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New weatherstripping for screen door
Has anyone replaced the sponge weatherstripping for their screen door.  Looking at ACE hardware that has MD product which was reviewed as "extremely poor" and returned it.  I think new weatherstripping would be beneficial for sound/rattling   while traveling plus keeping out cold or heat.  Interested in anybody who has done this and what you used.  Thanks for looking. :-[
2006 31' IB Anniversary Edition; Tow 97' Wrangler
Re: New weatherstripping for screen door
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Quote from: Robin B  - 
Has anyone replaced the sponge weatherstripping for their screen door.  Looking at ACE hardware that has MD product which was reviewed as "extremely poor" and returned it.  I think new weatherstripping would be beneficial for sound/rattling  while traveling plus keeping out cold or heat.  Interested in anybody who has done this and what you used.  Thanks for looking. :-[
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This is for the entry door, but it may work for the screen door.
Chris
Formerly: 2002 30' IB
Re: New weatherstripping for screen door
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Robin,
I haven't done mine. But thanks for the reminder.
Mine is shot and I had forgot all about it. Now I have another little project to do before our next trip.👍
Lynn and Lori
Re: New weatherstripping for screen door
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I used the foam weather trip from home Depot. It works OK, has stayed in place after 6 months of continual use.
Paul
'92 Mid Bath
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A little while back the weather stripping on two of my bay door openings had pulled back from the door frame.

I called Vince about it and was told to send him the measurements of the openings PLUS a few inches to allow for adjustments.

He also told me to gently press the seal into place WITHOUT stretching the rubber seal. This was to keep the rubber from contracting back and pulling loose.

Still need to order the seals but I do plan on taking his very sound advice.

Just some food for thought when applying the coach door foam.

Kent
2015 27' RB "MissB.Haven"
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Quote from: Kent Heckethorn  - 
I called Vince about it and was told to send him the measurements of the openings PLUS a few inches to allow for adjustments.

He also told me to gently press the seal into place WITHOUT stretching the rubber seal. This was to keep the rubber from contracting back and pulling loose.
Kent,
I called him about two years ago for the same issue.  I ordered the seal and enough to do a couple other compartments.  I took care of the problem door and his advice was spot on.  No more problems except I have to push on the door to lockup.  I have another door that is starting to act up and will take care of that this spring/summer.  It is a real easy job.
Currently: 2008 36' Tiffin Open Road
Previously: 2007 Mid Bath
Re: New weatherstripping for screen door
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The foam seals for the compartment doors and foam seal for the entry/screen door are very different. The seal for the compartments is adhesive-backed half-round compressible "rubber" about 3/8" wide; the seal for the entry door is flat and about 3/4" wide (5/8" is optimum, but the product doesn't come in 5/8").

I used this Frost King rubber seal; it's available on Amazon and from other vendors. I ordered mine from HD; the Frost King stuff they sell in the store is NOT the same material as the seal below, but they can (or, could) get the "good stuff". Be sure to get the correct product number.

FROST KING Sponge Rubber, Adhesive Foam Seal , Black, 10 ft. Overall Length,...

I re-sealed the entry door frame (which I think is what the OP is referring to) right after I posted the information in the post Chris linked to, i.e., ; the material has held up very well with virtually no compression or wear. Thorough removal of the old foam sponge and backing is necessary; most of the (cheap) stuff around my entry door was coming off in small chunks or had turned to "foam dust". I used solvent and a plastic scraper to clean the surfaces before applying the new seal strip. Because the seal is 3/4" wide, it needs to be placed evenly (without stretching, particularly around the corners!) on the full width of the door frame; it fits without overlap if done carefully.



2003 TK has a new home
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Well I got the sponge weatherstripping off the screen door jam.  I used a wooden spatula then found adhesive strip below which I carefully pulled off.  There was some residual adhesive and used WD-40 and rubbed off.  Used GOJO to clean WD-40 off. I will follow up with alcohol cleaning.  I am going to use a felt strip to decrease noise and better insulation while traveling.  Hope this project is not a bust. :o
2006 31' IB Anniversary Edition; Tow 97' Wrangler
Re: New weatherstripping for screen door
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Robin just a FYI you may have to adjust the catch on the screen door when you are done. Depending on the thickness of the material you use. I used the rubber I posted above. It was a little stiffer so I had to adjust the door catch to keep the screen door from sticking. And keeping the main door from opening.
Lynn and Lori
Re: New weatherstripping for screen door
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"I am going to use a felt strip to decrease noise and better insulation while traveling"
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A "felt strip"? Won't that retain moisture, possibly "shed", and probably compress? Why not at least consider the specific Frost King adhesive stripping (not the stuff in the HD store; the product I'm referring to is available online) that I suggested in a post above? Your choice, certainly, but the FK product really does work. Scraping all the cheesy, crumbling foam from around the door jamb and prepping the cleaned surface was tedious enough to do once; the Frost King stuff (again, the specific product mentioned in my post) is holding up very well.

YMMV, of course.
2003 TK has a new home
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So anyway, the insulation strip is next to a screen. So insulating isn't the motive. Keeping bugs out of the inside, and keeping the door from rattling during motion (and slamming when being closed) are. A lighter weight foam works well to mold to irregularities in the mating surface of the door. The door surface should be clean and smooth. RonB
RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB
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Quote from: Duro  - 
Robin just a FYI you may have to adjust the catch on the screen door when you are done. Depending on the thickness of the material you use. I used the rubber I posted above. It was a little stiffer so I had to adjust the door catch to keep the screen door from sticking. And keeping the main door from opening.
I had to do this also.
Chris
Formerly: 2002 30' IB
 
Re: New weatherstripping for screen door
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Well the felt weatherstripping was a bust.  Could not find M-D product at Home Depot or my Ace.  Opted for rubber. After applying it, I find that my screen door is tweaked.  The frame has gaps in it after weatherstripping applied.  Question:  Anyone remove their screen door to tweak or straighten it out? 
2006 31' IB Anniversary Edition; Tow 97' Wrangler
Re: New weatherstripping for screen door
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Quote from: Robin B  - 
After applying it, I find that my screen door is tweaked.  The frame has gaps in it after weatherstripping applied.  Question:  Anyone remove their screen door to tweak or straighten it out? 

My door has a small gap at the top corner. I didn't take the door off and was unsuccessful in trying to straighten it by hand. So I have about a 6" area that doesn't make contact with the seal. The door sure doesn't look bent so I have to figure out whats going on.
Lynn and Lori
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This is what I ended up using. Soft and flexible yet more durable than the original foam. 
Lynn and Lori
Re: New weatherstripping for screen door
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Thanks Duro,  That is the stuff I used first and it was too thick.  I like that thickness for insulation.  My screen door would not shut.  I tried to adjust the door latch but still too tight. 
2006 31' IB Anniversary Edition; Tow 97' Wrangler