Pella French doors weatherstripping, 20 years old, in-swing

Home Owner from California

Jun 27, 2018 4:43 pm

I want to replace the bottom weatherstripping on my Pella Architectural series French Doors. They were installed about 20 years ago (1997 or 1998). The doors swing in. Each door is about 78-1/2" H x 35-1/2" W x 1-7/8" D.

Additionally, I want to know what vertical weatherstripping to use on the same doors.

And any instructions on how to replace each would be appreciated. Do the doors have to be removed from hinges in order to replace bottom weatherstripping?

Thank you.

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Tom from SWISCO

Jul 3, 2018 9:46 am

We may have something for you. For the bottom sweep, can you tell me the distance between the two kerfs, center-to-center?

As for the vertical weatherstripping, please remove a small sample and show me a clear picture of its end profile. Knowing the dimensions of the end profile would also be a big help.

Home Owner from Johnson City,New York

Aug 17, 2024 12:04 pm

Do you have the replacement sweep for this door?

Tom from SWISCO

Aug 19, 2024 10:01 am

I'm afraid the previous customer never got back to us with the information we requested. I'd be happy to look into it further, but I still need answers to the questions I asked previously. Might that be something you can provide?

Home Owner from IL

Yesterday 1:18 pm

I have a similar problem with my deteriortating bottom weatherstripping. This Pella door is approx 25 years old. The maaarkings on the glass is "INSULSHIELD 892 if that helps

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Tom from SWISCO

Today 9:15 am

We unfortunately don't sell this exact bottom sweep. One possible alternative is to use our 58-176. This wraps around the bottom of the door and installs on the sides using screws. The catch is that you will need to drill new holes, which isn't always possible, depending on the door. It's also only compatible with 1-3/4" wide doors. Yours looks like it might be a little wider but that kind of thing is difficult to tell from just a photo of a tape measure.

Profile view of the duo-durometer door bottom sweep