Hardwood Weather Bar (40mm x 55mm x 915mm) (also known as a rain deflector or weather drip) is a durable external timber moulding fitted horizontally along the bottom outside edge of wooden entrance doors.

• Water & Rain Deflection: Diverts rainwater away from the bottom threshold and door seal, preventing water from pooling or seeping underneath the door into the property during heavy weather.

• Door Threshold Protection: Shields the lower door frame and threshold from water damage, dampness, rot, and wind-driven rain, extending the lifespan of exterior timber door assemblies.

• Draught Exclusion: Helps seal the gap between the bottom of the door and the doorstep, reducing cold air draughts and improving thermal efficiency at entrance points.

• Standard Entrance Sizing: At 915mm long, it is pre-cut to fit standard 3-foot (914mm) exterior timber front and back doors with minimal trimming required.

Available for collection from our Rugby branch or local delivery using our own fleet.

Delivery is kerbside and the final offloading position is always subject to safe access and the driver’s discretion.

Please tell us before delivery about:

• Narrow roads or restricted entrances
• Parked vehicles or limited turning space
• Overhead cables, trees or other obstructions
• Soft, sloping or unsuitable ground
• Any other access concerns

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Why is this weather bar made from hardwood rather than softwood?

Hardwood is naturally denser and far more durable than softwood, offering superior resistance to severe weather, rot, and physical impact at the base of exterior entrance doors.

What type of door is this weather bar suitable for?

It is designed specifically for exterior wooden front, back, or side doors. The 915mm length is pre-sized to suit standard external doors (which are typically 838mm to 914mm wide) and can easily be trimmed to size using a hand saw.

How is a hardwood weather bar fixed to an external door?

Apply a high-quality exterior-grade waterproof sealant or polyurethane adhesive along the rear mating face. Secure the bar to the lower front face of the door using countersunk stainless steel or brass screws, then plug or fill the screw heads with exterior wood filler.

Does the weather bar need to be treated or sealed before installation?

Yes. To ensure long-term outdoor protection, seal all faces and cut ends with a suitable exterior wood stain, varnish, or paint system before fitting. Pay extra attention to the end grain, as this absorbs moisture most readily.

Where exactly on the door should it be positioned?

Position the bar horizontally along the bottom outside face of the door, placing the drip groove face downward. Ensure the lower edge overhangs the door threshold slightly so that water drips cleanly onto the doorstep rather than trickling into the seal.

What is the purpose of the groove running along the underside?

The underside features a machined "drip groove." As rainwater runs down the front of the door and onto the weather bar, surface tension carries it to this groove, where it falls off onto the doorstep rather than creeping back toward the underside of the door.