Choosing a French Door Threshold Replacement
Thresholds fill in gaps at the bottom of doors and protect against water, draughts, and bugs all through the all the time. A threshold that is lower also offers the safety of pushchairs and wheelchairs and also connects the both outdoor and indoor spaces.
It is important to know the various options available in advising customers on their French door threshold choices.
Weathered
The threshold of an exterior door is an essential feature of any door system, offering protection from the elements as well as an effortless transition between outdoor and indoor space. However, it is essential to strike the right balance between safety and fashion when selecting the threshold for your external door system. Alongside being a necessity for keeping the home weatherproof thresholds play an essential role in user safety by preventing tripping, and limiting accessibility to those who have mobility issues or wheelchairs. There are a variety of thresholds and customers can pick the one that is best for their home.
A weathered threshold is a fantastic option for doors on the outside, since it provides exceptional weather protection and also creates an effective barrier to keep water, wind and draughts from. This kind of threshold is recessed or sunk into the floor, leaving a 14mm rise. This reduces tripping hazards and provides an effective seal against the weather. Weathered thresholds are recommended for all doors that are external, as they offer greater weatherproofing than non-weathered options. However, the greater height of thresholds that are weathered could make them unsuitable for certain people, particularly those who use pushchairs or wheelchairs.
Unweathered thresholds are typically smaller in height, and many only a few millimetres above the ground, meaning they are less likely to create any tripping risks. They can also provide an effortless transition between indoors and outdoor which allows the two areas to be connected in a way that is open and accessible. While they may not be as weatherproof as a weatherproofed option, they are ideal for homeowners looking to enhance the look of their home without sacrificing protection or practicality.
If your French doors are currently fitted with an unweathered threshold or you're planning to replace them, a new threshold is a DIY project that can help smooth out the uneven gaps at the bottom of doors, and also shield against water ingress and drafts. like this is possible to attach a new threshold to an existing sill, however the threshold that was previously installed will need to be removed first. To take off the old sill, you need to place the flat bar between it and the subsill. Carefully pry up the middle section. If the edges of your threshold have been nailed into place using a hammer to pull them off of the jambs. Once the threshold has been removed, clean away any mortar left behind and sand the area to an even surface. It is recommended to spray an expanding foam sealant under the threshold before reinstalling it. This will keep it in place and fill any air gaps.