We are going to learn how to put weather stripping on your door today! Many refer to it as weather stripping, and it is quite a handy product to keep the cold air out of your home. It also ensures that your door fits well inside its frame.” With your door sealed correctly, it makes your home warmer in the winter. This is especially true when temperatures are extremely low outside. And using weather stripping can save you money on your heating bill, which is always a plus! So, lets break down how to do this, step-by-step!
Weather stripping is a narrow, flexible strip of material that occupies the gap between your door and its frame. Consider it a barrier that prevents air from entering or exiting. Properly installed weather stripping ensures that your warm air stays in your home, while cold drafts out: That’s awesome for keeping your house nice and warm in those cold months!
Wipe down the area that will receive the weather stripping. Make sure there is no dirt, dust, or debris on it Make sure it's Sumterm-1: 2022/10/UN719_ois-doa-un719-01-stamped_original. The weather stripping will stick better if the surface is clean.
Use putty knife to remove any of the old weather stripping that may still be present on the channel. If there is old stripping, it can result in the new one failing to adhere correctly.
Attach the weather stripping! The new frame should start with top of the door frame. Don’t hammer nailing (if you are using nail) One more thing, that if you are going to use a nail, push the nails in place gently with a nail set. And then you just take your hammer and gently tap them in. This will secure the stripping in place.
If you can still feel cold air entering after you’ve done that, you can try installing a door sweep. Door sweep: A strip of material that lines along the bottom portion of the door. This also helps fill in all the little gaps that could potentially allow cold air to creep inside.
Perhaps purchase a door draft stopper. It’s a long piece of fabric that you place at the bottom of your door. It assists in preventing cold air from entering. It’s not as effective as weather stripping, of course, but it can provide a useful temporary fix if you need something fast.
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