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Unless you have a brand new
home, your door may have fallen out of alignment. Take
the time necessary to make certain your door fits
straight and true before you begin weatherproofing.
(This extra step will also save on weatherproofing
material!) Start by evening out the gaps around the
door. Reset and shim the hinges (if necessary) to even
out the gaps. Keep in mind that if you plan to attach a
new door bottom with a drip edge, you may have to plane
the bottom of the door slightly. Then, of course, you'll
want to make certain the strike plate and latches are in
alignment. |
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Install metal tension strips next to the door stops at the
point where your door contacts the stops when closed. Use
a putty knife to pry out the tension strips far enough so
that it creates a good seal when the door is closed. |
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 Add an aluminum or vinyl door jamb weatherstrip to the edge of
the door stop on the external side. |
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Attach a new bristle sweep to the bottom of the door.
Here's an option: You may prefer to attach a new door
bottom with an integral sweep on the inside and drip edge
on the outside. This often requires that you adjust your
threshold height, and/or slightly plane the bottom of your
door. If you plane the door, make sure to seal the wood. |
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Fix any cracks in door panels or around light panels with
wood filler or caulk. |
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RELATED PROJECTS
Replacing a Threshold
Maintaining Your Storm
Doors
Weatherproofing Other
Door Types
Weatherproofing Other
Window Types
Weatherproofing Your
Windows
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