krymis
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How do you guys go about sealing a barn slide type door. The new house has a nice 12x12' barn slide door but it is not insulated or sealed and I can see sunlight. I live in pa and want that thing sealed nice and tight.
sealing a barn type door...
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rsanter
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how about 2 flaps of rubber that will meet when its closed
bob
bob
Let me know how this works for ya, ive got to do the same thing on( 2 )7ft doors i need sealed tight for paint booth ,thanks ahead of time,mike.
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FunfDreisig
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Sealing sliding barn doors is easy at the bottom and sides. The top can be a little tougher depending on the track system.
At the bottom, you attach a "blade" to the doors that fits into a groove.
At the sides, you install "fins" that stick out from the wall and the end of the door. These "fins" overlap when the door is closed (think sliding glass door).
At the top, the seal depends on whether the track is attached under the jam or on the outside wall above the jam. For tracks under the jam you install a "top fin" that fits against the track itself. For wall mounts you need a trim strip that fit tightly against inside of the door.
FWIW I live in a cabin with 8 exterior sliding barn doors that form the majority of two walls. So I've thought about this a bit
Funf Dreisig
At the bottom, you attach a "blade" to the doors that fits into a groove.
At the sides, you install "fins" that stick out from the wall and the end of the door. These "fins" overlap when the door is closed (think sliding glass door).
At the top, the seal depends on whether the track is attached under the jam or on the outside wall above the jam. For tracks under the jam you install a "top fin" that fits against the track itself. For wall mounts you need a trim strip that fit tightly against inside of the door.
FWIW I live in a cabin with 8 exterior sliding barn doors that form the majority of two walls. So I've thought about this a bit
Funf Dreisig
68rustang
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I realize this thread is more than two years old but would you mind posting some pics?
I think I have a pretty good idea in my mind of what I want to do but there is no sense in reinventing the wheel if I don't have to.
TIA.
"brush" type seals work well.
here is a site that shows how to mount them.
you should be able to find them at any big box store
http://www.memtechbrush.com/brush-seals/sliding-doors.htm
here is a site that shows how to mount them.
you should be able to find them at any big box store
http://www.memtechbrush.com/brush-seals/sliding-doors.htm