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Door Weatherstrip is a simple but effective way to reduce energy costs and prevent cold air from entering a home through the gaps around door frames. It helps keep warm indoor air in and cold outdoor air out and also reduces the amount of dust and other debris that gets into a house. Door weatherstripping can be purchased and installed easily at home, though if you are not comfortable with the work, a professional contractor can install it for you.
Before installing new weatherstripping, the door frame must be thoroughly cleaned and dry. This step is especially important for ensuring that the adhesive on the self-adhesive type of weather stripping sticks properly. Additionally, you should remove and replace any old weatherstripping or adhesive that is present. You should also be sure to repair any dings or holes in the door frame before you start.
The next step is to choose the correct type of door weatherstripping. There are several different types available, and each has its pros and cons. For example, felt weatherstripping is inexpensive and easy to cut and install, but it breaks down quickly and does not provide as good a seal as other materials. Foam tape, on the other hand, is a more durable alternative that comes in a wide range of widths and thicknesses to fill gaps between the door frame and the threshold.
Finally, rubber weatherstripping is expensive but it provides an excellent seal and insulates well. It is often installed with small tacking nails to prevent it from pulling out over time. Once you have decided on a material, you should measure the gap between the door jamb and the threshold. This will tell you how thick your weatherstripping needs to be and should help you determine how much to purchase.
Once you have determined how thick the weatherstripping should be, you can begin installation. Begin by measuring the top section of the door frame, then transfer this measurement to the foam weatherstripping and cut it with a utility knife or scissors. Once the weatherstripping is in place, hammer 1.5-inch nails partway into it.
Repeat this process on the left and right sides of the door frame. Once all the side pieces have been installed, open and close the door several times to ensure that it does not catch on the weatherstripping or make it difficult to open or shut.
If the door doesn't close, latch, or lock smoothly, loosen the screws on one of the sides and move the weatherstripping slightly away from the door to fix the problem. Otherwise, tighten the screws and test again.
Some doors come pre-weather-stripped, with a flange of rubber, plastic, or vinyl nailed to the door frame and a foam or other type of weatherstripping inserted behind it. These are generally easier to install than the other types of weatherstripping, and they are not likely to break down over time. Fortex(Shanghai) Industrial Co., Ltd offers many different types of door weatherstrip and threshold products, as well as other building maintenance supplies and tools.
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