Entry doors

[rodster_67]

Last summer I replaced a steel door with a new fiberglass entry door and you would think they could come up with a better way to seal it in the corner. Noticed cool air around the area at night and saw some light coming through during the day.

Maybe I'll just fill the small void with a little caulk. ? Suggestions?

Also noticed in the installation instructions had a requirement for roof overhang but of course the house was built without any roof over the door so it's completely exposed to the elements.

The exposure to the elements was the reason for the replacement (rotting jamb at the base) so I went with a composite frame. If I was building new I'd certainly consider some time of roof overhang. Luckily the front of the house has a porch so no issue there.

Oh, and the kicker to replacing the door, the new door required a 1/2" larger RO height!

Replaced my detached garage entry door and the same brand door was also 1/2" taller!

Beware if you are replacing doors.

 

[ADSR]

Just stick a small piece of backer rod in there.

 

[JSmiley]

My doors came with little foam wedges with double sided tape on one side. You just stick them in the corners after installation and it seals it right up.

 

[rodster_67]

My door came with the foam wedges too but for the bottom corners. Seems the 'flaw' in my current weatherstrip design is the small triangle area that isn't filled. Perhaps a piece of backer or foam weatherstrip like LordD suggested.