663 posts, read 1,777,551 times 26,535 posts, read 57,221,272 times 9,623 posts, read 36,820,937 times Originally Posted by Happs By using mechanical methodology and a process of elimination. 3,592 posts, read 5,493,566 times 10,425 posts, read 39,362,072 times 4,107 posts, read 8,487,817 times 20,423 posts, read 33,400,272 times 8,358 posts, read 4,613,546 times Not to be sarcastic or anything here, but if the door will not slide and is 40 y.o., it may be time to replace with a vinyl slider, as you may not be able to find parts to fit your old door. If the door is 40 y.o., you might also be facing a rehab issue too, with the header of the door framing. If it is sagging, it's probably because of settling of the home itself and warpage of the header, because years ago, they didn't really have stringent building codes like they have today. Your door header may consist of sistered/sandwiched 2x4's, and before replacing a slider or any door/window, you should check and see what type of materials was used in the door header.
In our old house, built in '52, we found that 2x4's were used in the window and door headers, we replaced all headers with sistered 2x8's. That's not the case in some homes though, some builders actually went the extra mile on some construction of old homes, but you definitely need to find out. 93 posts, read 135,250 times 3,312 posts, read 6,630,724 times I had a door that was bad. I used one of these - worked great. It is about 1/3 of the price on Amazon than anywhere in my town. Double check the size before ordering. Super easy and cheap fix. My door slides like new now. Small Sill Track Cover - 72 in long">Small Sill Track Cover - 72 in long Under $15 after shipping Slide Ezzz at Lowe's Free ShippingLow PricesEasy Returns America's best sliding door and glass sliding patio door repair kit.They make the sliding door slide by using a hard, Teflon impregnated, slippery plastic on the corners of the door slide on a hard, slippery plastic glued to the sliding door track / sliding door threshold.
The sliding door will no longer use the sliding door wheels or rollers and the "Sliding Door Repair Kit" uses the sliding door track rail as a guide so the door slides straight! Lasts for thousands and thousands of cycles! Read more about Slide Ezzz Return to TopLearn more about Slide EzzzLowe's Canada is the best place to shop for Slide Ezzz productsAmerica's best sliding door and glass sliding patio door repair kit.They make the sliding door slide by using a hard, Teflon impregnated, slippery plastic on the corners of the door slide on a hard, slippery plastic glued to the sliding door track / sliding door threshold. The sliding door will no longer use the sliding door wheels or rollers and the "Sliding Door Repair Kit" uses the sliding door track rail as a guide so the door slides straight! Lasts for thousands and thousands of cycles! North Shore Commercial Door, Inc New (2) from $60.16 Ships from and sold by North Shore Commercial Door, Inc. Garage Door Bottom Weather Seal Replacement Kit Fits up to 18' Garage Door or two 9' Doors
Sensible Solutions 3020 Storm Shield 20-Foot Garage Door Threshold Liquid Nails LN950 10-Ounce Ultra Duty PolyAdhesive Replace or create a Garage Door Bottom Seal with this easy-to-install kit from North Shore Commercial Door. The kit comes with a plastic track that is made to withstand cracking and hold its shape, and a flexible vinyl strip that is UV-stabilized to hold up through years of service. The Garage Door Bottom Seal is available in 9-foot and 18-foot lengths, and can be cut to size. Mounting hardware is included in the kit for easy installation. This kit helps seal your garage door to provide a better buffer for your house. The seal provides some insulation, as it keeps cold air from seeping in during the winter, and seals the door against water from rain or snow. The seal acts as a barrier to block refuse from blowing in, as well as insects and rodents from squeezing in through gaps. #63,521 in Home Improvements (See top 100) #29 in Home Improvement > Building Supplies > Building Materials > Doors > Garage Doors, Openers & Parts > Garage Door Seals
#186 in Home Improvement > Building Supplies > HVAC > Weatherproofing 10 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Product Warranty: For warranty information about this product, please click here 5 star67%4 star14%3 star14%1 star5%See all verified purchase reviewsTop Customer ReviewsWorked about as well as it could for the type ... Nice seal for uneven garage floorProduct's great at keeping the air and possibly mice out of the garage, and keeping the bottom of the door dry.The screws that were sent were way too big (they compressed the "T" tracks on the two sides and made it impossible to slide the rubber piece down) so I used GRK CAB8114HP Cabinet HandyPak 8 by 1-1/4-Inch Screws, 100 Screws per Package instead which were a lot easier to screw in, and actually fit. I also bought a smaller gasket since I was sent the 5" or 6" instead of the 3" shown here.garage door bottom weather sealThree StarsWorks great, easy to installFour StarsFour StarsOver priced for this product.
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