How To Insert Screws For Weather Stripping Into An External Door?

To install weather stripping around an exterior door, mark the door where screws are to be placed and use a drill to create pilot holes. Insert the screws halfway and test the door to ensure it closes easily. If the door closes with ease, tighten the screws to complete the installation. The inside of the door casing has a kerf that accepts a set of S-shaped weather stripping. Choose from several types: vinyl-coated foam stripping for economy, rubber stripping for durability and better sealing, or magnetic stripping for steel doors. Kerf door jamb weather stripping wears over time.

To buy weatherstripping for doors, you can usually find the types of weatherstrip available at stores. Close the door and mark where the weatherstripping will be installed on the bottom exterior surface. Drill pilot holes along the marked line and attach the aluminum weatherstripping using the provided tools.

One way to help seal up doors and windows in your house is to install adhesive weather stripping around the frames. Don’t forget to screw on a sweep at the bottom of any exterior doors to keep out hot air. To replace weather stripping on an exterior door, use adhesive weatherproofing strips and a kabob stick or toothpicks to make the door close in a little tighter.

For drilling into steel, use cobalt drill bits with a blunt tip with a “nub” instead of a point. Drill small pilot holes in each screw hole and insert the screws from the center and work out from there.