I've seen instructions for installation state both that the large lip should be on both the inside and the outside of the door. Which is best?
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I installed mine with the slanted lip out and facing the ground. I also installed a storm shield threshold-highly recommend. Consider running a bead of black caulk to seal the crevice between the edge of the garage door and the seal (Water can get in-between and if you have a wood garage door it will rot the wood).
338880
We installed the seal with the lip out, the same as our old one. Seems to work fine.
338881
I installed with the large lip on the inside; which is how the old was affixed. So far this product is working just fine.
131231
Use the Ruff Weather door from the same manufacturer. Great doors that do a great job of keeping the cold side cold and the warm side warm. The regular doors don't work very well at this.
1981458
Hi patti, your door should have come with a panel that you can slide over the flap to seal it off from both inside and outside ,if you bought an ideal pet product door, they may have neglected to put it in the box, I have had some issues with ideal, hope this helps
688356
It can be installed either way. For outside mount, it comes with mirrored sides that can be attached. For inside mount, you just leave those mirrored sides off.
1922844
Also consider the way our door opens. You want the screen on the same side as the hinges of the door so it is not in your way .
446259
I installed it on a heavy commercial aluminum. This won't fit on a regular glass door - for that there's a slimmer model that will (DL models I think).
1801123
I put it on a spare bedroom door and endedup taking the door off. Id say youre better installing with a door opening out.
1107394
I pretty much followed the directions exactly since I had never done one before. It has a diagram of the location of the threshold related to the bottom of the door and door seal. Most of the threshold sits towards the inside of the door edge, and the bottom door seal sits on the outer, angled part of the threshold. It also has a "inside" and "outside" direction. On the included diagram it shows which way goes towards the outside. I also used a chalk line from one side to the other to mark it totally straight once I had the position correct, and then used a sharpie marker over that so I could ensure getting it exactly where I previously planned when it came time to glue it down with the adhesive. It was pretty easy to install, easier with an extra person. Also, make sure to keep pushing down over the entire length several times to make sure it is glued down securely. It kind of wants to move around a little when you're pushing down on it but it's manageable. The glue dry time is quite awhile so you have plenty of time to adjust it before it is permanent. Hope this helps!
878880
That size door will require 2 roles of insulation. I used Duck Tape brand double sided tape. I did this when it was cold and had to preheat the door with a blow dryer in the places I wanted the tape to stick. My door had small channels and metal bracing so I only had to use the tape to secure one end. Consequently, I only used 1/2 roll of tape. I have been pleased with the product. It does not have the R value of the fiber glass insulation, but I did not want an extra 28 pounds on my door.
808423
I just installed mine and you can install the door to open right or left. The inside is made of metal and the door is a metal as well. It can be painted. I haven't done that yet. It is very easy to install.
1997808
Since the hinge is totally hidden between the door and the jamb, it should be protected from the elements. If I were doing an outdoor application, I'd give the hinges a light coating of oil before installation and would put some sort of thin, waterproof gasket between the door and jamb on the hinge side. Probably overkill but better safe than sorry.
328397
There is a lip on the edge of the door that allows it to hang from the top end. Its a loose fit, but causes no issues.
1209984
The flap isn't bad...if the weather is incorrigible, I just put the door on that closes the flap. The part that needs to be sealed well is the other side of the door where the two sliding doors overlap. Be sure that is sealed well or you will be heating the outdoors.
365532
Actually, it can go on the inside or outside or the door, but as Sharon says, looks better on the inside. I made the decision to mount it on the inside, where the sweep part (vinyl) could go under the door as it closed inward.
682606
This unit should be mounted inside or at least should be installed where it is not exposed to the elements.
915530
While it can go either way, all installations I have done have the smaller compartment on the bottom. I think is just looks better that way.
367002
Sounds like you bought wrong width seal. I would probably pack it up and order one that fits my door. The virticle part goes on outside of door. The flat bottom part is where the rubber seal slides onto.