Frost King 2 x 36 SB36 Extra Brush Door Sweep, 2in Wide x 36in Long, Silver-Aluminum
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I'm not certain. Unless the floor was steeply sloped, it would most likely prevent rain from draining to the outside.
My cat is very good at getting rid of the bristles!
It's simple to drill new holes wherever you need them, and you might be able to trim a little off each end to make the holes line up if that's what you want.
The sweep has a 1 inch wide brush portion.
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What can I say, it works, it feels reasonably solid, and it's inexpensive! Our door does not open perfectly level with the floor, so the solid door sweep we had would get pushed up 1/4" or so opposite the hinge side every time we opened the door, then when we closed the door, it remained with that 1/4" gap, which was not good for energy efficiency or small bugs. This sweep makes up for that 1/4" gap; I screwed it in place so that it cannot rise up when opened, and when the door is opened, the bristles are pushed aside, then when it closes, I have what appears to be a very specific problem, but I'm sure someone else is reading this review for the same reason.
Because 1" band saw sweeps are $15 each and appear to be a cut piece from this door sweep, I ordered this instead and made upper and lower band saw brush sweeps for a third of the price. The bristle is medium firmness and thick, and it will do the job with a little more style and a glued toothbrush. br>br>Tip - If you're looking for a unique way to express yourself, try using the words "innov Remove the bristle only if you're going to make small brush sweeps (others have reported difficulty threading the brush back in). I used metal snips and a firm grip to cut the end off, and all it took to square the aluminum back up was a pair of pliers. br>br>That leaves 33" of sweep material, or enough to make 22 more band saw sweeps, enough for a century of band saw use or a carpenters' convention.
It's a 3' aluminum strip with bristles for sweeping - Nothing has the ability to stretch! It may be necessary to enlist the assistance of a second person to complete the installation. Mark the screw holes, the height of the bristles so they don't get stuck on the door trim, and cut the piece to size for width before screwing it in. If necessary, there is some wiggle room to raise or lower the piece. It's not entirely necessary to place things exactly where they should be. The aluminum is strong enough that you'll need something to'saw' it down to size, and the bristles are strong enough that if they're too low, they'll prevent the door from fully closing.
Our problems had a solution in this. Our rubber door sweep was being worn away by the wood deck on our porch. Every time we opened the door, it would screech and drag. This sweep was simple to set up and has kept the bugs at bay thus far. I would recommend holding the sweep up and drilling the outside holes first, then securing them before drilling the rest. I had it turned around to get it as close to the door as possible, but the holes didn't match up when I was securing it. I drilled the holes with a 3/32 bit. For the money, this is a fantastic purchase.
For a customer, I purchased this because of its versatility. The floor was severely slanted, and leaves were accumulating beneath the door. I didn't use it to keep the cold out because I wasn't sure how effective it would be. However, it is very effective at preventing leaves from being blown under the door.
The nylon bristles easily fold/twist out of shape, which is the most serious flaw with this product. It's made so that the bristles can be slid out from the rest of the frame. This, I assume, is so you can cut them apart from the frame, as I did when I had to reduce it to 34". br>br>The big issue for me was that no matter how careful I was, all of the bristles got mashed up and warped when I tried to slide it back in. It's an eyesore, and it's pretty much useless at this point, so it'll have to be replaced. br>br>Value is still a two-star rating.
They seal well, last a long time, and aren't as smelly as rubber ones. Spend a little more on these because they're well worth it. Take it from someone who has admitted to being a scrooge: the squeegee made of rubber- These are incomparable in terms of style. If you have old doors with old locks, you should replace them. If you're looking for a set of school thresholds, these are the ones you're looking for.
It looks great and was slightly trimmed to fit the door and to make installation easier. Ours was used as a storage room door in the basement. The bristles are very sturdy and have a very clean appearance.
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