First i measured the old threshold in place.
French door threshold detail.
The new threshold arrived in good shape with all the hardware included.
It s the first step in weatherproofing the entrance to your home followed by the installation of door insulation products such as plastic bronze or foam weatherstripping around door frame edges.
Preparing the new threshold.
Whatever material is used all pans should have a dam on the ends and along the inside edge.
One door can be latched shut while the.
One other feature of french door construction is the hardware slide latch in the center of the head jamb and one in the threshold to keep the door secure.
Let s explore door threshold types for your exterior doors.
37 in x 4 625 in wood door threshold install with screws item 130223 model 45837oaksl45837oaksl.
I d need to trim the new one down a bit since it was a little over 72.
The threshold provides an air tight between your floor and the bottom of the door.
Amazon s choice for french door threshold m d building products 78618 1 1 8 inch by 5 5 8 inch 73 inch th394 adjustable aluminum and hardwood sill inswing mill 4 2 out of 5 stars 135.
Figure 3 26 above flashing details above and below an exterior door.
I had been unnecessarily worried about it after reading some of the amazon reviews.