How to install weatherstripping

How to install weatherstripping

Now that you’ve settled on the types of weatherstripping that work best around your home, the next step is to install it.

Start by doing visual inspection of your doors and windows to see where weatherstripping is damaged, inadequate or missing. Also, check for air leaks around your house to prioritize where to start your project.

You will begin by measuring the perimeters of all of the doors and windows that need weatherproofing. It is a smart idea to add an additional 10% to your measurements to account for mistakes. Also consider the thickness and widths of your materials so that you choose the right one for each application.

Once you have your materials on hand, follow these steps on how to replace door weatherstripping and how to install weatherstripping for the first time.

How do you replace weatherstripping around a door?

1. Start by removing all of the old weatherstripping. New weatherstripping must be applied to a clean, dry, flat surface to properly adhere.
2. Measure twice, cut once.
3. Use a single, continuous strip along each side.
4. Make sure that the weatherstripping fits snugly together at the corners.
5. When in place, the door should fit tightly against the weatherstripping without being difficult to open.

For more information on how to seal a door, visit Constellation’s blog post about weatherizing your home.

How do you replace weatherstripping on the bottom of a door?

1. Remove the old weatherstripping first to give the new material a flat, clean surface to which it can successfully adhere.
2. Depending on the type of weatherstripping you choose, you may also need to remove your current threshold, or plane the bottom of the door.
3. Measure the length of the door and the threshold.
4. Mark and drill pilot holes for the screws.
5. Attach the weatherstripping to the bottom of the door, tightening the screws firmly.
6. Attach the threshold with screws provided.
7. Ensure that the door closes and opens easily, and adjust if needed.

How do you replace weatherstripping around a window?

Replacing weatherstripping around a window is the same process as replacing weatherstripping around a door.

1. Start by removing all of the old weatherstripping. New weatherstripping must be applied to a clean, dry, flat surface to properly adhere.
2. Use a single, continuous strip along each side.
3. Make sure that the weatherstripping fits snugly together at the corners.
4. When in place, the window should fit tightly against the weatherstripping without being difficult to open.

The best weatherstripping in the world cannot overcome old, leaking windows. One of the best home improvements for resale value increases in your home is replacing broken and drafty ones with new energy-efficient windows.

How do you seal a garage door?

1. If present, remove any old weatherstripping, making sure that the surface is clean, dry and flat when finished.
2. Measure the top and the sides of the garage door, and cut pieces of weatherstripping to size.
3. Starting along the top of the garage door, attach the weatherstripping loosely until the strip is completely in place. Then tighten all the screws.
4. Complete the same steps on both sides of the garage.
5. Test your garage door, ensuring that the weatherstripping does not interfere with the garage door’s ability to open and close.

Repairing and replacing weatherstripping tops most winter energy saving tips lists–and helps you heat your home efficiently during fall, too. Replacing or installing new types of weatherstripping is a relatively inexpensive and easy task. When it comes to making your home more comfortable and more efficient, it is effort well spent.

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