How in the **** did you tear the sheetmetal ?

 

brother slammed the door like 8 times because it wouldn't shut

 

That is the result of worn hinges. the hinges wear out and the door does not hit the striker properly, putting stress on the latch assembly and cracking the metal around it. At this point you need to replace both the hinges and the latch. You will also need to have the door frame brazed or mig welded.

 

 

I examined my door set-up today and my thoughts are as follows:

The door striker is worn, which causes movement when the latch is secured. Adjustment or replacement of the striker should correct this condition.

The hinge bushing is also worn, which would cause movement in a different part of the door. Replacement of both the hinge pin and bushing (with a bronze replacement) should correct this condition.

The door seals are hollow, so they would have no bearing on the type of movement the door exhibits during windy conditions.

 

Actually, not entirely true. The seals are designed to hold a particular shape thereby filling in the gap between the body and the door. Over time, they lose their elasticity and ability to spring back to shape and fill that gap. This can allow wind to enter and move the door back and forth causing it to wear on the hinge and latch and increase the movement.

 

I need some evidence of that, or else a means of how to check mine to show they are worn. The reason I say so, is that I can compress the seal with my hand (fingers) and it pops back into shape.

 

That may indeed be true, but it might not spring back with the same force as a new seal would and it may be unable to keep the same sealing pressure against the door as when it was new. In other words, it could take less wind force to move it away from the door face and allow air or water to enter.