Q: I just got my hardwood floors done. My floors had to be raised. Now I can’t put a rug at the front door. If I cut the door bugs will come in. What can I do?
A: There are various types of weather shield strips that can be installed on the existing wood threshold.
You’ve seen them: an aluminum raised strip with a rubber bumper which is screwed in place and when the exterior door is closed it pushes up against the rubber strip hiding the gap at the bottom of the door.
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