Claims
- 1. A method of creating an entryway system, said method comprising the steps of:
- a) providing an elongate threshold assembly having a sill with a vertical leg, the assembly also having a receiving unit, said receiving unit contiguous with said vertical leg, said receiving unit defining a U-shaped channel, the open end of said U-shaped channel facing from said vertical leg and the closed end of said U-shaped channel adjacent said vertical leg, said receiving unit having a rear wall, said rear wall opposite said vertical leg;
- b) dividing the threshold assembly into a plurality of sections;
- c) trimming a weather strip to the length of one of said sections;
- d) selectively positioning the weather strip in said receiving unit of one of said sections;
- e) trimming a sidelight panel cap to the length of another section;
- f) selectively positioning the sidelight panel cap on said receiving unit in one of said sections;
- g) providing a door over said receiving unit in contact with said weather strip; and
- h) providing a door sweep, said door sweep having a horizontal member with a lea depending therefrom abutting the rear wall of said receiving unit, and a bulbous member depending from said horizontal member to provide a seal with said receiving unit.
- 2. The method of claim 1 wherein dividing the threshold assembly into a plurality of sections comprises the step of dividing the threshold assembly into no more than five sections.
- 3. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of providing a drain in the threshold assembly.
- 4. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of providing a movable door over the weather strip.
- 5. The method of claim 4 further comprising the step of placing a door sweep with two downwardly depending members on the door.
- 6. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of providing a support member under the threshold assembly.
- 7. The method of claim 1 wherein dividing the threshold assembly into sections comprises the step of placing an item from the group of astragals and mullions between the sections.
Parent Case Info
This is a divisional application of application Ser. No. 09/140,278 filed Aug. 26, 1998, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,943,825.
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Divisions (1)
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