Hello friends! We will be discussing one such, the weather stripping for sliding doors. Ever had cold air slip through your doors? This can make your air very cold…the result a chilly and uncomfortable home. It is a unique type of material which can help you to eliminate that freezing cold air from the inside and allow your house warm throughout all seasons. Is like Building nice heatwarm blanket around your doors :p, to not let the chilled air go inside.
I am becoming one of those like, elderly people that have learned to appreciate small things....but really installing the weather stripping is super simple too! You can create this by yourself, also if you want to ask a grown up for help that is fine too. The first thing you need to do is go the hardware store and get some weather stripping. There are various types of weather stripping. Certain types are foam strips that adhere with an adhesive, while others are V-strips or door sweeps to create even better insulation around the gaps.
After: With the weather stripping successfully appliedOnce you have your necessary weather strip on hand, first clean the area where it will be placed. Hardly worth mentioning except that it helps the weather stripping stay in place. From here, simply measure the length of the door or window frame to know how much weather stripping you need. Cut the weather stripping in proper size, so that it can fit properly. Next you place the weather stripping on top of the open door or window frame, peel off back part ad voila! It’s really that simple! You will get a glimpse of how easy it is to evoke cosiness in your home.
Your home will feel 100 times better without all that cold air in it. And please, no bundling up in a bulky coat indoors or treading through your house with socks on just to keep warm. Instead of you feeling chilly in home, this is how we can be relaxed at our nest. Its crazy how much better everything can be inside your home when you stop the cold air from getting in!
Weather stripping: help you save energy as it keeps warm or cool air from escaping your home. By sealing tight against weather stripping, your door ensures that cold air or heat is not lost and required to reheat/cool down the home. Reduced Electricity Use This results in a lower total energy consumption, which of course means that you will save some money on your electricity bills. It also works out to be a win-win for both your wallet as well as the planet.
If your weather stripping is applied properly, then the home creates an impenetrable seal against the elements. That barrier is keeping the elements outside and your home warm, safe and dry inside where it belongs. Even in heavy rainfall or snow, water cannot enter and do damage You will notice the immediate difference you can feel safe from outside weather, and enjoy a comfortable home no matter what is happening out of your front door.
It works by tightening up your door & window against the weather. Air sealing ensures that heated or cooled air stays in your living space, preventing it from escaping the building. Not only will you save money on your energy bills with new weather stripping in place, but you'll actually be more comfortable inside the humble abode at any given time of year!