Door waterproofing.

[Epbowen]

I'm looking for suggestions on how to make this knife edge water tight. I put the edging on, but I'm not sure it will keep the northwest rain out. What suggestions do you guys have??


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[zippy]

you need something that compresses when you shut it. A bead wont do it.



something like this. Got a bead to go on the lip and then a squashy section that can cover all if any uneven parts.

You might have to adjust your hinges as really you don't want to crush, just squeeze.

[Epbowen]

Actually the bead on the knife edge started out with the seal bulb, but it was just toi thick. So I trimmed it off so the door would close. But of course now I look at it and think "dohhh" what keeps the water out.

[tac422]

Instead of cutting the "bulb" part off completely, just cut along the inside to allow it to compress even further....

[Epbowen]

Well, another trip to the auto parts house. Unless someone knows a cheaper place?

[working on it]

Instead of cutting the "bulb" part off completely, just cut along the inside to allow it to compress even further....

+1 that's what I did...used '67-'72 Chevy Truck front doorseals (right & left). the mitered corners fit perfectly for my door design

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