Nightbox door.

[Renee_H]

I think I need to remake my door. When I installed it I noticed I had gaps on 3 sides. I put some weather stripping which decreased the gap but I could still see a thin gap. I’d made a mental note to go buy a thicker weather stripping on my lunch today. Well this morning I went to let my tort out before work and I could NOT get the door open. The wood had swelled. I had to raise the lid climb inside the box and kick out the door. I made the opening 16w/14t if I remember correctly. Helllllp

 

[wellington]

You could try putting a rubber or plastic strip on the outside of the door on the sides so when you close it, those strips cover the gaps

 

[wellington]

Post a pic of it closed and open

 

[Renee_H]

I’ll have to take a pic of it closed later I didn’t take one

 

[wellington]

I would do as I said in my first post. Then when the door is closed, those flaps would cover the gaps.
Or, if you put a handle on the outside of the door, you could pull it open and leave the thicker stripping.

 

[Renee_H]

Thank you!

 

[seanbaker1]

I would do as I said in my first post. Then when the door is closed, those flaps would cover the gaps.
Or, if you put a handle on the outside of the door, you could pull it open and leave the thicker stripping.

A handle on the door is a great idea! I'm going to do that. Just a small pull, for when it's warm and the door sticks a bit. Thanks!