The gap between the doors; that 1/8” of cold or hot air coming inside from the exterior. Thoughts and examples of solutions to improve your heating or air conditioning budget.
Aluminum doors usually have a piece of kerf pile that is between the doors. The pile can be replaced. The pile comes in two heights; .35 or .45 also it comes in two different widths .35 or .437
A long term solution to replacing the pile is to install a 2 piece astragal. Neoprene, Nylon Brush or Silicone are the best materials. Nylon brush will not wear and stays flexible. Neoprene and Silicone will stay soft for years and not turn hard. Install on the Pull side of the doors – one on each leaf of the doors.
Pemko finish codes in above illustration:
A – Mill Finish Alum
BDG – Bright Dip Gold Anodized Aluminum
C – Clear Anodized Aluminum
D – Dark Bronze Anodized Aluminum
G – Gold Anodized Aluminum
PW – Painted White Aluminum
SN – Satin Nickel Anodized Aluminum
We invite you to visit our many variety of Astragals here on our website or download the Pemko Astragals and Meeting Stiles Catalog section
