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New Entry Door not sealing

Ryan Fenstermaker

9 years ago

Hello Everyone, I recently installed a new Masonite fiberglass entry door on my house. Everything in in plumb and both jambs are level, but I am having an issue where both bottom corners of the door are allowing light in. It seems as if the threshold is just too wide. Is there a way I can fix this without having to trim the width of the threshold? Thicker weatherstripping possibly? Thank you for all your advice!

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Joseph Corlett, LLC
9 years ago
Set a 6' level/straightedge against the door to see if it's warped.
Ryan Fenstermaker
Original Author
9 years ago
Good call! I didn't even think of that. I was too concerned with the new jamb that I didn't even think of that. I'll check that tomorrow and if it is warped guess I'll be calling lowes.
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millworkman
9 years ago

Schlagel Corner Pads are what you need. All fiberglass or steel doors need as far as I know.
Ryan Fenstermaker thanked millworkman
PRO
Masonite
9 years ago
Hi Ryan, please send us a private message with your mailing address and we can send you some daylight pads to help with the sealing issue.
Ryan Fenstermaker thanked Masonite

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