, I also didn't know that until about 6 months ago. 👍 Happy New Year!

    • @hassanbazzi3545
      @hassanbazzi3545 2 роки тому +1

      @@EverydayHomeRepairs Thank you. Happy New Year

  • @Aepek
    @Aepek 2 роки тому +2

    Nice informative vid, as not many out there that’s “new”, w/ todays building science; imo. Also, mist don’t “show” how things work & step-by-steps as the vid would be long (but ppl could do a series w/ multiple vids) but trying to keep it fun, entertaining, & unboring…..not easy on a topic that really is key & important with exterior doors, especially if have rot in threshold, frame, & sweep falling apart along w/ weather stripping.
    Nice😅
    A good exterior door is key as well. Hired a contractor to remove a 3 panel glass sliding patio door & install a 36” exterior door w/ no “light”. Sadly, the threshold wasn’t sealed & flashed. Door was cheapest builders grade could buy, & was framed so wonky that around entire door able to see light coming thru in morning when sun hits it; along w/ that cold air. I ended up used double weather stripping to help, but door isn’t square/plumb, & really needs to be replaced with a better quality door that has a thermal break built in, as this doesn’t & heat/air loss/transfer is poorest I’ve ever seen, 🤦🏼. Lessened learned w/ this contractor.

  • @franciskowalski7367
    @franciskowalski7367 5 місяців тому +1

    Sir, I can't thank you enough. I have gone from a complete white-collar incompetent to an adequate do-it-yourself homeowner. Sincerely, FXKOWALSKI

  • @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461
    @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 2 роки тому +2

    😉 SCOTT…YOU ARE TOO YOUNG TO REMEMBER…WHEN AVOIDING THE DRAFT HAD A TOTALLY DIFFERENT MEANING
    BUT THIS TIME OF YEAR…THIS IS A VERY USEFUL VIDEO 🤗😍😍😍

  • @livenhfree
    @livenhfree Рік тому +1

    Hi, and thanks for this! My only question: you didn't mention why you like to snip the splines off a little at each edge? Otherwise, great. You took all the mystery out for me!

  • @hannahshepherd9073
    @hannahshepherd9073 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much Scott, my doors are 26 years old and need help, I just don't have the muscle to lift a door and good help is very hard to find

  • @mlc4050
    @mlc4050 Місяць тому

    Thank you, helped me have the confidence and know-how to do it myself.

  • @joem.7621
    @joem.7621 2 роки тому +4

    I would like to see how to replace a threshold that is beat up like mine. Still solid, but beaten and worn.

  • @StephenKatt
    @StephenKatt Рік тому +2

    I'm finding that my door doesn't have enough clearance to fit these, even though it was clearly designed with a kerf. The previous one was super worn down, and anything I try to put on my door makes it too tight of a fit and I can't shut the door.

  • @melcor88
    @melcor88 2 роки тому +3

    First of all, thank you. This type of channels are really helpfull.
    Man, I wish I lived in a country with decent building regulations like yours. You can actually repair stuff instead of "good enough" fixes and patches like I do here (méxico)
    How would you add some sort of bottom seal to a steel door that has about 1 inch and a quarter of space between the floor and the door? Also the floor is a bit irregular due to wear so the space bellow it decreases as you open the door

  • @airdave1953
    @airdave1953 19 днів тому

    Great job on the video - well explained and useful tips! I just finished installing a new door and buying the jamb kit. I've done this kit before but, after doing THIS job, I will just pay the extra cost of a pre-hung. That being stated, I have a 3/8" gap between the threshold (non-adjustable) and the weatherstripping on the door bottom, which had the twin grooves. I was trying to pry the plastic piece off the threshold but it isn't going to come off without breaking it or mangling it. What do you think would be the best solution in this case - buy the expensive adjustable one or remove the grooved one and just replace it with the "friction" one you show, using screws, of course?

  • @morgangriffith7392
    @morgangriffith7392 Рік тому

    you are a freaking life saver and I migraine preventer. thank you!

  • @d_townnigil
    @d_townnigil 2 роки тому +2

    I've got a french exterior door, I have one heck of a problem with the seal along the two doors in the winter...

  • @resevil2396
    @resevil2396 8 місяців тому +1

    I think I have to use the inside sweep. My mudroom door is missing a bottom seal and I think a past owner removed it because after redoing the floor there there is very little and uneven clearance under the door (120 yr old house). Would it make sense to put a sweeper on both sides to get a better seal?

  • @olamideolajuwon-ige1338
    @olamideolajuwon-ige1338 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video. Helped me replace the broken bottom seal on my door.

  • @JimE6243
    @JimE6243 2 роки тому +3

    Good stuff Scott... again........... and as usual. Look forward to these and enjoy presentation manner. JimE

  • @jdboatrigr12470
    @jdboatrigr12470 Рік тому

    Very good presentation. Clear and direct to the subject matter. Thank You

  • @kaisykaisy
    @kaisykaisy 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for posting this video. I just learned a new thing. My best regards

  • @curtpemrick5516
    @curtpemrick5516 Рік тому

    Thank you for the to the point no small talk instruction vid.

  • @hkkh7363
    @hkkh7363 11 місяців тому

    My house was built 20 years ago, original door and pins. The hinge pins are giving me a hard time, they don't want to budge. I'm going to try WD40 and try again later. Any other suggestions for pins that don't want to budge? I like your video, and how you showed trimming the strip. Thank you.

  • @dustinbergeron7508
    @dustinbergeron7508 2 роки тому +2

    What about for bedroom doors there is about a 2 inch gap where hot air from the rest of the house comes in from there I bought a foam thing from Walmart but it didn’t work because of the gap size of the door

  • @williamlopez3200
    @williamlopez3200 2 роки тому

    Great video, almost bought a new weather strip but only needed to adjust threshold.

  • @rlar27
    @rlar27 10 місяців тому +1

    Very nice video. I bought a new seal for my garage entry door. Its a pretty cheap one with the adhesive backing. It looks to me that it would be more effective on the outside of the door or the garage side if you will. Is there a rule of thumb for which side or is it just what will work best in this case?

  • @James-qi6zi
    @James-qi6zi Рік тому

    Very helpful thank you. Found you off the Coach Carson podcast.

  • @battlement
    @battlement 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the video. Do you have any tips or tricks on how to remove doors that have security hinges? My exterior doors unlike my interior doors have pins that just don’t pop out.

  • @be236
    @be236 Рік тому +1

    How about for internal door with about 1/2" gap at the bottom? Currently I'm just using a towel to cover that bottom area, but it's a pain to constantly re-cover the bottom door with the towel each night... any easy hack to cover the bottom gap, maybe tape cardboard strip to the bottom, etc?

  • @jdhorton1432
    @jdhorton1432 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you! So timely!! 🙂

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  2 роки тому

      Yeah the 10F weather always reminds me of the importance of weather seals 🥶

  • @alexandrecorriveau-bourque7775
    @alexandrecorriveau-bourque7775 2 роки тому +1

    I installed a friction fit seal and within days the front side had started warping. What did i do wrong? Should i try to glue or use silicone to hold the front face in place?

  • @gergemall
    @gergemall 2 роки тому

    So blessed to find your channel .

  • @hildamolina9923
    @hildamolina9923 3 місяці тому

    I tried replacing it before watching your video but the tracks don’t fit into the the space the old one was. You mentioned if the door was in good shape it would fit. What can I do to fix that problem?

  • @michaeldavidov3166
    @michaeldavidov3166 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @charleshill6364
    @charleshill6364 7 місяців тому

    Thanks, What do you do if you put your hand on metal door and its very cold?

  • @pearls1626
    @pearls1626 Рік тому

    Thanks a lot,
    Now can you tell us about the threshold sill as well? Thanks

  • @schutendohkji548
    @schutendohkji548 2 роки тому +3

    please show close up of the edge u trimmed. And, don't use nails. Use screws
    so the strip can b easily removed next time and use the same holes to attach
    another one w the same screws! Only carpenters r allowed to use nails. They
    don't care and they don't come back. Pre-drilled holes 1st to match the screws.
    And, the screws won't come out easily as nails.

  • @da324
    @da324 3 місяці тому

    I have an exterior pre hung door and rain keeps getting in at the bottom. I have the threshold adjusted as high as it will go and water is still coming in under the sweep. It's so tight the sweep is tearing in two places and I know it shouldn't need to be that tight. Any ideas? Also, where did you buy your sweep? Mine has 4 fins, but I like the design of yours better. Thanks!

  • @alive-awake
    @alive-awake 8 місяців тому

    How do you do a "double door" that has the lock mechanism on top and bottom for one side. Working around the rod that goes into the threshold in order to lock in place if not in use. Don't very often open that side, nevertheless I want it sealed around that rod as well.

  • @baxt1412
    @baxt1412 Рік тому

    Can you help guide me on how I can set up a guide to make a perfect mortise for installing an automatic door bottom with a router or circular saw?

  • @khansok5893
    @khansok5893 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video and knowledge

  • @klaudiaortiz217
    @klaudiaortiz217 Рік тому

    Really thorough and easy to follow! Thank you!

  • @frankpyon2115
    @frankpyon2115 2 роки тому +4

    Scott, I do enjoy all your video! I was wonderng if you have the video on "garage door weather stripping replacement"? Thank you in advance!

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  2 роки тому

      This one might work depending on the style of seal ua-cam.com/video/xO6KJJz6gTU/v-deo.html

  • @v216
    @v216 Місяць тому

    I need to replace a Vinyl Threshold Insert. The channels (?) are 1" apart. Do I need a 1" Vinyl Replacement Threshold Insert or something wider? I don't know if I am supposed to measure the visible portion or count the lips that get inserted in the threshold. (The current insert is too deteriorated to pull out anything to measure the total width. I will have to dig out the pieces in the channels.)

  • @BlackBezos
    @BlackBezos Рік тому

    Really thankful for this video

  • @WowRixter
    @WowRixter 2 роки тому +1

    Very helpful. Thanks

  • @gholakata4404
    @gholakata4404 Рік тому

    Appreciate your helpful and educational demo

  • @NSDaishi
    @NSDaishi 2 роки тому

    it looks like the first seal but I am about to find if it has a kerf cut once I rip that "sucker" off.

  • @itzNickyJayBeats
    @itzNickyJayBeats 2 роки тому +2

    No link for the screws I believe but I think they are a #9 if I am correct

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the reminder. My normal pack is out on Amazon but here is an example amzn.to/3qhysJO little pricey but if you can find #9 locally as you mentioned that will work.

  • @macster1457
    @macster1457 2 роки тому +1

    for the door hinges... you can just put a couple of toothpicks in the hole and use the same screw.

  • @jeffcoolhd
    @jeffcoolhd 2 роки тому

    That was a good video but can you explain to me how to put 2 kerf's in the bottom of my door and what size the kerf should be because I like the kerf weather stripping the best.

  • @int_rbmeetings1874
    @int_rbmeetings1874 2 роки тому +1

    Great video!! Can one use any type of seal? Or do we have to use the same that was installed before? If we can use any type of seal, which is the best? Thanks!

  • @miltonmaverick
    @miltonmaverick 11 місяців тому

    Great tricks, thank you!

  • @michaelwilson2891
    @michaelwilson2891 Рік тому

    Excellent video. Thank you very much

  • @testt4548
    @testt4548 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video, my door bottom is neither flat or has the kerf rail like yours. it has a Lip in the outer edge and I notice a metal c clip to the width of the door bottom against the lip. it is missing any rubber insert in it, I searching what rubber insert to be fit there.. any help appreciated

  • @user-58097jypjwx
    @user-58097jypjwx Рік тому

    Thanks for the great instructional content. If i am replacing an existing bottom sweep (with screw holes), will I be able to reuse the same screw holes? Or will I have to drill new ones? Appreciate any feedback if possible. Cheers.

  • @hsiangyunchen0
    @hsiangyunchen0 Рік тому

    0:28 "before we jump into anything," most UA-camr follows by "hit the subscribe button, like and turn on notification, share the video and leave comments below." Glad that's not you! Thanks for the helpful video!

  • @jjfunplay8560
    @jjfunplay8560 Рік тому

    Lots of help and easy as 123

  • @cdotmonster
    @cdotmonster Рік тому

    can we get a threshold video please? total replacement and just an adjustable seal replacement

  • @CLifemusic
    @CLifemusic 7 місяців тому

    I have a door in my home that appears to be crooked..the previous owners put it up wrong.
    How can I fix it?

  • @jaimecabrales8514
    @jaimecabrales8514 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you.

  • @Anew1008
    @Anew1008 Рік тому

    Very helpful helpful thank you!

  • @judyl.761
    @judyl.761 9 місяців тому

    Great video!

  • @viccimay9247
    @viccimay9247 Рік тому

    Does it matter it you have a steel door versus a wood door ? . All of our exterior are steel ( better security ) .

  • @gholakata4404
    @gholakata4404 Рік тому

    Thank you, very helpful!

  • @truthserum5202
    @truthserum5202 Рік тому

    Sweeps don't stop bugs or insulate very well.

  • @philipt1772
    @philipt1772 Рік тому

    Liked and subscribed! Very helpful. Thank you sir!

  • @catblue6393
    @catblue6393 2 роки тому +1

    👍🏻 Good video.

  • @ct9737
    @ct9737 2 роки тому

    What is the solution if you had new hardwood floors installed and the floor is uneven,But your door is true and the door rubs on the hinge side of the door,Can I put a adjustable threshold in.The threshold that’s there now is from the original house and didn’t come with the door.

  • @2pughugs
    @2pughugs Рік тому

    Can you recommend a white door bottom like the M-D Building Products 43820 Replacement Door Bottom, 35-3/4-Inch, Beige you recommend? Or do you know if the beige is so light that it would look OK on a white door?

  • @ubacow7109
    @ubacow7109 Рік тому

    I wish The OEMs made these more user replaceable w/o the need to remove the door, under-designed for something super simple....

  • @zekenoscooter_8608
    @zekenoscooter_8608 2 роки тому

    Where in the heck did you find my hammer? I lost that exact hammer last year. I've been looking everywhere for it! Where'd you find it?
    Nice vid pal. Perfect. Info I needed. Succinct. You should do a vid about how to make a useful, practical video for all these other long-winded, or, conversely, unclear UA-camrs that live to hear themselves talk. LOL.

  • @QuarterZipBro
    @QuarterZipBro 2 роки тому +1

    Gimme a link to the flooring you got in that room, bro. Thanks.

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  2 роки тому

      Oh man, not sure I have a link. It was already in the home when we purchased. Some type of engineered wood.

  • @Tsnor150
    @Tsnor150 2 роки тому

    excellent video. Lots of content well delivered.

  • @christinep5524
    @christinep5524 Рік тому

    Very helpful! Thank you

  • @Britineeng
    @Britineeng 2 роки тому

    Excellent Video. Thank you

  • @1987justinp
    @1987justinp Рік тому

    Helped me thank you

  • @wid3908
    @wid3908 7 місяців тому

    What kind of screws or nails do you use

  • @Anew1008
    @Anew1008 Рік тому

    Do i still need a curf if my door touches my threshol?

  • @domingosari1554
    @domingosari1554 Рік тому

    I need to know where can buy this kind of door seal you install please and thank you.

  • @fatcapital88
    @fatcapital88 2 роки тому

    great video, thank you

  • @jacarta2007
    @jacarta2007 2 роки тому

    Which one is best to keep water out?

  • @pamelawilliams2739
    @pamelawilliams2739 Місяць тому

    Wish u was local to come and assist

  • @JJ-zy3zv
    @JJ-zy3zv Рік тому

    thank you

  • @pugsysmith5468
    @pugsysmith5468 Рік тому

    I have fiberglass doors with the channel type strips, but they seem to be different than any other kind out there. The idiot that sold me the doors told me he would drop them off, but going on two years, nothing. I wiped out his contact info and now need to locate these. Any ideas?

  • @HelloWorld-hb7yt
    @HelloWorld-hb7yt 2 місяці тому

    have you remove door to replace it, is painful.

  • @stuartcobb5159
    @stuartcobb5159 2 роки тому

    Can you link to the thing you used as a saw guide?

  • @noneone2u
    @noneone2u 2 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @MaMa-qh4dy
    @MaMa-qh4dy 2 роки тому +2

    Don't step ON a threshold, always step OVER a threshold!!!!!

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  2 роки тому +3

      I will tell my tenants 😂

    • @MaMa-qh4dy
      @MaMa-qh4dy 2 роки тому +2

      @@EverydayHomeRepairs Haha. Good luck with that!!!! Ever spend hours sanding, staining, finishing your large oak threshold only to have guests simply stomp right on top of it with their dirt-impregnated shoes and totally scratch it up? For some reason, most people believe that a threshold is meant to be stepped ON. I could never figure that out!

    • @REXXSEVEN
      @REXXSEVEN 2 роки тому

      @@MaMa-qh4dy Sanding, staining, and finishing?
      Well, there is a saying that if you're too nice people will walk all over you!

    • @MaMa-qh4dy
      @MaMa-qh4dy 2 роки тому +1

      @@REXXSEVEN Haha

    • @MateuszStepniak
      @MateuszStepniak 2 роки тому +1

      @@REXXSEVEN 😂