Fixing The Draft Beneath The Outside Door?

To combat drafts around doors, apply weatherstripping to the sides and top of the door frame, install new door sweeps at the bottom of the door, check for gaps between the door and the threshold, and adjust the threshold if necessary. Consider adding a storm door for an extra layer of insulation. Inspect and replace weatherstripping annually if needed.

To make doors draft-free, use silicone weatherstripping to fill cracks around the doors. Short-term fixes like draft stoppers and door snakes can reduce draft problems, but for real results, invest in some weather stripping and door sweeps. Three types of door sweeps (or door bottoms) to consider are: spread across the bottom of a standard 3-foot-wide entry door, a 1⁄4 inch space can let in as much air as a 3.4-inch hole in the door.

To fix a drafty door, follow these steps: 1) Know the problem, 2) Check the alignment of the door, 3) Choose the right weatherstripping, 4) Choose a door sweep, door shoe, or… For the bottom of your door, sweeps or shoes are another simple fix that will stop a draft. Sweeps have an aluminum housing that is screwed into the door face.

In summary, to combat drafts around doors, apply weatherstripping to the sides and top of the door frame, install new door sweeps at the bottom of the door, check for gaps between the door and the threshold, and consider adding a storm door for additional insulation. Investing in draft excluders, installing door sweeps, and removing old weather stripping can help save money on heating and cooling bills.