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Door Weather Stripping
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- Inspect the door seals and strips around the frame, threshold, and stop molding. Look for gaps, cracks, or missing sections.
- Use the “light test” to check for leaks – close the door and check for light coming through at the seals. Mark any leaks.
- Check if seals are just dirty or stained. Clean dirty seals with water and mild detergent using a soft brush.
- Tighten any loose screws or nails on metal weatherstripping. Adjust self-adhesive seals by removing and reapplying.
- Replace any excessively worn, cracked, or missing seals with new weatherstripping of the same type and size.
- Make sure weatherstripping is aligned properly so it makes uniform contact. Trim any overhanging material.
- Apply lubricant like wax stick or silicone spray to the seals to rejuvenate and improve contact.
- Adjust door sill threshold height if scrape marks indicate it’s too tight. Some gap is ideal to allow seal compression.
