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The weather is cooling and with the frosty winter winds, we begin to think of a warm house. Having thought about it last winter, and promptly putting it off, you have experienced some discomfort and have decided it is of utmost importance this year to replace the worn out weather stripping on your home. Choosing the kind you need seems to be a problem for many so lets look at types and the use for a particular classification. After all, who does not want to be cozy in chilly and foul weather?
As a rule windows and doors can be weather stripped even if you are not a "skilled craftsman."
„h Vinyl Plastic or Mylar. This is installed flat then is bent into a V shape, with the open end of the V to the outside to the inward opening doors. This works like the "spring metal." It works well and will last up to 20 years. This is simple installation, with peeling and sticking after measuring. This is used on doorframe top and sides. You will need tools including, knife, shears, tape measure.
„h Metal stripping. This seals by spring tension and it is almost invisible. It is very effective and will last up to 20 years. It takes some skill to install, you will need to measure cut and nail, and most will be capable. This is used on most window channels and door frames tops and side. Use snips, tape measure, hammer, and nails.
„h Felt strips. These are limited in usage. Use only for narrow and even spaces. Will not tolerate friction. They should not be wet, and you can not paint over them. Easy installation, measure cut and staple. Will last up to 2 years with care. Used in windows made of wood for top and bottom and door frames top and sides. Tools: staple gun, tape measure, and hammer and nails.
„h Wood strip foam gasket. The advantage of wood strip is that it can be painted to match door frames. Make sure your doors are not warped; the gaskets will not work correctly if this is the case. You will not want to paint the foam. It is effective and will last up to 3 years. Somewhat more difficult to install, you will measure, cut, and nail in place. Use hand saw tape measure, hammer, and nails.
„h Rigid Metal Strip Tube Gasket. These metal strips have slots instead of holes and the fasteners can be adjusted if needed after completion. The tube gasket should not be painted. These gaskets are very effective and last up to 10 years. You will find that it is somewhat easy to install. You will measure cut, screw, or nail in place. It is used on window frames and door frame top and side. Tools: hack saw, hammer and nails tape measure screwdriver, and screws.
„h Foam-filled Vinyl Tube. Unattractive in some areas, however the strong flange is durable. You do not want to paint the tube gasket. It is highly effectual and will last up to 10 years. Easy to install, measure, cut and nail. This product is used on window frames and door frames top and sides. Tools: knife, shears, staple gun, tape measure, hammer and nails.
„h Foam Rubber Tape. A good choice of widths and thickness'. Make sure the surface of application is clean and dry, or the tape will not stick. It is effectual and will last up to 5 years. The installation is easy just measure, cut, peel, and stick. Used on windows top and bottom, and door frames top and sides however do not use where surfaces work against each other. Tools: knife, shears and tape measure.
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