Adjustable Door Sill / Threshold
Adjustable threshold
Adjustable Threshold
Over the years, a wide variety of door sill assemblies have been made with adjustable thresholds. Door sill assemblies initially designed to fit immediately below an entryway door are now often extended to adjacent side lights to provide a continuous sill having a uniform, aesthetic appearance while forming a water tight injunction between the sill and the adjoining building floor surface.
Adjustable sills were developed to provide a threshold which an installer can adjust to fit a specific door.
By maintaining a predetermined clearance between the threshold and the door, a door seal can effectively keep out wind and water. It is desirable that adjustable thresholds be easy to install and adjust, structurally sound, relatively inexpensive and aesthetically pleasing. Another important feature in cold climates is that the threshold should provide a good thermal barrier in order to prevent condensation and icing on the portion of the threshold within the building interior.
Resource:
http://www.google.com/patents/US6345477
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This might be what we need. I will be checking on this! Thanks for the useful info.
Does that help reduce electricity bills?
Anything that can help cut down on heating bills has got to be good.
Is this something even us of the "mechanically inept" set could install?
I love the flexible items because getting something exact and making mistakes can be so costly and time consuming. Talking from experience, lol…
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Adjustable things usually are the best bet for lots of things… looks nicer, and usually is more versatile. And plus saving money on the electric bill is always a good thing, haha 🙂
Only Shapira Builders would find another amazing product to help save energy and money on your home!
"Sometimes the smallest upgrades make the biggest difference in your home". Threshold's are often designed to make doorways accessible to individuals who use wheelchairs or scooters also these said Threshold are slip resistant and can support heavy load. Haven't really seen an adjustable one before. I'm amazed to see such distinctions.
Anything to help cut down electricity costs sounds beneficial:)
I have a friend renovating a house who could really use this info. Thanks for passing it along.
These look very professional and I am sure will keep the cold air out!
What is the alternative to the adjustable threshold? Is it a custom made one? This is a really good idea if that's the case.
That is so awesome that these sills are so flexible that the installer can decide how to adjust to each door.
I like the design feature that helps prevent condesation & icing…. good information!
I need this done to our doors!
Good information, these would help cut down on some of the electricity you use to heat/cool your house.
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I could really use one of these on the new door we installed between the house and the garage. we have quite a bit of thermal leak into the house. Then again we hired a really shoddy handyman to do the work.
This adjustable threshold seems like a necessity in every home..how much does it usually cost?
I know I need one installed on my front door.. In the winter I can feel a cold draft coming in.. I'm sure in the summer heat is coming in too!
These adjustable sills can certainly help with your electric bill!