Sliding Patio door Missing Seal

Handy Person from Chicago

Jan 28, 2014 10:14 pm

Hi,
Attached are two photos of the bottom of my sliding patio door. I believe product 58-045, Gray Wool Pile, 9/32" x 1/4" will fit?
Thank you,
Bryan

4 Replies

Dave Sr. from SWISCO

Jan 29, 2014 1:14 pm

Hey, Bryan. I honestly can't tell. It's hard to tell what your dimensions are based on these pictures. Would a base of 9/32" fit in the groove? Can you also tell if the height of 1/4" will offer enough of a seal? Just by eyeballing your images, I might go a little higher.

Handy Person from Chicago

Jan 29, 2014 2:39 pm

Yes, 9/32 will fit. The height appears between 8-9/64ths. So, I should consider a higher pile and allow for compaction (what is the reccomended compaction %)? Keep in mind it is below 0F and extremely dry. How will the wood door spacing be affected in the summer humidity?

Paul from SWISCO

Jan 30, 2014 10:09 am

If the height is closer to 1/8", then I wouldn't go any higher then 1/4". This will make sure door can close in all seasons. Wood doors do contract and expand in different seasons, but I don't know exactly how much compression you can expect.