Weather Stripping

[RustyMD]

Is the window weather stripping that Oliver uses commercially available?

Thought I’d look into that before submitting a ticket. I understand that it can shrink over time.

Robert Youens

LE II 2023

[Frank C]

21 minutes ago, RustyMD said:

Is the window weather stripping that Oliver uses commercially available?

Thought I’d look into that before submitting a ticket. I understand that it can shrink over time.

Robert Youens

LE II 2023

Yes, available from Pelland Enterprises.  Sold by the foot in both white and black. 
https://www.pellandent.com/Half-Inch-Glass-Vinyl-Seal

I changed mine to black since the white was so hard to keep clean. 
 

[mossemi]

48 minutes ago, RustyMD said:

I understand that it can shrink over time.

The only shrinkage I have noticed with the Pelland Enterprises replacement seal is in the length.  So when you are cutting a replacement, try not to stretch the seal and cut it long.  If it is too long to install then you will have some left to trim.

Mossey

[RustyMD]

Thanks. I’ll likely give it a try.

[Mainiac]

The black seems to be the most popular replacement color. 

[ScubaRx]

2 hours ago, mossemi said:

The only shrinkage I have noticed with the Pelland Enterprises replacement seal is in the length.  So when you are cutting a replacement, try not to stretch the seal and cut it long.  If it is too long to install then you will have some left to trim.

Mossey

Good advice...

I helped a buddy build a barn years ago. He cautioned me against cutting the boards, saying "If you cut it too short, we can always piece it, but if you cut it too long, I don't know what we'll do!!!???"    😀🤪😉