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Old 06-13-2011, 11:43 AM
 
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Having a difficult time keeping crickets, spiders, scorpions and other critters from slipping in the cracks from our french doors, anyone have a solution (besides taping them shut and having them look like crap ... lol). The weatherstripping appears to be in good shape.
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Old 06-13-2011, 01:25 PM
 
Location: Austin, TX
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If the weather stripping is on good shape the it must not be fitted properly to the door or it would not be so easy for the insects to get thru the cracks. Chances are if its letting that many insects in, it is also letting your air conditioning and heating out as well.

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There are numerous types of weather stripping and door seals available for this type of problem, several are illustrated here. Niagara Conservation | Weatherstripping

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Old 06-13-2011, 01:57 PM
 
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I would add an astragal seal to them if there is not one currently.
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Old 06-13-2011, 10:39 PM
 
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Brilliant ... never occurred to me to try an energy efficiency company ... thanks!
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