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   BoJangles | Nov 03, 2005 02:49am | #1

   The new style magnetic weather stripping is much better than the compression type stripping.  We all remember how bad the magnetic weather stripping was about 20 years ago.  The new stuff is made out of the same material as the compression type and is very durable.  You would see it on all steel doors if it was as cheap as the compression type. 

   Leave the compression type on the hinge side and replace the top and the lock side weatherstrips with the new magnetic strips.  It is slightly thicker and you may have to twink your latch adjustment.

   Check the top and bottom corners for air gaps and install tapered foam blocks, which are much better than the fuzzy corner blocks.

   Lube the weatherstrip on the bottom of your door periodically with wiped on silicon lubricant.  It will make your door easier to close and will greatly increase the life of the weatherstrip on the door bottom.

   Enjoy the winter weather!

   
   

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   Edited 11/2/2005 7:51 pm ET by BoJangles

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   LeeGrindinger | Nov 03, 2005 04:24pm | #2

   Thanks Bo, I've googled for the stuff and it's pretty hard to find. Do you have a source? I guess I can call the lumber yard the doors came from for replacment stripping but I'm happy to pay the extra dough for a higher quality product. I'm guessing they will carry the Therma-Tru replacement stripping, is there a higher quality product?They say that you're gonna pay for insulation and good weatherstripping whether you buy it or not and this is one of those times I want the good stuff.Lee

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   BoJangles | Nov 04, 2005 01:11am | #3

   Actually,  most any good door assembly company usually has the magnetic stripping. It is not that much more expensive than the compression type, it's just that they can save a buck or so a door using the other stuff.

   I would be very surprised if you could not get a few pieces from your door distributor.

   I understand that Home Depot stocks it also, but I have never really looked there for this product.

   Keep trying, you'll find it!

    

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   LeeGrindinger | Nov 04, 2005 04:42pm | #5

   Thanks Bo, Sphere, I'll just call up the place I got the doors from.Lee

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   Sphere | Nov 04, 2005 01:13am | #4

   Just saw it at Lowes last evening while looking for a nail on type for my french doors ...the mag stuff was cheaper than a nickle nail on strip with gasket...go figgure.

    

   Oh...it is made by Mecklinburg-Duncan as far as I remember.

     Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

   "I don't think it's funny no more"  Nick Lowe.

   Edited 11/3/2005 6:14 pm ET by Sphere

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   DanH | Nov 04, 2005 04:46pm | #6

   About 12 years ago we replaced our front door. The factory compression weatherstripping was lousy, so replaced it (except the hinge side) with magnetic stuff we found at Menards. It was an exact fit into the same slot.

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