I plan to install this on an exterior 36 " door. With this installed is there any air leakage from where the straps wrap around the door sides?
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I have mine mounted on an interior door. With that said, the nylon straps used are very heavy duty and I am afraid you would lose your seal, even with weather stripping.
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There are straps that wrap around to the back of the door and kind of wrap the door with the anchor itself. You have to crank down on the straps to get it really tight so don't do it on a flimsy door. I was actually worried my solid wood exterior door would start cracking but so far so good.
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I have been using this product with clients for about 3 months. I have never had any issues with slippage or tearing of any type with the door anchor. It gets used about 6 times a week. Hope this helps.
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I had a 32" opening and the doors came in at 31". I thought that's how a 36" worked, it comes smaller but probably not in your case. plain the doors down or send them back
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Hi. The door seals tight, but there is a convenient chimney hole in the top center, about 1 inch diameter, where I always run my temp probe wire. Works great.
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Mine has been outside for months with no problem. If you didn't install the weatherproof grommet on the backside properly then it will leak.
936759
No door does not fit tightly! It is supposed to just hang there and be loose for air circulation!
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While I agree with Mr. Ilecki as to the seal fitting under the garage door and that it is really a matter of adjusting your door's travel, using a machinist's rule, I found the thickest part of the cross section to be .5 inches. I installed this product last fall and am very pleased with it. It remedied the problem we had with a straight-edged door with a good seal installed, not being able to seal against an uneven garage floor in the area of the doors' sealing area. It has kept the rain and melting snow out and ended the problems with drafts.
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I have used bubble wrap over my in window airconditioners for several years. And also over draftyl windows. It is a good insulator and the the drafts do not get through - Dot
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We installed ours on an outside door last October. So far, no problems but the rainy season hasn't hit yet.
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Yes, I have this and my doors are 36". You won't have to trim it down so it will be easy to install.
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No problem with wind only friends pushing the gate to squeeze by. I put an electronic latch on and have had no more problems. As of this date I am still very satisfied with the setup.
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It stopped wind and water leaks for me. Two neighbors also had a problem and purchased the storm shield after they noticed my install. Tips: Layout the shield for a week or more before cutting/trim and using adhesive. It gives the rubber/ plastic a chance to flatten out to give the best fit. It came w/ construction adhesive caulk which I don't care for. My neighbor and I used silicone sealant and it works great. Measure carefully after layout before cutting. I saw this in Handyman magazine & I believe it is a good idea for a better seal even if you didn't have a leak.
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I live in Massachusetts and the door goes out to the porch. Havent noticed any cold air coming in. We have 3 cats and a dog who use it.
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Only blocking of direct air flow will be effected it should provide some savings but not very much, this door is just a vinyl single membrane but does seal the opening.
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The flap isn't bad...if the weather is incorrigible, I just put the door on that closes the flap. The part that needs to be sealed well is the other side of the door where the two sliding doors overlap. Be sure that is sealed well or you will be heating the outdoors.
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For the close install that I did, there are points on this gate latch that can be ground down to gain necessay clearances. Otherwise, I'd have to go outside to measure and it is very cold with fresh snow so at this moment, I'll pass on the measuring, at least 'til this afternoon.