How To Install Weatherstripping

[Music] gaps in your doors and windows can let your warm or cool air escape weather stripping is a simple way to plug those gaps and keep your conditioned air inside start by inspecting the window or door look for places where you can see light shining through you can also use the smoke from an incense stick or candle and watch its direction to see if you have air movement once you have identified the gaps you want to close make sure your sills and casings are in good condition and repair them if necessary weather stripping comes in several styles the simplest to install is adhesive-backed weather stripping rope caulk is a good temporary fix which can be removed when the seasons change if you have small gaps in corners you can use a piece of corner seal weather stripping like this choose weather stripping that is the right width for your window or door and is thick enough to seal the gap clean the surfaces that will have weather stripping attached and let them dry completely install your weather stripping so that the material compresses when the door or window closes check for light and air movement around your newly sealed gaps and your house is now more efficient and comfortable you [Music]

Channel: Lowe's Home Improvement

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Id: E3JK2zMR53c

Length: 1min 13sec (73 seconds)

Published: Thu May 14 2020