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E/O 17 ft. Magnetic Door Seal Replacement Kit Black Vinyl 7 ft. Bug Seal 7 ft. x 9 ft. White Garage Door Weatherstrip SealVideo Playback Not Supported Replacing worn or damaged weather stripping around exterior doors will save money on your energy bills. Take a piece of the old weather stripping with you to the home improvement store so you can easily match it. The weather stripping in newer doors fits in a groove in the door casing. To remove it, simply pull it out. Then cut a new piece to length, and insert it in the groove. Older doors can be retrofit using rolls of self-adhesive foam weather stripping or rigid strips that are nailed in place. Installing a Door Sweep on an Entry Door (video) How to Save Energy by Reducing Air Infiltration (video) How to Make a Draft Dodger (article) 8 Tips to Reduce Heating Costs (article) Videos You May Like How to Improve Indoor Air Quality and ... Payback on Energy Saving Efforts How to Install a Door Sweep
Sealing gaps around doors and windows can make your home feel warmer—and save you 10 to 15 percent on your energy bills. But with so many different types of weatherstripping lining shelves at the hardware store, choosing the right one for a particular job can feel like a guessing game. To help, we've broken down the most common options by material and profile so that you'll know just what to install to chase away the chill. V Strip (Tension Seal) V strip, also known as tension seal, is a durable plastic or metal strip folded into a 'V' shape that springs open to bridge gaps. Where It GoesAlong the sides of a double-hung or sliding window; on the top and sides of a door. How to Install ItCut to desired length with scissors, then peel and stick, or install with finishing nails. Felt is sold in rolls, either plain or reinforced with a pliable metal strip. Though inexpensive, it usually lasts only a year or two. Where It GoesAround a door or window sash;
in the door's jamb so that it compresses against the door. How to Install ItCut to desired length with a utility knife, then staple or nail in place. Foam tape is made from open or closed-cell foam, or EPDM rubber with a sticky back. It's sold in varying widths and thicknesses, which makes it best for irregular-size cracks. Where It GoesTop and bottom of window sashes; How to Install ItCut to length, and adhere where needed. Door sweeps are flat pieces of plastic, aluminum, or stainless steel fitted with a strip of nylon, plastic, or vinyl or a sponge brush to fill the space between door and threshold. Where It GoesAlong the bottom of the interior side of a door. How to Install ItCut to your door's width if needed, and install with screws. Tubular Rubber, Vinyl, or Silicone Tubular rubber, vinyl, or silicone is an effective air barrier; versions made of a narrow sponge rubber or vinyl tubing come attached to a wood or metal mounting strip. Silicone types are usually inserted into milled grooves.
Where It GoesAt the base of doors and windows; top or bottom of a window sash; bottom of a door; between a door and its jamb. How to Install ItPeel and stick, or fasten with screws through slot holes; silicone seals are pressed into a channel you create with a router.An older entry door may have rotted weatherstripping, letting in drafts. The seal around an exterior door has several functions. It seals out noise, drafts, rain and even insects. Over time, the door seal can rot and crack, preventing the door from sealing shut. This is not only unattractive, but it is also inefficient, as the drafty air can increase heating and cooling costs. New door seals are easy to install and can reduce your energy costs in the long run. There are three main types of seals: adhesive-backed foam, flanged vinyl bubble and vinyl-bubble wrapped with a metal, nail-on flange. Open the door and grasp the weatherstripping with your fingers. Pull firmly to dislodge the weatherstripping's flange from the groove cut into the door jamb.
Do this for the upper jamb as well as both vertical jambs. Measure the the horizontal jamb width, then use a utility knife to cut a new piece of weatherstripping to fit. Push the flange into jamb's groove with your fingers. Measure the left and right vertical jamb heights. Cut the new weatherstripping slightly longer than this measurement. The excess will be cut off once installed. Cut the top of each vertical section of weatherstripping to match the rounded profile of the horizontal weatherstripping piece. This ensures a tight seal at the corners where the vertical and horizontal pieces meet. Push the weatherstripping into the vertical jamb's grooves, starting at the top and working down. Cut off excess weatherstripping at the bottom with a utility knife. Scrape off the old foam and adhesive with a putty knife. Clean the remaining adhesive residue with an adhesive remover. Peel the backing from one end of the weatherstripping and stick it to the inside corner of the horizontal jamb. Unroll the weatherstripping and peel the backing as you stick the weatherstripping to the jamb, working your way across.
Cut the weatherstripping with the utility knife at the opposite corner. Peel and stick the weatherstripping along the vertical jambs, making sure to butt the ends tight to the horizontal piece of weatherstripping and at the bottom against the door sill. Remove the screws or nails holding the old weatherstripping to the doorjamb, then remove the weatherstripping. You may need a pry bar to remove the nails. Measure the horizontal jamb distance, then cut the new weatherstripping to size. Cut the vinyl part with a utility knife, then cut the metal flange with a hacksaw. Close the door, then place the new weatherstripping in the jamb, with the vinyl seal against the door. The seal should be slightly compressed against the door. Screw or nail the new weatherstripping to the jamb using the supplied screws or nails. Measure the heights of the vertical jamb sections and cut them to size. Do not cut the end that has a preformed, rounded profile. This end will overlap the horizontal weatherstripping piece.