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How to Install a Corner Pad

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The bottom corners of your door unit are the most important points for sealing out air and protecting against leaks. Small parts can cause big problems, and when your corner pad is missing, you’re likely to have more than one.

In this project guide, you’ll learn how installing a corner pad can be a simple solution to your door problems. Measurement, alignment and installation all come together in a step-by step video that helps you make your door better. Let’s Get Started!

Measure the strike margins of the door system.

STEP 1

a. Measure the space between your door panel and door frame where the strike plates are installed.

b. Write this number down to help align the corner pad in later steps.

Remove the paper backing from the corner pad.

STEP 2

a. Remove the paper backing from the corner pad.
Align the corner pad vertically.

STEP 3

a. If you have an Endura Z-Articulating Cap Sill™, align the corner pad flush against the Z-End Base™, or the black stiffener.

b. If you have an adjustable cap sill, align the corner pad flush against the top of the cap.

Align the corner pad horizontally.

STEP 4

a. If your strike margin measurement from Step 1 is less than 5/32``, align the corner pad with the weatherstrip kerf.

b. If your strike margin from Step 1 is greater than 5/32``, align the corner pad with the interior jamb.

Place the corner pad firmly against the jamb.

STEP 5

Once you have both the vertical and horizontal alignment set, press the corner pad firmly against the jamb.
Repeat installation on the hinge side of the door panel.

STEP 6

a. Align the corner pad vertically either on the Z-End Base™

b. Align the corner pad horizontally against the interior jamb, regardless of the margins.

c. Press firmly into place against the jamb.

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