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Best material for weatherstripping around old door?

Posted on 7/2/24 at 6:18 pm
Posted by luvdoc
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Member since May 2005
1038 posts
Posted on 7/2/24 at 6:18 pm
I have an old house with an old door and frame with irregular sized gaps and deteriorating brass spring weather stripping that needs to be replaced.

It is the single plane variety like this,

LINK

but I am also looking at one like this vee shaped one

LINK

I would also consider a foam/rubber/neoprene style, but due to the irregular gap width, I would expect difficulty finding the right thickness and give that would seal well without making the door difficult to close, or getting a memory. And most are applied using adhesive exclusively, suggesting short life.

I'd like it to be robust and as unobtrusive as the bronze springs and well-sealing.

If bronze is still the best way to go, those products above look great, but the shipping is understandingly high (8ft box), and Id prefer to find it locally.

What is the best solution? Locally or on-line? (Baton Rouge)


I am aslo replacing the old sweep and adding an under-door seal.
Posted by freececil
Member since Nov 2012
26 posts
Posted on 7/3/24 at 4:12 pm to
Go to Lowes, just did all my outside doors. It was about $45 per door to do but it was the thick weatherstripping.
Posted by cgrand
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Member since Oct 2009
43429 posts
Posted on 7/3/24 at 8:17 pm to
call builders hardware ask for Sal
Posted by luvdoc
"Please Ignore Our Yelp Reviews"
Member since May 2005
1038 posts
Posted on 7/3/24 at 10:18 pm to
Thanks man. I've been working on an evil plot to lure you over here to help me brainstorm my planned workshop. Try to look surprised
Posted by LSUDad
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Member since May 2004
60723 posts
Posted on 7/4/24 at 3:11 am to
Some might remember Former LSU Baseball player Clint Earnhart, his Dad Mike was the best at Weatherstripping in the Area. Mike passed away in 2019. Great guy. It's almost a lost art.
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