How to Guide

PRODUCT GUIDE
Wood Patio Doors (JPG012)
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SWINGING PATIO DOOR WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT
FRAME/THRESHOLD/ASTRAGAL/MULLION WEATHERSTRIP
When replacing both
the side and the head
weatherstrip in the
frame, install head
weatherstrip rst.
Threshold weatherstrip
ts into a kerf in
the exterior side of
the sill on outswing
patio doors. Astragal
weatherstrip runs
vertically along the
astragal (between
the two panels of a
French style inswing or
outswing patio door)
or mullion (between
the operating panel
and the non-operating
panel).
1. Open operating
panel.
2. Grip weatherstrip
and gently pull out
of kerf.
When replacing frame weatherstrip, if applicable, trim and overlap the
new weatherstrip in the same way as the old weatherstrip.
1. Cut new weatherstrip to length.
2. Work the attachment barb into the kerf from one end to the other.
DOOR SWEEP
The door sweep ts underneath the operating door panel and lls
the gap between the sill and the panel. Due to continual contact with
the sill, the door sweep may lose its shape and cease to provide an
effectiveseal.
1. Remove operating panel.
2. Lay panel on at work surface.
3. Remove staples in
door sweep with
needle nose pliers or
side cutters.
4. Pull door sweep
loose by starting at
one end and working
to the other.
5. Clean old sealant off
rail with putty knife.
6. Trim new door sweep
to same length as the
existing one.
7. Cover face (the side with the kerf) of new door sweep with silicone
sealant.
8. Work attachment barbs into kerfs from one end of the panel to the
other.
9. Secure sweep to the door panel with staples and wipe off sealant
squeeze-out. Reinstall panel.
SILL WEATHERSTRIP
Outswing
1. Open operating
panel all the way.
2. Grip weatherstrip
and gently pull out
of kerf.
3. Cut new weatherstrip
to length.
4. Work the attachment
barb into the kerf
from one end to
theother.
Inswing
1. Open operating
panel all the way.
2. Unscrew threshold
screws in saddle.
3. Lift up saddle; grip
weatherstrip and
gently pull out
ofkerf.
4. Work the attachment
barb into the kerf at
saddle and in sill.
5. Apply silicone sealant to each end of the weatherstrip.
6. Tighten adjustment screws in saddle.
ASTRAGAL WEATHERSTRIP
1. Open door all
theway.
2. Locate the accessible
weatherstrip.
3. Grip weatherstrip
and gently pull out
of kerf.
4. Cut new weatherstrip
to length.
5. Work the attachment
barb into the kerf
from one end to theother.
Outswing Sill
Inswing Sill
Head
weatherstrip
Side jamb
weatherstrip
Door sweep
Astragal
weatherstrip
Weatherstrip
Sealant
Saddle
Weatherstrip
WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT - CONTINUED