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Not only will your house feel
warmer, you will also help save on your home’s heating bills by doing so.
Foam Door
Weatherstripping
Door weatherstripping replacement
kits are available in a number of options. The simplest and least expensive door
weatherstripping solution is foam door weatherstripping. This type of door
weatherstripping comes in roles and cost only a few dollars. You can find foam
door weatherstripping at any home improvement store and it comes in varying
thicknesses and lengths.
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Foam door weatherstripping has a
sticky backing that is protected by paper. All you need to do to install this
type of door weatherstripping is to measure the door jambs, cut an appropriate
length of foam door weatherstripping, peal of the protective paper and then
install the door weatherstripping around the doorframe. It’s that simple.
Door
Weatherstripping Kits
As an alternative to low cost foam
door weatherstripping you can also buy door weatherstripping replacement kits
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There are also door weatherstripping
kits that are comprised of a vinyl bulb and metal flange assembly. Each door
weatherstripping kit that includes a flange contains two long sections for the
door side jambs, as well as a shorter section for the top door jamb.
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To install these types of door
weatherstripping solutions, again measure the door side jamb heights and the
door top jamb width and cut the weather stripping flange pieces to length. Note
that you should cope cut the door weatherstripping flanges at 45o
angles where they butt up against each other. This will enable clean 90o
angled corners, and provide for a continuous flow of the foam or vinyl bulb
insulating material around the doorframe.
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After cutting the door
weatherstripping flange pieces to length position them tightly up against the
outside facing closed door so that the foam or vinyl bulb compress slightly.
While holding the door weatherstripping flanges in place secure them to the door
frame with nails. The nails should be spaced approximately every 12 inches from
each other.
Installing Door
Sweeps
If your door has leaky drafts around
the base of it you can install door sweeps. Door sweeps are a type of door
weatherstripping that attaches to the base of the door so that when the door
closes it forms an air tight seal with the bottom of the door frame.
So if you want to eliminate the
drafts in your home this winter check your exterior doors for drafts, and
install door weatherstripping replacements where needed. You feel warmer and
you’ll save a small bundle on your home heating bills.
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