azwildcat74 t1_je9wyv2 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 2:06 PM

Replace the ancient weatherstrip. If it still isn't making good contact they make extended reach weatherstrip.

The_Bogan_Blacksmith t1_jebe65j wrote on March 30, 2023 at 7:57 PM

This... get a utility knife of scraper. Remove that deteriorated foam draft strip and put new stuff down. Shouldn't cost you more than $20

justingod99 t1_jeea3et wrote on March 31, 2023 at 11:54 AM

$20 max…35’ of standard duty rope caulk is under $3 at Walmart. $6 for 15’ of weaterstrip seal for edges.

Funny thing is these new ones are dirt cheap and will last longer and resist cracking unlike the older more expensive “nail-in” rubber seams.

sotired3333 t1_jecvxi5 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:15 AM

Any Links? Had trouble finding one.

azwildcat74 t1_jecwbm2 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:19 AM

https://www.reflectwindow.com/products/kerf-mounted-weatherseal-extended-reach-white?variant=29985018806390&currency=USD&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpaqxnY2F_gIVxf3jBx2PogkGEAQYAyABEgKeAfD_BwE

saml01 t1_jecyzl7 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:40 AM

This but not a white one. When light hits a white one it appears as though the door is open.

imnotsoho t1_jed4c4o wrote on March 31, 2023 at 3:26 AM

I can't find what I am looking for, but they used to make door sweeps for the bottom that push the bottom seal down when the door closes for a tighter seal.

bertieqwerty t1_jedopgh wrote on March 31, 2023 at 7:13 AM

Yes! I had one of these way back when. Had a massive gap at the bottom of my door, and during a huge thunderstorm a snake came in under my door to get out of the rain.