The HTRC

The Homeowners & Trades Resource Center

You are here: Home / Wordless Wednesday / Wacky Weds: A case for shims…

Wacky Weds: A case for shims…

  • Weather-stripping: Good shape
  • Door air-sealed properly: Yes it is
  • Always like this i.e. bad install: mostly no
  • Issue:
    • Temperature below 0 (remember everything expands & contracts)
    • Not enough shims in proper place (should be at least 3 spots – 6″ to 9″ down, center, 6″ to 9″ up — larger doors may require more) & in this case there are none on this side of the door – just screws were used

Now how about those clips for quick install – if the clips are used on the inside & outside is properly attached then you should be good…

Related posts:

Wacky Weds: Speed drying
Wacky Weds: From foam to fiberglass to cellulose?
Wacky Weds: A very bad money saving technique
Wacky Weds: Just a slight bow...
Wacky Weds: A distilleries secret weapon - Power
Wacky Weds: A Real Water Saver or a Gimmick?
Wacky Weds: Drywall screws for sheathing?
Wacky Weds: Dried In?
Tweet

Filed Under: Wordless Wednesday January 17, 2018 By SLS

Popular Categories

  • Common Sense Building
  • Tips & Tricks
  • FAQ’s, Acronym’s, & Terminology
  • Off-Grid Living
  • Spring Maintenance Checklist
  • Air Sealing & Insulation
  • Building Codes
  • Disaster Preparation
  • Deck & Outdoor Living
  • Holiday & Vacations
  • How-To’s & Planners
  • Myth or Misconception
  • Tool & Shop Safety
  • Universal Design

The HTRC - Copyright © 2006–2023 by TheHTRC.com & SLS Construction & Building Solutions LLC http://SLS-Construction.com