Installing strip weather

The key to positioning the new door weather stripping is to shove it against the door so it compresses slightly along its entire length Photo 4. Our door had old bulb-type door weather stripping attached to the threshold. Use a hammer and wood tapping block, if necessary, to drive the flanges all the way down into the threshold grooves. Inspect and Clean the Doorstop and Jamb Inspect doorframes for gaps and holes that may need sealing. However, the door weather stripping also needs to fit snug to the door over its full length. Just the tiniest gap was all it took for them to infiltrate the kitchen.

How to Buy Weather Stripping for Doors You can usually find the types of door weather stripping shown here at well-stocked hardware stores and home centers. Otherwise, call a local door or window repair service. Fin seal weather strips have piles similar to carpet. Then measure and cut the bottom to length Photo 3. Weather stripping Materials Weather stripping comes in several materials and designs. The wrapped foam type shown here is easier to install and more effective. Place weather stripping between the sash stiles and jamb — similar to double-hung and side-sash windows.

Where It Goes Along the bottom of the interior side of a door. This will make the new door weather stripping slip in much easier. Use a hammer and wood tapping block, if necessary, to drive the flanges all the way down into the threshold grooves. Make sure to measure your doors before you begin your project. If the door moves upward, tighten the top hinge screws.