Q: Hi, can you tell me the kerf dimensions for this product?
A: A kerf width of 1/8" and 3/8" depth is ideal.
Q: Hi, I saw a YouTube video by Richard Howard describing (Pemko PK52BL Pemko Prene Kerf-In Weatherstrip - Black) as seen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRCDEYjGeNM
I trying to figure out if I’m replacing a Kerf-in weather stripping that looks like this:
http://www.lowes.com/pd_539054-81-70056_1z138yj__?productId=50107000&pl=1
Whether it will work.
All that seems to be available now at local stores is white or brown, I’m trying to find a replacement in black.
The Pemko seems to come in black but it is unclear to me what all the various installation options are for this stuff and whether the Pemko will fit my door.
Any insight/assistance you can provide would be appreciated. Best, John
A: John thanks - allow me to be clear. Are you looking to replace the item as seen on the Lowes page with the Pemko PK52 blub profile because only that it is available in Black?
If the Lowes item accurately reflects your existing item dimensionally, please review the Pemko Q108BL as seen here:
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Matches the 1/2" dimensiuon of the Lowes item and iavailable in black (the BL in the part number).
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Q: Hi, I just found your wonderful website and videos showing your products. We are trying to make some interior storm windows using glass edged in extruded aluminum window frame which is an H configuration with glass in one side and we are looking for some type of rubbery weatherstripping to go in the other channel which is 3/16" square plus a formed lip on each side making the depth 1/4". We are hoping the weatherstripping will allow a friction/compression fit of the storm into the window frame. I am looking at the Pemco bulb in kerf products and a few might, juste might work, but seeing them on your videos they seem to compress a little too easily. Do you have any products you can suggest to us? We like silicone but would consider other materials. We are planning on having 1/2" clearance, 1/4" on each side of the windows to fill with the compressed material. Thanks for having a great website and offering these products in shorter lengths - many others only offer 100 foot rolls.
A: My pleasure to help. The H extrusion. Do you have inside width of .1875" of the H and .25" depth of the H plus the .25" clearance you want to fill? Feel free to email us a dimensional cross section of your H channel.
Q: Yes, that is correct .1875" width, .25" depth plus .25" clearance to fill. We saw the above product and think it might compress too easily on it's own - we need it to form a tight seal. We are thinking of trying it filled with some polyfoam "backer rod". What do you think of that idea?
A: Are you looking for these windows to be robust enough to be removed and have the weatherstripping remain intact? Backer Rod strikes me as a poor option when considering the fact it will easily come out when you remove the windows. If this is not a concern - then backer rod is so inexpensive it is difficult to consider other far costly options.
Question for you: What is the frame made of these storm windows will fit into, how are they held secure and how are they hinges if at all?
Q: Hi Richard! I was hoping to just send a message to you, but my husband is a contractor and he is working a site right now that is using these gaskets and he is having a really hard time compared to products with the more firm material that slides right in. Is there a trick to installing these?
A: The Pemko PK52BL 18 PemkoPrene Kerf-In Weatherstrip - Black - 18 length
is not slid in, as it inserts into a kerh and is meant to be "pushed" in. What are you sliding it into?