Rising energy costs can make a cold, drafty house a misery that grows increasingly expensive. Sealing your home with tight-fitting weather stripping can make you feel warm all winter long. Youll also enjoy the lower utility bills. If you ha...
There are several types of weather stripping because different situations call for different kinds of material. All of the following types are available to homeowners, and most can be used for either doors or windows. Pressure-sensitive adh...
Installing weather stripping onto sliding windows and doors presents some unique challenges. Well show you in this section how to solve the various problems associated with these tasks. Installing Weather Stripping Onto Sliding Windows Slid...
Generally, the only kind of weather stripping that can be applied to metal windows is the pressure-sensitive type. Screws would go through the metal and impede movement of the window. To install, apply weather stripping to top of upper sash...
Spring-metal strips (V-shape or single) are available in bronze, copper, stainless-steel, and aluminum finishes. Most manufacturers package spring-metal weatherstripping in rolls, and they include the brads necessary for installation. Altho...