Weather stripping is typically made from foam or rubber products and is intended remain flexible to provide a good seal for your windows and doors. These items do wear out over time and likely will need replacing before your windows or doors need replacement. Sometimes the weather stripping is just fine but the window or door is in need of adjustment for the weather stripping to make a proper seal.
Replacement of weather stripping is as easy as a trip to your local home improvement store. There are products made especially for windows or doors. Pick up the product that matches your need and follow the on package instructions. Even with new weather stripping people sometimes still feel drafts in the corners of doors. To resolve this issue wedge weather stripping can be used in the corners of the doors.
Simply install the self adhesive wedge in the corners of the doors where you feel air leaking. These small wedges will stop air leakage immediately. Some exterior doors include these wedges from the the manufacturer but some do not. Like other weather stripping they can become worn out and need replacing from time to time. Typically these wedges come in a pack and cost just a few dollars…well worth the minimal investment!
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