Types of Weather Stripping Metal Seals by spring tension. Nearly invisible with
proper installation. A good value. -very effective -lasts 10-20 years -moderately easy to
install; measure, cut and nail -used on most wood window channels -used on door frame top
and sides -installation requires tin snips, hammer, nails, tape measure
Foam-filled Vinyl Tube Unsightly in some places.
Reinforced flange is very durable. Do not paint the tube gasket. -very effective -lasts
5-10 years -easy to install; measure, cut and nail -used on window frames -used on door
frame top and sides -installation requires knife or shears, hammer and nails or staple
gun, tape measure
Hollow Vinyl Tube Unsightly in some places.
Reinforced flange is very durable. Do not paint the tube gasket. -effective -lasts 2-7
years -easy to install; measure, cut and nail or staple -used on window frames -used on
door frame top and sides -installation requires knife or shears, hammer and nails or
staple gun, tape measure
Foam Rubber Tape Many widths and thicknesses
available. Will not stick to dirty surface. Clean and dry surfaces before installing.
-effective -lasts 1-5 years -easy installation; measure, cut, peel and stick -used on
window top and bottom -used on door frame top and sides but not where surfaces slide
against each other -installation requires knife or shear, tape measure
Rigid Metal Strip Tube Gasket Metal strips with
slots rather than holes for fasteners can later be adjusted. Do not paint tube gasket.
-very effective -lasts 5-10 years -moderately easy to install; measure, cut, screw or nail
in place -used on window frames -used on door frame top and sides -installation requires
hack saw, hammer and nails or screwdriver and screws, tape measure
Wood Strip Foam Gasket Wood strip can be finished
to match door frame. Not good for warped doors. Do not paint the foam. -effective -lasts
1-3 years -moderately easy to install; measure, cut and nail in place -used on door frame
top and sides -installation requires hand saw, hammer, nails, tape measure
Felt Strips Only good for narrow and even gaps.
Comes apart where rubbing occurs. Do not paint. Not effective when wet. -least effective
-lasts 1-2 years -easy to install; measure, cut, nail or staple -used on wood window top
and bottom -used on door frame top and sides -installation requires knife or shears,
hammer and nails or staple gun, tape measure
Vinyl/Plastic/Mylar 'V' This works like the
spring metal. It's installed flat and then bent to a 'V' shape, the open end of the 'V' to
the outside of the doors which open inward. -very effective -lasts 2-20 years -easy to
install; measure, cut, peel and stick -used on window channels, sides, top and bottom
-used on door frame top and sides -installation requires knife or shears, tape measure Go
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