JohnDar
Prolifically Gabby Member
So, I finally got around to removing and replacing the warped/swollen ODS cargo door. Using one that I bought from Jon Holbert, last Fall. So I remove the OEM door/frame and find there's absolutely NO caulking behind it, only a thin bead along the perimeter of the frame. There is a groove along the back side of the frame that could be filled with caulk/sealant, but there's nothing there. Another penny savings by Heartland?? Installing the replacement, I filled that groove with outdoor silicone and then used Dicor Non-leveling around the perimeter of the frame. I also applied clear outdoor silicone around the inner and outer frame where it meets the door panel. After removing the OEM door, I made some test cuts and it's full of water, which explains the splitting and cracking seen in the photos from freeze/thaw. Thanks Heartland, your engineering isn't worth what comes out of the black tank. Next up is the large door on the DS.
So, if your older basement doors are swelling and cracking, and you live in the cold north, take a look at how poorly they install the cargo door. I had to add wood shims and longer screws to get the door frame to fit properly, even though it was the same size as the OEM.
Some things never change. Poor workmanship seems to be one of them.
So, if your older basement doors are swelling and cracking, and you live in the cold north, take a look at how poorly they install the cargo door. I had to add wood shims and longer screws to get the door frame to fit properly, even though it was the same size as the OEM.
Some things never change. Poor workmanship seems to be one of them.
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