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Choosing a French Door Threshold Replacement

Thresholds fill in gaps in the bottoms of doors, and provide protection against water, draughts, and bugs throughout the year. A threshold that is lower is safer for pushchairs, wheelchairs or prams and connects indoor and outdoor spaces more effectively.

When advising your clients on their repairing french doors door threshold options it is essential to be aware of the various options available.

Weathered

The threshold of an exterior door is an essential element of any door system. It provides protection from the elements as well as an effortless transition between indoor and outdoor space. However, it is important to strike the right balance between security and fashion when selecting the threshold for your external door system. Alongside being a necessity to keep the home weatherproof, thresholds play an important role in ensuring the safety of the user by preventing tripping and also restricting access for those who have mobility problems or wheelchairs. There are a variety of thresholds, so customers can choose the one that is suitable for their home.

A threshold that is weathered is a great option for exterior doors, as it offers exceptional rates of weather protection and creates a solid barrier to keep water, wind and draughts out. This type of threshold is recessed or sunk into the floor with a rise of 14mm. This minimizes the risk of tripping and also provides a secure seal against the weather. Weathered thresholds are recommended for all exterior doors since they offer higher levels of weatherproofing than non-weathered alternatives. The higher height of thresholds with weathered coatings may make them unsuitable to some users, especially those with wheelchairs and pushchairs/prams.

The thresholds that are not weathered tend to be lower in height. A lot of them are just millimetres off of the ground. This means that they are less likely for them to cause tripping hazards. They also offer an easy transition between indoors and outdoors which allows the two areas to be connected in a way that is open and accessible. Although they may not be as weatherproof as a weatherproof option, they are ideal for homeowners who want to improve the aesthetics of their home without sacrificing security or practicality.

If you plan to replace french doors with bifold your french door glass replacement doors or they have a threshold that is not weathered, installing a new threshold can be a simple DIY project. It will help reduce the unevenness of the gaps at bottom of doors and also protect against water ingress and drafts. It is possible to attach a new threshold to an existing sill, however the old threshold must be removed first. To remove the threshold, stick an uncut bar (aka pry bar) between it and the subsill and carefully lift up the center section. If the ends of your threshold are secured to the floor, you can use a hammer to pry them free of the jambs. After the threshold is removed, clean away any residual mortar and sand the area until it has an even surface. It is recommended that you apply a foam sealant that expands beneath the threshold prior to installing it. This will keep it in place, and fill any air gaps.