Explain any planned change beneath the door
Tell Ethan’s if a coating, tile or driveway project will change the surface at the opening. A strip selected before that work may need reconsideration once the finished height is known. Do not use the opener’s closing force to compensate for a poorly matched interface.
Identify what stays in place
The estimate should name the flexible seal, its attachment and any retained threshold. Ask whether an existing holder is suitable or damaged. If a bent lower section is the real problem, compare panel repair separately instead of stacking material over the gap.
Coordinate broader work with the property record
For a Princeton home, keep the exact address with the floor or opening project and consult County jurisdiction resources when that scope needs review. The door appointment should be coordinated with surface completion, not assumed to include a separate paving or building trade.
Your questions
Should floor work happen before final seal fitting?
Discuss the sequence before ordering. The finished surface and compatible door assembly should be understood when the seal is selected.
Is a threshold the same as the door-mounted strip?
No. They occupy different positions. Ask why each proposed part is needed instead of treating both as interchangeable gap fillers.
