Installing A Door Sweep On An Exterior Door

Door sweeps are available in several different types.

Installing a door sweep on an exterior door.

Determine which door bottom is needed. Shut the door then look for daylight and feel for a draft coming under the door. If you choose to install a front door made of steel you will need a helper. Using your heavy duty tin snips or a hack saw cut the door sweep to fit the bottom of the door.

Strip style door sweeps with an adhesive backing are the easiest to install. They seal out air leaks light and insects. Our door had old bulb type door weather stripping attached to the threshold. You ll save money on heating and cooling as well as protect against moisture dust and insects.

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. Wrap around or l type door bottoms or sweeps. Installing an exterior door that is insulated and made of steel can be heavy and cumbersome due to the weight of the materials. There are two main types of doors sweeps depending on the style material and size of your door.

Snap or push new door sweep onto bottom of door. Cut new door sweep to length if needed. This prevents snow dirt and pests of all varieties from collecting underneath your door. Door sweeps should always be applied on the outside face of exterior doors.

Measure the width of your door then buy a door sweep that is at least as big as your door. With the door closed measure the bottom of the door and transfer your marks onto the door sweep. Plus they are easy to install. Door sweeps are an inexpensive way to help save energy in your home.

You will later cut the door sweep down to the appropriate size. If you see a lot of light or feel a draft install a new door sweep. The wrap around sweeps fit different thicknesses of doors. If sweep fits too loosely a spot of adhesive may be applied to hold it in place a little more.

The home mender dustin luby shows us how to replace a sweep weatherstripping on an exterior door. Measure both the door and rough opening to make sure the door is the right size. Installing and maintaining a door sweep.