U-Channel Gasket

U Channel Gasket for Patio Doors

Patio door glass seal perished or letting in water? On many patio doors, a U-shaped gasket wraps round the edge of the glass and seals it in the frame.

We stock Reddiplex R0929 patio door U channel gasket and a U channel gasket sample pack.

How to Match Your U Channel Gasket

Cut a short piece

Pull out a short length of the old gasket and look at the end. The shape of the cross-section is what you need to match.

Measure it

Measure the overall height and width, and the leg or foot that pushes into the groove.

Compare the diagrams

Compare your piece with the product diagrams. Reddiplex profiles are listed by R-number, such as R6160.

Glass thickness

Measure the thickness of the glass unit. The U channel must suit it.

U Channel Gasket Guide

What U Channel Gasket Does

The gasket wraps round the edge of the glass unit before it goes into the frame. It holds the glass and seals it against water and draughts.

Use a Sample Pack

The sample pack lets you check the fit before you buy a full length.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to take the glass out?

Usually yes, because U channel gasket wraps round the edge of the glass.

Is this the seal round the sliding door?

No. That is a weather seal or brush seal. U channel gasket seals the glass.

Browse all gaskets and seals: bubble, flipper, E gasket, wedge, Q-Lon, Aquamac, U-channel, threshold seals and draught excluders. Also see sliding patio door hardware.

Not sure which gasket you have? Send us a photo of the end of a short piece of your old gasket, with a ruler in shot, and we'll find the closest match.

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