How to replace an exterior door threshold plate

[@tonyanorris6574]

My husband and adult son had just spent almost an hour taking out old strip and TRYING to put in new strip. They was fighting with it and all. I got tired of watching them. KZbind how to put it in, got your video. I showed him the video and it popped right into place 2 minutes top!!! Thank you for videos like this!!!

[@DIYwithWayne]

We loved your comment. We could visualize the whole thing! That rubber piece can be a bear. Thank you for making our day. Please consider liking and subscribing to our channel, it will make finding our videos easier. Thanks again and have a great day!

[@rolandharris2706]

Please try to make it seem like it was their idea. Those young men did their best. The worst thing a young woman can do is make it seem like they failed.

[@martinbachmann6283]

@@rolandharris2706 Roland, ahHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! I accidentally snorted some of my iced-tea out my nose when I read your comment! LOVED it! And yes, you "kinda" got a point here.

[@cstephanszumba]

Haaahahaha! Bosses dont think they need bosses! haha!

[@kcorbiekeli4816]

Great video thank you so much. I I work with lumber. All four sides of those boards should have been painted and liquid nails used in between. You know wood is👀. It always moves in time. You might want to consider taking it back up and doing that. I know this video is 2 years old but Nature always wins. Water will get in there and move those boards.... Eventually 🤗. But it is a great video and thank you so much for posting it. It is very helpful. Tell Izzy I said hi 🥰

[@DIYwithWayne]

Thanks for your suggestion. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@GalaxyBeyondTheStars]

Wayne, please tell Izzy I love her and that she's doing a great job helping. Thanks for making this video!

[@DIYwithWayne]

Will do! Thanks for taking the time to comment! Izzy and I would appreciate it, if you would subscribe and like our video. Thanks and have a great day! Wayne

[@jshlnd14]

For those watching. A quick little tip, the nail gun will not nail into concrete, which is what was happening when his nailer had issues, it was jamming the nail gun. any type of construction adhesive would work perfectly fine for that. Nail into the wood, glue to the concrete.

[@DIYwithWayne]

You make a good point about using glue if on concrete but in my case, it is a low cost nail gun that jams sometimes. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@joeyaz1521]

Glue over pinning to concrete? 🤔 you’re sus

[@TerryJoneys2464]

@@joeyaz1521 whats sus? I have concrete floor that needs a door thrushold.

[@gayleturner945]

@@TerryJoneys2464 I think sus is short for suspicious.

[@HeyZeus667]

@@DIYwithWayne, more than likely, it was low pressure on the compressor. The gun didn't seem jammed, it was still spitting out staples, but it wasn't driving them deep enough, which usually means low pressure.

[@Barrettpi]

Wayne you do a great job of explaining things.....you have a slow pace and show all steps....great job...I am a teacher

[@DIYwithWayne]

You are very kind. I try to pace my videos for the novice DIY person, and I'm southern, so I tend to talk and move slower! Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

[@martinbachmann6283]

@@DIYwithWayne Mr. Wayne, I be a Southern man myself down here In a nice area of Florida, which is good, but way too many yanks are coming in here now. The "Southern-style" is just fine in my book!

[@danbrown6529]

Thank you Wayne for the video. It was very helpful and you have a good teaching style. Please post more videos like this. I have a exterior door that doesn’t seal on the side because it wasn’t installed properly. I am trying to get the nerve to remove the casing so I can reshim the jamb and eliminate the draft.

[@DIYwithWayne]

Glad it was helpful! I have about a couple of hundred videos posted, check them out. Maybe something else to interest you. Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

[@gayleturner945]

What a big help your video is! I have been fiddling with a back door threshold that does not have any wood part leading outside. It is the metal/rubberstripping unit and about 1/2 inch of cement. Cheap 1989 house! Now I might actually get something done instead of messing around. Hubby will appreciate me, for sure!

[@DIYwithWayne]

Good luck with your project and have a great day.

[@phajeb001]

The guy who came to put in our door didn’t know how to put in the weather stripping. He left it on the door entry and told me it didn’t fit. So now I’m here. You made it look simple!

[@DIYwithWayne]

LOL It's hard to believe the guy that installed the door could not install the weather strip. I hope you got it installed and please let us know how it went. Thank you for visiting and good luck with your weather strip.

[@phajeb001]

DIYwithWayne Thanks for your help, it took less than a few mins. He told me the strip didn’t fit? I didn’t understand what he was saying until I saw your video but it made all too much sense. The guy probably didn’t want to stay any longer in the cold. I still paid for the installation.

[@ivy4559]

Thank you SO much Wayne! I wish I could have you come out to my house to tell me all the things I need to do to fix things!

[@DIYwithWayne]

Glad I could help. I wish I could come to everyone's house but KZbin is the best I can do. Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

[@cstephanszumba]

Good Job! I need a few thresholds replaced, I will also copy your technique of running a sliver of paper underneath the door to check weather stripping seal and shim adjust as needed. Thank you!

[@DIYwithWayne]

Good luck with your project and have a great day.

[@mikeelmoretalks]

I live in Miami, FL but am moving back to Oklahoma.....you may not live in Oklahoma but your personality got me excited about going back home. AND helped me get that damn rubber strip in place. I tried the arch and thumb and was clumsy and irritated with....the video confirmed i was doing the right thing and calmed me down..and it went right in...haha..

[@DIYwithWayne]

Glad I could help. Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

[@Tomas-bd9uv]

Who needs a dad when I got youtube. Thanks Wayne

[@DIYwithWayne]

Glad I could help! Good luck with your project and have a great day.

[@spaceantelope1]

Thanks Wayne. Great job great video! Great looking dog too! What a sweetheart!!

[@DIYwithWayne]

Max, thank you for the kind comments and for visiting, have a great day.

[@nicklangmusic]

Dang, this was SUPER helpful. Just learned that it’s even called the “threshold” today, and now I’m a little more informed at the replacement process. Thanks for this vid, and for the brief dog content!

[@DIYwithWayne]

Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

[@MAGAMAN]

I like the all metal thresholds and a door shoe with the rubber strip. With the rubber part on the door, it doesn't get stepped on and lasts longer. Some of the door shoes can be adjusted so you won't have the issue you initially had with the gap.

[@DIYwithWayne]

I agree with your assessment but in this case, it was easer to replace with the same item. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@TheDylan6908]

Thank you Sir. Nice neat effective job. And your pup looks like a sweetheart.

[@DIYwithWayne]

Hi Rich, thank you kindly for your thoughtful comments. Your little guy looks like a cutie. Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

[@monkusbee]

Sweet pup!

[@DIYwithWayne]

She was the best! We miss her everyday. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@markw4820]

Great video and easy to follow with a nice pace. I’d probably use an adjustable threshold just to avoid the problem you had at the end with the seal.

[@DIYwithWayne]

I have used the adjustable thresholds before but I just replaced with the same I removed. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@marksin515]

I like that idea. I was wondering all along how he was estimating how much to shimming to do. I guess that would be a good addition to a video on this topic.

[@psegre]

Wow, that’s so easy to put the rubber seal in, thanks!

[@DIYwithWayne]

Happy to help! Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

[@RatchetsApprentice]

Thanks for making this I appreciate the pointers as I have a house built in 1890 with a weird one room addition on the back set directly on a concrete slab that I've been trying to fix up and the threshold was put in all wrong this really helped!

[@DIYwithWayne]

We are so glad to help you with your project. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@lindseylilly-grinstead9036]

Super helpful! Thank you! Izzy looks like an excellent helper!

[@DIYwithWayne]

Happy to help! Thank you for letting us know you found it helpful. Izzy is the boss for sure! Have a great day.

[@dougb8207]

Nice job! I had questions about cutting tools and water concerns, but see they've already been answered (many times). I'm glad I didn't start my job without considering water, need to look into sill plate and flashing to see how those work for thresholds. Thank you.

[@DIYwithWayne]

You are very welcome and thank you for visiting, have a great day.

[@Powerfade54]

You can add a toe kick plate the outside door to mitigate the space. You can also add a piece of slide on weather stripping to the bottom of your door to seal the draft.

[@DIYwithWayne]

Thank you for the suggestions. We added a very thin shim below the threshold to correct the small air gap. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@aliensmother]

Thank you for this video! I'm a landlord and we try to do as much of the repairs ourselves as we can. Replacing threshold isn't one I've had to address often, thankfully. This video was helpful! Might I suggest?: I would have liked to see how and what you cut the aluminum piece with. Also, would have been helpful to see how you determined how much you needed to build up under the threshold (some might have chosen to wrap the exposed wood with aluminum?), just a mention that when an original threshold is removed it sometimes requires a bit more surgery to release from it's seat, how you determined the height and cutting the door, and solving the issue with the gap... which I usually resolve with a sweep installed with screws on the inside and outside of the door, but not every knows that. Oh, and I adore Izzy! Thanks again for the helpful video!

[@DIYwithWayne]

Hello Kristen, I cut the aluminum with a jig saw. I build up the threshold based on the gap I had above the old one. I could have added more information but I like to keep the videos from getting too long. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@MyChannel-wx2zv]

Yes, understanding what tools were used would be super helpful.

[@af31ns]

Kristen, I still don't think he answered your question adequately. Before removing the old threshold, I would have inserted thin pieces of wood between the bottom of the door and the threshold to determine how much build up is needed.

[@dougb8207]

This set of question/answers was helpful to me. I also wondered about the cutting tool; hope I can get a straight cut with a jigsaw. Another video used a handheld bandsaw, but I don't have one. My garage door threshold isn't graded well, so water runs toward the door instead of away from it. I had some pros in who also helped with weatherstripping, and they just used sweeps also. I thought that was a bit cheap and maybe inadequate, but they're a huge improvement and probably good enough.

[@Calico_on_pawz131]

Good job. Easy to understand. Cool pooch.

[@DIYwithWayne]

Thank you for your nice comments. Hope you find this video helpful. Please continue to visit our channel and have a great day.

[@vinmauser6671]

Excellent tutorial, thank you! I have a 1"+ gap under my workshop door w/ concrete floor. I've screwed on a thick rubber sweep but last winter a rodent sized hole got chewed through it. I want to install this but since I often roll heavy items through that doorway on steel castors. The whole floor is approx level but it raises up just a little at the door, so maybe inverting your idea, and attaching it to the bottom of the door could work. Just shim enough so when the door is closed, the rubber strip would come into contact with the concrete. I'm not 100% sure the fine details yet, but your video inspired me to come up with a way to seal it good once and for all. Cheers!

[@DIYwithWayne]

I see your problem and your idea may work. If you do try it, reply back and us us know how it worked. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

[@vinmauser6671]

@@DIYwithWayne OK Wayne, I'll do that. Maybe someone else may benefit after I come up with a working solution. Till then, Cheers!

[@anamericanentrepreneur]

I can see your dog was supervising you. 😀

[@DIYwithWayne]

Yes she was! Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@ethelperry4529]

Again, thank you. A good day to you, also. 😊

[@DIYwithWayne]

Ethel you are very kind, thank you.

[@randyjerrett3385]

Nicely done sir!!!

[@DIYwithWayne]

Thank you kindly! Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

[@michaelrutledge7048]

Good job!! However, I would have back-primed and painted ALL of the plywood and set the threshold in a bed of caulk. Also, shim the threshold up to completely seal to the door bottom.

[@DIYwithWayne]

Priming the plywood would be a good idea but this door is on a covered porch and does not get wet. Also we did shim the threshold later. Thanks for visiting and have a great day.

[@gregd.88]

I was just getting ready to do this very job and stumbled over your video. Thanks, now the wife will think I know exactly what I am doing. NOT!!!

[@DIYwithWayne]

Hi Greg, Good luck! I hope all goes well, I'm sure you will do a great job. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Please let us know how your repair goes. Hope you have a great day!

[@capnkente1]

Nice video, Wayne......very informative. I have 3 doors in my barndominium that need threshold work. Getting overrun with beetles! Thank you for taking the time to put this out.

[@shareetha_]

Thank you so much for making this video!

[@DIYwithWayne]

You are so welcome! Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@HelpfulHarry]

Mans got the Midas Touch

[@DIYwithWayne]

Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@oliversocksoff]

This video is a life saver! I had the same exact problem. Thank you!

[@DIYwithWayne]

John, so glad you found our video useful! Thank you for taking the time to leave your nice comment! We enjoy knowing we were able to help someone! Thanks again and have a great day!

[@leahbarnes5612]

Easy to follow and understand--thanks!

[@DIYwithWayne]

Hi Leah, glad it was helpful! Thank you for taking the time to leave your comment. Feed back is always welcome. Hope you have a great day.

[@IvoryS2012]

Hi Wayne, thank you so much for great video. It was very helpful. You made the install really easy to understand.

[@DIYwithWayne]

Glad it helped, Thank you for taking the time to post your nice comment. We enjoy knowing when someone finds our videos helpful. Thanks again and have a great day!

[@marksin515]

Nice explanation, helpful video, Wayne. Thank you for sharing your experience. It seems like it would be useful to trim the rubber part of the threshold to length before you attach the metal part to the door jamb, should you ever edit this video. An on-screen caption would get that point across well, I think. I did wonder how you were determining how thick to make your build-up. You answered here in the comments: you just bought the same threshold you had before, and (I guess) matched the build-up to your door jamb. Thanks again.

[@DIYwithWayne]

Thanks for your suggestion. The buildup under the threshold was to match the thickness of the new wood floor. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@larrypoole3906]

Using Izzy to sell your video.. not fair lol. Im j/k. great video. Good info.

[@DIYwithWayne]

We're not proud, what ever it takes. LOL😆 Thanks for your comment and have a great day!

[@martinbachmann6283]

Another well-down instructional video Mr. Wayne - I have to do this project next week. Izzy has a VERY cute lil face for sure! But.... where was Taylor & the other (dark) Kitty??

[@DIYwithWayne]

Thanks again for visiting and have a great day.

[@SethJayson]

I have spent hours wrestling with these. I must try this new sorcery.

[@DIYwithWayne]

LOL, I hope it works for you. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

[@DrAElwood]

Izzie is life

[@DIYwithWayne]

Glad you think so!

[@cdarrigo]

I wish you showed how to measure the plate for cutting around the interior jam

[@DIYwithWayne]

I just measured one side and made sure it was correct, then made the other end match the first. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@toddcastle3926]

Love your dog... mine doesn’t like noise either. Great view too.

[@DIYwithWayne]

Thank you! 😊 Your comment was very kind. We think our Izzy is pretty special, as I'm sure your dog is too! Thanks again and have a great day.

[@lebronjameslol3521]

Nice job, get one of those door sweeps for that little gap if it bugs you.

[@DIYwithWayne]

We do have one of those on another door, but on this door I added some thin shims under the threshold to close the gap.

[@lebronjameslol3521]

@@DIYwithWayne Those sweeps get pricey. Shim is about 10 cents. Looks great. I should put one on my door but it doesnt get that cold where I am.

[@johnhawkins9442]

Hi Easy!

[@DIYwithWayne]

Good luck with your project and have a great day.

[@Annie-no7qk]

Thank you so much .. your tutorial has been immensely helpful

[@DIYwithWayne]

Good morning Anne, You are welcome! Glad you found it helpful. Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

[@pwnersmanual]

Izzy seems like a sweet pup

[@DIYwithWayne]

Thank you. We think she is pretty special. She is getting old and slowing down, but is still a joy. Have a great day!

[@Pickcherdis]

Same problem but a bit more intricate considering weathering has caused the wood underneath the tin weatherstripping to rot so I literally have to reframe because a hole is forming

[@DIYwithWayne]

Oh my, yes I had it much easier. Good luck with the repair.

[@Pickcherdis]

@@DIYwithWayne if I get stuck can I resort to your page?

[@DIYwithWayne]

I don't know how you would resort to my page but I will help if I can.

[@susansmith7071]

Nice work

[@DIYwithWayne]

Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

[@chipixie]

Awwwww Izzy♥️ Thanks, Wayne.

[@DIYwithWayne]

Thanks for your nice comment and for taking the time to post it ! We love our Izzy girl. We hope you have a great day!

[@colag1966]

Showing husband TONIGHT!!!!!!!😊

[@DIYwithWayne]

LOL, I hope it helps. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@badkneesone]

Thank you sir. so if there is a small gap just shim up the threshhold plate on that end. ok good

[@DIYwithWayne]

I did, all it took was a very thin shim. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@cherylmartin4050]

Thank you for making it look easy enuf. I'm installing my first threshold

[@DIYwithWayne]

You can do it! Let us know how it goes. Thanks for your nice comment and taking the time to post it. If you haven't subscribed, please do. It will make it easier to find our other videos. Have a great day.

[@luistello1971]

Wayne it looks solid.

[@DIYwithWayne]

Luis, Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

[@georgejuell8511]

Great video! Very informative! Great dog too!

[@MogulSuccess]

thank you!!

[@DIYwithWayne]

You are very welcome and thank you for visiting, have a great day.

[@peytonmanning04]

thanks Wayne this was helpful

[@DIYwithWayne]

Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

[@CandlelightVideo]

Any tips on marking and trimming the sides of the weather stripping to fit? (your video didn't show how you did the trimming, or what type of snip you used to cut it). Super-useful vid (thank you!)

[@DIYwithWayne]

I did not need to cut the weather strip. If I did, I would use a fine tooth saw. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@CandlelightVideo]

@@DIYwithWayne thanks.. I mis-wrote... I was asking about when you trimmed the sides of the threshold plate to fit around the door. Was curious if you used tin snips or anything else, and how you approached marking it for the cuts since it obviously didn't fit in the opening to be marked until after it was cut.

[@waynemcbryde3079]

@@CandlelightVideo I trimmed it with a fine-tooth hack saw. I could have used a jig saw but I wanted to go slow. Tin snips would not cut it because it is too thick.

[@mistychristmansilva5933]

Wayne, First; I always love you're detailed tutorials. Question; what would be used to fill the 1/32" gap?

[@DIYwithWayne]

You can get shims at most any builder supply store. They are designed tor this application. Thank you for visiting and your nice comment have a great day.

[@Howiedog88]

Thank you for the video, Wayne.

[@DIYwithWayne]

You are very welcome. Thank you for visiting our channel and taking the time to leave a comment. We hope you will continue to visit and have a great day.

[@againstallodds404]

Glad I came across this have same problem.

[@DIYwithWayne]

We hope you found our video helpful. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. Please consider liking and subscribing to our channel. Have a great day.

[@bradevans8982]

Great video! Thank you!

[@williamwilson5521]

Why does no one install sill pans? They are required by code.

[@DIYwithWayne]

I replaced it the way it was originally installed. The door is covered and does not get wet. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@code3responsevideos872]

If you have a concrete subfloor should I use tapcons or something like that?

[@DIYwithWayne]

Yes, you must have something to secure it to the concrete. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@code3responsevideos872]

@@DIYwithWayne thanks I just got mine done

[@srdavio]

Wonderful Wayne. Thank you.

[@extrememetaldrummer1]

Dwayne, I had a handyman about 2 years ago replace my backdoor threshold and other components. The old threshold was very tall, but the new one he installed left a decent size gap between the door and threshold. I was so mad! Anyhow, the solution I employed was a 1-3/4 in. x 36 in. Mill/Vinyl Weatherstrip Door Bottom. Essentially, just a huge metal piece the slides over the door and fills the gap. It has a rubber seal on the bottom to ensure it meets the threshold. The issue I've had as of late is that there's a small gap between the seal and threshold plate. Last I saw, the seal was starting to string apart like a twizzler as it separates from the pack. I was able to obtain a new seal to slide onto the track, but haven't put it on as of yet due to it being so cold. Any suggestions as to why the seal would start breaking away or any suggestions? This would be super helpful!

[@DIYwithWayne]

I think I know of the part you installed on the bottom of your door. Those are not of the quality and durability of a normal threshold. Your better solution would be to get the threshold reinstalled properly. The part you described is a good solution but will wear out sooner than the threshold. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@extrememetaldrummer1]

@@DIYwithWayne Thank you for your feedback. Eventually, we are having that room in the house re-done and floor re-leveled. It's a 60 year old home with great bones. Much appreciated!

[@PetePuebla]

Great video! #liked

[@DIYwithWayne]

Thanks for the visit. Glad you liked our video. Hope you will continue to visit and have a great day.

[@derek.morrison]

What are possible solutions to fix the issue with a gap on one side?

[@DIYwithWayne]

You would loosen the screws holding the threshold and add thin shims under it to get the proper fit. That's what I did. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@slammingjack2242]

I need to do this myself Thank you for the video. It will help a lot.

[@kevinhannan1910]

Izzy is cute!

[@DIYwithWayne]

Thanks Kevin, we think so too. If you found our video helpful, please like and subscribe to our channel.

[@KpxUrz5745]

As always, the threshold installation problems I face are several orders of magnitude more difficult to solve than shown in any of these videos. I'm still trying to arrive at a workable plan.

[@DIYwithWayne]

Good luck with your project and have a great day.

[@tulafitzgerald5649]

Maybe you could close the gap by using a door sweep?

[@DIYwithWayne]

We used some thin shims under the threshold and that closed the gap. Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

[@martylucas8557]

I thought you did a good job, but it would’ve been nice to see all steps included in the installation process, e.g. cutting the threshold.

[@DIYwithWayne]

Thank you, Over time we have worked to get better at showing the details better. Thanks for visiting and have a great day.

[@donaldlee6760]

Really great video. What did you end up doing to close the gap under the door.

[@DIYwithWayne]

We used some very thin shims under the threshold.

[@mangaas]

Adding a small door sweep would seal it

[@DIYwithWayne]

Yes it would but I plan to add a small shim under the threshold to close the gap. Thank you for visiting and if you have not, please subscribe to our channel.

[@tinkmarshino]

Well... you are either smarter than me... stronger than me ..or both.. cause I can not get the rubber seal in that damn threshold to save my life! I am thinking about bricking up the doors and coming through the winders.. But thanks for tryin' to teach me somethin..

[@DIYwithWayne]

Hello tinkmarshino, Sorry I missed your comment. Did you try cutting the rubber part? If you can tell where the screws are at, just remove the rubber over the screws. Then there is no need to remove all the rubber strip. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@tinkmarshino]

@@DIYwithWayne Thanks Wayne.. I beat that bugger into submission and it now works ok.. I had to cut off the one lip to get it all in but it works.. Thanks for the return..

[@DIYwithWayne]

@@tinkmarshino You are very welcome.

[@denk25143]

i love it seating down and talking and man that is a big gap you lucky no mice ,roaches,etc

[@DIYwithWayne]

Hi Dash, There is a storm door there also. It prevented unwelcome visitors from getting in! Thanks for visiting and have a great day.

[@chrismcsomething1]

What did you use to cut the threshold?

[@DIYwithWayne]

Hi Chris, thanks for your question, I'm sure others have wondered the same thing. I used a hacksaw, but most any saw with a metal cutting blade should work. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@chrismcsomething1]

@@DIYwithWayne Awesome! Thanks Wayne!

[@viborg368]

Hello Wayne, Thank you for the video. We live in the much colder north (Wisconsin). We just had our door replaced and a new threshold installed but immediately encountered a problem. It is now December 1 and there is no thermal barrier between the outside and inside of the threshold. Hence, we get condensation not the inside which runs onto the wooden floor. That will wreck the floor after a while. What suggestions do you have for this situation? The vast majority of thresholds sold seem to be all metal. We can't be the only ones to have the condensation problem?

[@DIYwithWayne]

We don't have as cold of weather as you do but there are wood thresholds on the market. You could try one of those. If the condensation is getting on your wood floor, I would expect it to cause discoloration and or rot. Do you have a storm door? If not adding one may help. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

[@douglashighlen7574]

Maybe should have painted the wood completely to waterproof it...?

[@sensate444]

3:53 looks nothing like 3:54 what did you do that you didn’t show?

[@DIYwithWayne]

There was 1 small strip of wood we removed but mostly we just cleaned up and vacuumed the area. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@Levidadankdad]

How about a new sweep

[@DIYwithWayne]

I added shims under the threshold plate to close the gap. There is a storm door also. So, in my case the sweep was not necessary, but might help someone else. Thank you for your suggestion and for visiting our channel. We hope you have a great day.

[@michaelsavich9348]

Hello Wayne,..why didn't you buy a wider sill and have it sit on top of your hardwood to avoid the small gap?

[@DIYwithWayne]

I was just replacing it with the same type. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@slambladam]

At the edge is metal flashing, it is needed if u don’t have it!

[@DIYwithWayne]

Hello C Jones, Thank you for visiting. I know the metal flashing is code but this old threshold is 40 years old. If you look at the wood under it I took out, it is not getting wet. This door is on a covered porch and also has a storm door. So I reinstalled it the way it was installed originally. However it would be wise to install a metal flashing. Thanks for your comment and have a great day.

[@396WAGN]

placing a thin piece of anything under the rubber strip will eliminate that gap, a piece no longer than 8 or 9 inches should solve your problem

[@DIYwithWayne]

Thank you for your suggestion and for visiting our channel. We hope you have a great day.

[@sloppydoggy9257]

Can you just replace the seal on these things? I live in an apartment and the gardeners leaf blower pushes dirt under my door.... I would like to just repair the seals.

[@DIYwithWayne]

You can but the problem may be getting the correct part. However I would think the Apartment Maintenance People should repair that. I wish you good luck and hope you find a solution.

[@sloppydoggy9257]

@@DIYwithWayne The maintenance people at my apartment are dim witted unfortunately.... I don't trust them with a flat head screw driver. TY for the quick response!

[@rockyv180]

No caulk?

[@DIYwithWayne]

No, not in this installation. It is not needed. The door is on a covered porch and does not get rained on and the bottom seal stops air flow. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@Webendowed]

The edge of the flooring shows. How do you cover up that gap? Maybe with a different type of sill plate?

[@DIYwithWayne]

We just replaced the threshold the same as it was before. There is a very small gap but it is how the floor installers did it (and they did a crappy job) . Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@andreastvns42]

Mice coming from our deck door

[@DIYwithWayne]

It's amazing how small a space they can get through. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@vincecaruso7503]

The floor guys didn’t do a good job. Mouse entrance added to your home by the floor guys.

[@DIYwithWayne]

You are correct but we fixed it. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@victorvek5227]

That 11/32 ply is going to rot quicker than you can celebrate this repair.

[@DIYwithWayne]

It is on a covered porch and so it does not get wet. If you noticed the old wood I removed it was over 30 years old and not weathered. If this door was in the weather it would be a problem and I would have done something different. Thank you for your observation and have a great day.

[@mrrobotobrains]

The aluminum insert is meant to be adjustable up with supplied hardware.

[@DIYwithWayne]

The threshold we purchased did not have any supplied hardware. Only the aluminum threshold, the rubber seal and 3 screws. Thank you for visiting and please subscribe to our channel if you have not already.

[@mrrobotobrains]

@@DIYwithWayne Will do!

[@DIYwithWayne]

Thank-you!

[@bartskid9235]

What about caulking under that threshold to seal out air and moisture? No sealants?? Shouldn't the threshold be "dipping downward towards the outside, so any water drips OUTSIDE not inside the door? Looks backwards to me. None of these guys use a level??

[@DIYwithWayne]

I replaced the old threshold with a new one just like the old one. It just needed to be raised a little and it does slope to the outside. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@ddietr]

Where did you buy threshold?

[@DIYwithWayne]

I got mine at one of the big box hardware stores but most hardware stores will have them. We're so glad you found it helpful! We hope you will consider liking and subscribing to our channel. Have a great day.

[@MycobraII]

to fix the uneven gap at the bottom you need to adjust your hinges, your door is sagging. Lots of videos on fixing sagging doors

[@anupaayamaaronnisha]

Easy seems to be hard

[@DIYwithWayne]

i would think that it would depend on your past experience with DIY projects, for someone with some experience it would seem easier than for someone with no experience. We wish you luck with all your projects. Hope you have a great day!

[@nateitscake88]

Always use a level... lol. Nice video though

[@terrywatts1060]

Which part should he have used a level, I need to do this as well

[@nateitscake88]

@@terrywatts1060 Every where bud... Bottom top and sides. Just stay level, it's not complicated... Just don't over think it

[@hammockmonk]

Lol, I've got 3/4-inch height difference, over the width of the door.

[@DIYwithWayne]

That's about what we had. After fixing it we have a lot fewer bugs getting in the house plus the savings on heat and AC. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@kwlincoln]

That's not going to last. That wood will rot even with the paint. It'll just take another year to get there.

[@DIYwithWayne]

That wood is under a covered porch and does not get wet. The wood we took out had been there for 40 years and was not treated or painted so it will be OK. Thanks for your comment. Have a great day.