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M-D Building Products 78691 1-1/8-Inch by 5-3/4-Inch - 36-Inch TH397 Fixed Vinyl Sill Inswing, Aluminum Mill

M-D Building Products 78691 1-1/8-Inch by 5-3/4-Inch - 36-Inch TH397 Fixed Vinyl Sill Inswing, Aluminum Mill

M-D Building Products 78691 1-1/8-Inch by 5-3/4-Inch - 36-Inch TH397 Fixed Vinyl Sill Inswing, Aluminum Mill
$ 21.99

Score By Feature

Based on 256 ratings
Value for money
9.90
Easy to install
9.50

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Product Description

By entering your model number, you can make sure that this fits.
Up to 36-inch wide doors are accommodated.
Between the bottom of the door and the floor, it seals a 1-1/8-inch gap.
The weather-tight seal at the bottom of the door is provided by a rigid vinyl riser.
China is the source of this product.

Questions & Answers

Is it possible to just get the black plastic insert and nothing else?

It's not nailed to a piece of wood beneath it, but it is nailed to a piece of wood underneath it. I couldn't find a suitable replacement piece of plastic, so I fashioned one from oak.

What's the most effective way to make a mess? Is it possible to remove the top brown plastic part to access the screws, or do they come from the top of the brown part or somewhere else? Thanks! ?

For a garage entry door that was mounted on cement, I used construction adhesive to keep it in place. Because the vinyl does not come off, you can't really screw it down from the top.

Is this something you'll be able to shave off? The width and height of my door are both 34 inches. Thanks?

Yes, it's made of aluminum, plastic, and wood, and I had no trouble cutting it with a hacksaw.

Is this product available in a 32-inch version?

Yes. If it's 36 inches long, cut it down to size. The first response was incorrect because the lengths available were not described.

Selected User Reviews For M-D Building Products 78691 1-1/8-Inch by 5-3/4-Inch - 36-Inch TH397 Fixed Vinyl Sill Inswing, Aluminum Mill

The threshold is perfect
5/5

I bought it to replace a rotten door threshold on the outside of my house. You'll need a way to cut it to fit the opening (I used a jig saw with a metal-cutting blade). I also needed to raise the ground level by about an inch, which I accomplished by cementing a piece of wood cut to fit the frame to the concrete. I drilled this puppy into the wood once it was completely dry. To fill in the open crevices, I purchased a foam gap filler. The foam was then cut to fit the concrete and painted to match. So far, the threshold has held up admirably- I'm glad it's mostly vinyl so it doesn't rot like the old one did. I've included some examples of my work so you can see what I'm talking about.

Kaiden Hernandez
Kaiden Hernandez
| Nov 08, 2021
Aluminum with a good thickness and sturdiness
5/5

a powerful sturday. Aluminum has a good thickness and can withstand a lot of weight. This isn't a flimsy structure. The vinyl window sill is hollow. I was worried that with so much foot traffic, it would break down over time, so I inserted a long strip of wood to fill the void and give it extra strength - in case something goes wrong Overall, the quality is excellent. It appears that the installation was done by professionals.

Kendrick Keller
Kendrick Keller
| Oct 24, 2021
Worked
3/5

For my installation, I had to customize it a lot. I was happy with how it turned out in the end. By now, I've realized that the majority of my projects end up being customized in some way, and that plug-and-play installation solutions are rare. You might get different results. Best wishes to you.

Cynthia Grimes
Cynthia Grimes
| Feb 09, 2021
The fit is perfect
5/5

This door was intended to replace the one that led to my separate garage. It was the ideal match. I removed the old one, cleaned it up (concrete floor), applied adhesive, and tapped the new one into place. To transition from the outside to the inside, I added a 3/8" wood shim.

Clark Gates
Clark Gates
| Jul 05, 2021
Everything is in order
4/5

It works well and looks good, and it's simple to put together with construction adhesive in a matter of minutes. My only gripe is that it has a wooden core that will most likely rot after a few years, as I purchased it for a damp location.

Ryder Andrews
Ryder Andrews
| Nov 10, 2021
It's such a simple and wonderful threshold
5/5

In my shed, the original threshold had rotted away. In less than 30 minutes, I had this and the door sweep installed, and my outside shed was secure once more.

Rylan Harrington
Rylan Harrington
| May 07, 2021
It looks nice, and the product was simple to install and looks great in the threshold
5/5

At my local lumber supply company, I couldn't find anything comparable.

Janiyah Graham
Janiyah Graham
| Jun 23, 2021
It was exactly what I needed, and I was able to get it in a timely manner
5/5

I will admit that getting the new one in was a challenge, but that was not due to the product; rather, it was due to the condition of the floor on the inside of the house.

Oliver Crane
Oliver Crane
| May 29, 2021

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