The Web address you entered is not a functioning page on our site. Go to Amazon.in's Home PageHow to Install Weatherstripping on an Entry Door for a Tight Seal Viewing in Doors & Windows A 1/32” gap around the edge of an entry door can let in as much cold air as a two-inch hole smack in the center. Imagine how that would feel on a wintry day. The good news is you can eliminate drafty leaks around exterior doors with this simple-to-apply weatherstripping that installs in minutes and lasts for years. The integrated vinyl tubing makes an excellent seal against moisture and air. With the door closed, measure the length of the doorstop on the hinge side of the door frame. Then, transfer that measurement to a length of weatherstripping. Next, draw a straight cutting line. Cut the vinyl tubing with a utility knife and the metal with a hacksaw, using a very fine 32-tooth-per-inch blade. Using a self-centering drill bit, drill pilot holes and then install the screws.
When the right and left sides are in place, measure and cut the top. Attach the top piece the same way the sides. With the weatherstripping installed, you can tell just by the sound of the closing door that it's well sealed and that drafts are going to stay outside where they belong. Sealing the Bottom of a Door One of the easiest to install solutions for the bottom of an entry door is a door sweep like the one pictured here. These are available from hardward stores, home improvment centers and Amazon. Click here to view.Some of the sliding glass door weatherstripping is exposed to the elements more than others, requiring more frequent replacement. The weatherstripping around your sliding glass door tends to wear out over time and needs replacing periodically. However, the door needs more than one type of weatherstripping to properly seal the opening. Instead of replacing all the weatherstripping in your door -- which tend to wear out at different rates -- find the source of drafts and buy the right weatherstripping for the area that you need to reseal.
Determine which weatherstripping you need to replace. Look at the weatherstripping along the sides of the sliding section of door -- where it meets the door frame, as well as the bottom of the door and the joint where the sliding door meets the stationary door section. Check for broken or cracked weatherstripping. Close the door and move a lit candle along the edges, looking for areas where the flame dances wildly. This shows you where most of the draft is coming in. Buy a pile weatherstrip if drafts are coming in between the doors when the door sections are closed. This weatherstripping is sometimes call fin or brush weatherstripping. It has a plastic or rubber fin surrounding by a brush-like pile that moves with the door as you slide it open and closed. It helps keep air from escaping from the gap between the doors. Find tubular rubber or vinyl weatherstripping to seal the door at the jamb. This weatherstripping compresses when the door pushes against it, forming a tight seal. Measure the size of the existing weatherstripping to ensure you buy one that will fit the size of your door frame.
Test a small piece first to make sure the door still closes and latches properly; if you buy weatherstripping that is too firm or too thick, it could keep the door from reaching the latch. This type of weatherstripping can last up to five years. Purchase foam weatherstripping the same width as the edge of your door. Install it instead of the tubular strips if you have a narrow gap to seal. This is thinner than the tubular strips, and it's often self-adhesive, making it simple to install. However, it doesn't typically last as long as the tubular rubber or vinyl. This type of weatherstripping often needs replacing every other year. Things You Will Need Candle Lighter Pile weatherstripping Tubular weatherstripping Foam weatherstripping References California Energy Commission: WeatherstrippingU.S. Department of Energy: WeatherstrippingAce Hardware: Weatherproofing Your Home Photo Credits Jupiterimages/BananaStock/Getty Images Suggest a CorrectionEnjoy the Convenience of a Pet Door Sliding door inserts are an excellent way to see if a pet door is right for your pet and your lifestyle.
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