Weatherstrip for wood windows

A quick learner from Marysville says:
July 22, 2016
We have beautiful fir windows built in 2001 that are rotting due to water infiltration that bypasses the weatherstripping. The weatherstripping is a wool pile with a flimsy piece of plastic embedded in the middle of the pile. The weatherstripping is exactly like the one in your video demonstrating how to measure for replacement. The window manufacturer embedded the 3/16" W x 3/16" H weatherstripping in a kerf that limits the crushed pile height to 1/16". The kerf measures 3/16" W x 3/32" H. We are desperately trying to protect our investment! Research indicates a vinyl may be best to prevent moisture problems. The windows have 1/2" to work with from the exterior edge of the frame that holds the glass (we have casements), to the frame that holds the glass. The existing 3/16" kerf is centered in the 1/2" available space. I am not familiar with your company website to search for replacement weatherstripping by our measurement criteria. If you can offer some help, we will be grateful! Thank you,
Profile picture of Tom
Tom from SWISCO responded:
July 22, 2016
We would be happy to help! Could you send us some photos so we can identify the proper part for you?
A quick learner from Marysville says:
July 22, 2016
Here are representative photos of the existing weatherstrip. Would you recommend a vinyl with new installation that disregards the existing kerf? Rain easily bypasses the existing broom style
User submitted photos of wool pile.
Profile picture of Tom
Tom from SWISCO responded:
July 26, 2016
Thank you. The closest match we have is our 58-021 with a 3/16" wide base and a 3/16" high pile. This comes with a fin to help reduce moisture. I'm not sure if we have anything that would keep moisture out better, necessarily. That is exactly what the fin is for. It's possible your old seal is just old and worn. If you want to use a different kind of weatherseal, we offer many different kinds but I'm not sure what would work better. There's not really a 1:1 replacement. You can see all of our weatherseal here.
Gray Pile Weatherseal, 3/16" x 3/16"
Gray Pile Weatherseal, 3/16" x 3/16"
58-021
$9.40
How to Cut Out Pile Weatherstripping
How to Cut Out Pile Weatherstripping
VIDEO
WATCH >
Identifying Replacement Weatherstripping
Identifying Replacement Weatherstripping
VIDEO
WATCH >
Reply to Thread
Use this form to ask a follow-up question or to share your experience regarding this subject.
(your email address will be kept private and is only used to inform you when a response has been made)
Current wait time is 3-4 business days
We promise that one of our experts will personally get back to you as soon as they are able. Thank you very much for your patience and understanding. If your inquiry is time-sensitive, please feel free to reach us at (888) 991-1929 or at help@swisco.com.