{"product_id":"2x-window-rain-guard-waterproof-barrier-self-adhesive-backing-135-beveled-angle","title":"Weather Seal Strip 2 Pack - Self Adhesive PVC Door and Window Rain Guard, 2m","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis weather seal strip is a self-adhesive PVC barrier for the base of doors and windows, supplied as two 2 metre lengths for $39.01. Each strip is 4.3cm wide with a 135 degree beveled edge and a drainage channel, and it cuts to length with scissors - no drilling and no fixings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe problem this solves is specific and very Australian: driving rain that does not fall on a window but is pushed horizontally into the track underneath it. Once water sits in a sliding door channel it has nowhere to go, so it wicks inward across the sill and onto the floor - which is why the puddle usually appears after wind rather than after the heaviest rain. A plain foam draught strip can make that worse, because it blocks the channel and holds the water in it. A beveled guard with a drainage channel does the opposite: it sheds water outward and gives it somewhere to run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePVC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 metres per strip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.3cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 strips per pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-adhesive backing - peel and stick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e135 degree beveled angle with baffle and drainage channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSliding and casement windows, and doors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePVC weather seal strip, 2m x 4.3cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdhesive primer, silicone sealant, cleaning solvent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose a Beveled Seal Over a Flat Strip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt drains instead of damming\u003c\/strong\u003e - the channel carries water away, where a flat foam strip traps it against the frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 135 degree bevel sheds wind-driven rain\u003c\/strong\u003e - water hitting it at an angle runs off rather than being forced under.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour metres in a pack\u003c\/strong\u003e - enough for a wide sliding door plus a window, or two standard doorways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuts with scissors\u003c\/strong\u003e - no mitre, no saw, and offcuts are useful on smaller windows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNothing to drill\u003c\/strong\u003e - it suits rentals and aluminium frames where you cannot or should not make holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Do You Get Self Adhesive Strip to Actually Stay Stuck?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurface preparation decides this, not the adhesive. Clean the frame with methylated spirits or isopropyl alcohol rather than a household spray - most kitchen and bathroom cleaners leave a silicone or wax residue that adhesive will not grip, and that residue is the usual reason a strip lifts a fortnight later. Let it dry completely, then apply firm pressure along the whole length, not just at the ends. Temperature matters too: adhesive tapes bond poorly below about 10 degrees, so if you are fitting this on a cold Melbourne or Canberra morning, warm the frame first or wait for the afternoon. Leave it 24 hours before the first rain if you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Should the Strip Sit on the Frame?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the outside face, at the bottom, with the beveled edge pointing down and away from the building - so water runs off the slope rather than into the join. The common mistake is fitting it inside, where it becomes a dam holding water against the sill instead of a deflector shedding it away. On a sliding door, check the runner clears the strip before you commit to the whole length: stick 20cm down first, slide the door, and confirm nothing catches. On a casement window, make sure the sash still closes fully onto its seal with the strip in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWill This Stop Draughts as Well as Rain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartly, and it is worth being clear about which job it does well. Its design purpose is water - the bevel and channel are about drainage, not about sealing an air gap. It will cut the wind that comes straight under a door, and in doing so it usually makes a noticeable difference to a draughty room. But it is not a brush seal or a compression door snake, and if your problem is purely cold air rather than water coming in, a dedicated draught excluder will do more for less. Many people end up using both: this on the outside for the rain, a brush seal on the inside for the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuyers are typically people who have had water come in under a sliding door during a storm and want it fixed before the next one, renters who cannot drill into frames, and anyone weatherproofing an older aluminium-framed house where the original seals have perished. It also gets bought for sheds, garages, granny flats and caravan annexes, and by people sealing the bottom of a door against dust or insects as much as water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-hardware\"\u003etools and hardware\u003c\/a\u003e range for the rest of the job, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/home-garden\"\u003ehome and garden\u003c\/a\u003e for outdoor maintenance, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/essentials\"\u003eessentials\u003c\/a\u003e for household basics, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/storage-organisation\"\u003estorage and organisation\u003c\/a\u003e for the shed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much strip do I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo strips of 2 metres each, so 4 metres in total, each 4.3cm wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I cut it to length?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It cuts cleanly with scissors or a sharp knife, and it can be cut to fit any door or window width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it stick to aluminium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, provided the surface is clean and dry. Wipe the frame with methylated spirits first - household cleaners leave residue that stops the adhesive gripping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work on a curved or textured surface?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is designed for flat frames. On a heavily textured or rough surface the adhesive will only make partial contact and will not hold reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be removed later?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, though the adhesive will leave residue. Warming it gently with a hairdryer makes removal much cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it UV stable for full sun?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a PVC product intended for outdoor use. As with any black PVC in direct Australian sun, expect it to harden gradually over years rather than stay flexible indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat colour is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFast Australian Shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship from within Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, as well as to regional addresses in every state and territory. Orders are dispatched promptly on business days and tracking is provided once your parcel is on its way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasurements are supplied by the manufacturer and may vary slightly between production runs. This is a water deflector and draught reducer, not a waterproofing system - it will not correct a failed sill, a blocked weep hole or a structural drainage fault. Check that doors and windows still operate freely after fitting.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lets Party","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52374308782381,"sku":"v1|287591211414|0","price":39.01,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/8573\/8812\/files\/s-l1600_c55ba390-35f5-4318-886a-ee2efcc0a3a5.jpg?v=1789613767","url":"https:\/\/letsparty.com.au\/products\/2x-window-rain-guard-waterproof-barrier-self-adhesive-backing-135-beveled-angle","provider":"Lets Party","version":"1.0","type":"link"}