How To Attach Insulating Strips To Exterior Doors?

This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to install weather stripping around an exterior door. Kerf weather stripping is a quick and easy way to replace a typical exterior door weatherstrip seal. It prevents drafts from entering the door. Vinyl-clad foam is a popular and widely used type of weatherstripping for exterior doors, as it combines a foam core that compresses to form a tight seal with a durable vinyl. A well-sealed door requires weatherstripping the sides and top to fill in the space between the door and the jamb, and adding a sweep to the bottom to fill in the space. Silicone is an ideal weatherstripping because it is durable, soft, and has no compression memory, remaining tight as the door swells and shrinks.

To install weatherstripping, measure the door, cut the weatherstripping to size, apply it to the door, test the door, adjust as needed, and install a door sweep. To prepare your door, clean the stop moulding with soapy water and allow it to dry completely. Cut and apply the foam weatherstripping, remove the old weatherstripping, measure the jambs, cut the new weatherstripping, do necessary repairs, and install the weatherstripping.

In summary, installing weather stripping around an exterior door is a simple and effective process that can help seal up doors and windows in your house.