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Wherever there is a door, there may well be a draft! So
don't stop after you've weatherproofed that entry door.
Think of the surface area involved with a patio door - or
a garage door. If they're not tight, it can mean a lot of
lost heat. So check windows and doors in your home and
garage. Weatherproofing doesn't take long, and the savings
will gratify you when your utility bill arrives! |
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Seal your patio door with rubber compression strips. Fit
these strips into the channels where the movable panels
fit when the door is closed. You can also install a patio
door insulator kit, which provides you with plastic
sheeting to stretch over the interior panels of your door. |
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 Replace old,
worn out rubber sweeps on your garage door. Check the
condition of the sweep located on the bottom, outside edge
of your door. Remove it and replace it with a new one if
it shows signs of wear. Also be sure to check the door
jambs for drafts -- and add weatherstripping if needed. |
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 Exterior
door frames throughout your home should be checked for
drafts. Eliminate large gaps by removing the interior case molding and driving new shims between the jamb and the
framing member on the hinge side. Close the door to test
the fit and adjust it as needed before insulating and
reattaching the case molding. |
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RELATED PROJECTS
Weatherproofing Your Entry Door
Replacing a Threshold
Maintaining Your Storm Doors
Weatherproofing Other Window Types
Weatherproofing Your Windows |
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