Hi - I don't know where to put this so I'm putting it here. My wood front door (probably original circa 1956) is showing it's age. During the summer I have a big gap in one of the sections. It partially closes up during the winter. Is there any way to fix this other than investing in a new front door? what about wood putty? Would that work? Thanks all [img]https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.doityourselft.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/20220922_172151_f6ca78e7aafbae35d4b7ab2822e8d826e0511c51.jpg[/img] [img]https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.doityourselft.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/20220922_172156_5c9fceafce3bd8b484b3c67f49e8f365b9e36f3d.jpg[/img] [i]Summer separation[/i]

Our home has wooden windows installed over 15 years ago. The windows are still in excellent condition (aluminum clad on the exterior) but the weatherstripping that runs around the outer edge of the window needs replacing everywhere. It is foam-filled teardrop shaped with a barb, I ordered new stuff from Allaboutdoors. The problem is that the new weatherstripping's barb is 0.105", the kerf cut into the window frame is a little wider at 1/8 (0.125) inch. Pressing it in is so easy you know it's not secure. The description on Allaboutdoors web-page says it has 4 barbs and is 1/8" but the picture shows barbs on only one side- the description also says they've depleted the old style inventory and the pictures show the new one but that it is interchangeable. I beg to differ, I did some replacements last year and have been picking up pieces of weatherstripping on the ground because it is falling off. I can't find the old style anywhere, I think that's just not available any more. Does anyone have a suggestion to tighten up the kerfs so it can hold the weatherstripping better? I obviously do not want to try glue or silicone as that would cause problems in the future. I tried staples but that only holds it in the spot where the staple is present. Thanks.