How do I fix the draft in my patio door?
Jan 29, 2008 by Mels | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
My sliding patio door has a draft between the stationary portion and the sliding portion when it is closed. When it is windy snow and/or rain will come through this space as well. I tried some weather stripping, but because it slides the adhesive has worn off. Does anyone know of a solution, or a different type of weatherstripping made for this issue? I have had no luck at hardware stores.
It is difficult, if not impossible to purchase off the shelf to re do weather stripping on the patio door.
See if you can find out the make of door from either construction drawing or going to Lowes, Menards, or Home Depot and try to identify the door. Could be Anderson, Pella, or about 10 others. If you can Order EXACT REPLACEMENT SEALS They cost about $25. I have an Anderson patio doors and they warranty those for 20 years and so far, I think Pella also has a 20 year warranty.
The second answer I have for you is to go out and buy a Patio Storm door. Those install right over the outside frame of the patio door with about 20 screws. Easy to do. I have 4 patio door each has a storm door. It will totally eliminate drafts as they are very tight seals around the storm door.
They cost around $129 to 169 each depending on width of the door. I would not be without them since once installed, the patio door, worth about a $1000 is also protected from the weather and will last literally 50 years, and not rot out.
James M | Jan 29, 2008
Hi
check the company that manufactures your door
or you could used the kit for patio door
it a plastic film and adhesive that covers the complete door
pcc122 | Jan 29, 2008
try clear silicone.
john28652 | Jan 29, 2008
Seal & Peal Is a clear caulking that will fill in the crack where the cold and wet is blowing thru. Then in the spring you just peel & pull it out .This stuff is made to be removed with no mess and no tools. Well you will need a caulk gun to install it. This will seal out 100% of the draft and stay put till you take it off. First, clean the door frame with a wet rag ,open the door a crack to clean in between and get it GOOD AND DRY! You could even use blow drier.With the door closed, Caulk all the way around where the sliding door meets the frame and stationary panel. This stuff STINKS! (Until it dries) You can speed up the drying time with the blow dryer. In the spring just peel it off & through it away. Good luck
Mr. M. | Jan 29, 2008
You can buy some weather stripping that has a double stick tape on one half and is flexible on the other half. It's mainly used for the bottom of doors but you can use it for your application. So you would stick it to the door and push the flexible part just slightly against the other panel so it would bridge the gap on your door.
rob89434 | Jan 30, 2008