Pella 803V0102 Sealing the Door to the Exterior Wall Cladding, Sealant line

7SEALING THE DOOR TO THE EXTERIOR WALL CLADDING

When applying siding, brick veneer or other exterior finish material, leave adequate space between the door frame and the material for sealant. Refer to the illustration corresponding to your finish material.

Note: The sealant details shown are standard recommendations from the sealant industry. Contact your sealant supplier for recommendations and instructions for these and any other applications.

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Note: Application of closed cell foam backer rod and sealant does not apply to stucco.

A. Insert closed cell foam backer rod into the space around the door as deep as it will go. This should provide at least a 1/2” clearance between the backer rod and the exterior face of the door.

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B. Apply a bead of high quality exterior grade sealant to the entire perimeter of the door. On doors where the bottom fin has been removed, insert sealant into the spaces between the bottom of the door and the sill support and connect it to the perimeter sealant.

Note: Refer to the sealant manufacturer’s label to Confirm compatibility with vinyl and the adjoining building components and priming requirements.

C. Shape, tool and clean excess sealant. When finished, the sealant should be the shape of an hourglass.

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Note: This method creates a more flexible sealant line capable of expanding and contracting.