Door Weatherstripping Replacement

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.

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 that consist of foam wrapped around a wood or metal flange. 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.

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.

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.