Snap or push new door sweep onto bottom of door.
Installing a door sweep on an exterior door.
If you choose to install a front door made of steel you will need a helper.
Open and shut the door and adjust the pads if necessary.
Installing and maintaining a door sweep.
Sealing the gap between an entry door and the floor threshold by installing a door sweep is a great way to save energy and reduce your utility bills both summer and winter.
There are two main types of doors sweeps depending on the style material and size of your door.
Measure both the door and rough opening to make sure the door is the right size.
Shut the door then look for daylight and feel for a draft coming under the door.
If you see a lot of light or feel a draft install a new door sweep.
Installing an exterior door that is insulated and made of steel can be heavy and cumbersome due to the weight of the materials.
Door sweeps are available in several different types.
Strip style door sweeps with an adhesive backing are the easiest to install.
Wrap around or l type door bottoms or sweeps.
Door sweeps are an inexpensive way to help save energy in your home.
Install or replace a door sweep a door sweep seals gaps between the bottom of the door and the threshold.
Our door had old bulb type door weather stripping attached to the threshold.
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Door sweeps should always be applied on the outside face of exterior doors.
The home mender dustin luby shows us how to replace a sweep weatherstripping on an exterior door.
Measure the width of your door then buy a door sweep that is at least as big as your door.
Cut new door sweep to length if needed.
This prevents snow dirt and pests of all varieties from collecting underneath your door.
Using your heavy duty tin snips or a hack saw cut the door sweep to fit the bottom of the door.
You will later cut the door sweep down to the appropriate size.
If sweep fits too loosely a spot of adhesive may be applied to hold it in place a little more.
Determine which door bottom is needed.
Plus they are easy to install.
The wrap around sweeps fit different thicknesses of doors.