How To Seal A Front Door’S Glass Outside?

This video demonstrates how to seal around an exterior door frame to prevent rain, drafts, and pests. Sealing the glass with silicone glue that moves with the door and the glass is crucial for maintaining a draft-free home. To find and fix leakages, examine the specific location of the leaks, such as incoming light around the door. If needed, use silicone weatherstripping to fill the cracks around the doors.

To properly seal in stain, apply a clear coat, such as an outdoor-rated polyurethane 2 part clear coat, which will cure quickly. Set the frame flat, line the channel with silicone, and press the lexan gently onto the frame. Allow it to dry overnight.

After taking the door off and placing it on a flat surface or saw horses outside facing down, unscrew the inside trim, and lift the door off. Apply a glazing compound, similar to caulk, to the solid sticking side of the door. The glass is then bedded into the opening and pushed into the glass.

Seal the glass with silicone glue that stays pliable, moving with the door and the glass. A good all-weather clear sealant is Lexel, which is not easy to clean up. To clean up, make the narrowest pin hole opening in the tube and direct it where you need it.

To seal an external door, tighten all fittings and screws, strip and replace existing weatherproofing, and seal glass exterior doors with heavy curtains. Sealing the gap between the door and the frame and the frame itself is essential for maintaining a draft-free home.