Will this keep the rain out, or do I need one that slides under the door?
1400745
Hey Barbara, depends on how hard rain hits the door. If it is light, it will keep occasional rain out if the sweep hits the door sill right. However, if you get hard driving rain against the door, I would have a seal under the door, something high quality
1400746
yes, it can keep rain out. keep in mind that there are fasteners that have to go through the strip making a hole and that the surface the strip is touching must make a good seal.
1209984
The flap isn't bad...if the weather is incorrigible, I just put the door on that closes the flap. The part that needs to be sealed well is the other side of the door where the two sliding doors overlap. Be sure that is sealed well or you will be heating the outdoors.
1809994
No, it does not totally keep the rain out. It is an open weave mesh. When the rain hits, it turns into a very fine mist. I have mine tilted so that one corner is lower than the opposite corner. That way the rain runs off to that lower corner. I would say that it keeps eighty-five to ninety percent of the water from coming through. But I can't sit outside watching the rain and expect to be dry. It really works great for keeping the sun from melting your head.
1784160
I bought a cover for mine so can't answer the rain question. I have had no problems with the utensil knobs and hang several off of mine.
2009053
I have it installed on an exterior door. We just went thru a hurricane with heavy rains in Hawaii and experienced no problems.
1417258
You can put weather strips by the doors to prevent dust from coming in..it works.
805688
As long as it is pulled tightly, it keeps my patio dry. Mine has been up through many showers and the patio underneath had stayed fairly dry. Of course, it does get wet around the edges when the wind blows the rain under. Also, you need to be sure to have it tilted slightly to let the rain run off.
601446
Yes. It rained the trip I used it, and no rain got in. The floor is waterproof and integral to the tent. However, you have to zip the door completely closed to keep the rain out.
1792120
It goes over your existing vent cover, so it shelters the vent from rain and you can leave the vent open. It has a screen on it too, so bugs don't get in. We've added two to our RV and they're great, since we can now leave the vents open for ventilation and not have to worry about the rain coming in. I can't say how easy they are to install because DH did it, but it must not have been too hard, because he didn't complain. Good luck!
1331317
Not airtight rain proof -- if you also throw a plastic cover over the items and be sure to pull the sliding roof tight, you should be good.
2204720
I wouldn't suggest putting it outside. If it rains, it will be drenched and very heavy. I have my doormat laying inside next to the inside the door. Works very well.
2112891
I use this same item but it's under my carport. I don't think I would want to subject it to heavy rain such as we have here in south Louisiana. Fabricate some sort of rain shield.
2121431
Stays in place with both. One to waterproof Sealant. Screws to attach it to door I like mine
888780
It's really not made for rain, but it will keep out a light shower & provide at least a bit of protection. It gets hot, so place it in the shade if possible.
2014683
I'm not sure. There was no mention of this in the installation instructions. Mine is mounted on a door that is covered by a porch but the rain is often blown in. I have had not problems.
1075227
I would trust it in a quick shower or storm, but I'd seek shelter as soon as you could. There are gaps on the sides of the flap that rain could get into if it's a very hard rain or you stay in it for too long.
246617
No. It will slide. But we have our by the door. And one pair of shoes Pretty much keeps it in place.