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Concealed Interlocking Hinge Door Weather Strip

There are many advantages to this type of weather strip over other types such as vinyl, pile and neoprene. First and foremost, it will last the life of the door. Also, the door will operate freely with no additional force needed to close it. Below is illustrated two of the most commonly used combinations of weather strips. There are others.

No. 7 (jamb) & No.8 (door) No.1 (hinge side):

No cutting on head and lock side of jamb to install hook strip No.7. On the hinge side, a kerf ( thin slot ) should be made approximately 1/8” deep along the length of the door stop to receive the wide side flange of strip No.1. This is done with a kerfing saw. Door must be rabbeted on the head and lock side and slotted on the hinge side. Nail heads will be visible, 1-½“ spacing.

No. 17 (head, lock and hinge side on jamb and on door)

Weather strip No. 17 must be kerfed ( as above ) into jamb and door. Door must be rabbeted on the head and lock side and slotted on the hinge side. Nail heads are hidden, 4“-5“ spacing. A nail holder is used to install nails.

Double Hung Windows: There are many systems, Series 10UP is most common. See Window Weatherstrip.

Cutting Details: Details are available and are for reference only. The depth of a rabbet will vary according to the clearance in the opening.