Weatherstripping Headache: Looking for Advice

portach king

Hello again everyone,

I was painting my front door and noticed the weatherstripping was looking fairly weathered.

I decided to replace it and ordered this weatherstripping from Screwfix.

It arrived just today, but it won't fit into the slot at all. It falls out without a notion of gripping. I see now that the one from Screwfix states on the packet that it is for a 3 mm gap around the frame, whereas the original fitted into a 5 mm gap, but that wasn't clear from the website at all. I already cut off a bit of the Screwfix material to fit the top of the door, so returning it seems like a lost cause.

Is there anything I can do? Would sticking it in place with silicone be madness? Or should I cut my losses and order this instead from Silver's Hardware?

That might even be a better product. Would be eager to hear from other users.

Thanks again!

10-10-20

Hmm - looks a bit like this one:

https://doorandwindowparts.ie/product/munster-joinery-and-wooden-door-draught-proofing-seal-in-5-metre-lengths-brown/

Otherwise pop him an email and he'll do his best to identify it.

portach king

That's the stuff alright.

Do you think I should only use the same seal as before and save the screwfix one for another day/job (already thinking I could nail it around the attic hatches)

10-10-20

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120996186#Comment_120996186

Yep, 100%!