front door draught excluder

ames · 22 Jan 2014

Hi
We have a new wooden front door which is very well fitted. However, we have a draught problem down the lock side but the door is too well fitted for stick on draught excluder strip on the frame where the door edge meets the frame, as the door won't shut when it (foam or the spongy version) is applied. But there is light inside and a draught coming through. I'm completely baffled as to what to try next. I've attached a picture of the outside frame/door edge - don't know if that helps? Any ideas gratefully received. View media item 72283

pinenot · 22 Jan 2014

You could fit external seals, alum or gold finish, but if you want hidden seals that's a bit more complicated, please let us know...pinenot

ames · 23 Jan 2014

Thanks a lot for this pinenot. Are you talking about the Stormguard ones with rubber? Does the rubber just sit over the gap (the metal bit nailed onto the external frame?). I always thought they went on the inside frame and the rubber is dragged into the gap when the door closes, but if it will be effective just sitting and abutting the door that would be OK I think.

pinenot · 23 Jan 2014

Like these -

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pinenot
23 Jan 2014
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- choose a colour to suit your door and just pin/screw them to the external door stops. The thin section aluminium parts, with the slotted holes, allows you to tap them in so that close contact of the rubber blades can be maintained with the door, they flex you see...pinenot

pinenot · 23 Jan 2014

pinenot said:
Like these -

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pinenot

23 Jan 2014

1

- choose a colour to suit your door and just pin/screw them to the external door stops. The thin section aluminium parts, with the slotted holes, allows you to tap them in so that close contact of the rubber blades can be maintained with the door, they flex you see...pinenot

Oh, just forgot to mention, the rubber/plastic blades can be a bit loose in the slots, so when you fix them upright on the stile stops they can slip. To counteract this I always pinch the top of the inside (not seen) corner so as it locks the blade in place, just a tiny bit with a nail punch does it...pinenot

ames · 25 Jan 2014

That's just great Pinenot - I went out and bought some yesterday and fitted down the one side where there's a problem. One last question, did I fit it right - it wasn't clear whether the smooth or the grooved side of the metal should be facing out. I followed the instructions and used the correct rubber excluder for that side. picture attached - if you could just let me know if I've done it right? Thank you! View media item 72367

pinenot · 25 Jan 2014

That looks to have bean fitted right, just pay attention and get a tight fit at the corners i.e. scribe the top/header section to the legs...pinenot

ames · 26 Jan 2014

Great stuff - you've been very helpful indeed. All the best.

pinenot · 26 Jan 2014

No problem mate...pinenot

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