Introduction
After a while, the weatherstrips can deteriorate or begin to have cracks or tears, letting air see seep in. It’s important to replace your weather strips because it improves your home's energy efficiency and can save you money on your heating and cooling bills.
In this guide, you will use scissors and a drill, and if not used properly, it could be hazardous.
However, replacing weatherstripping is quite simple and helps improve your energy performance. This guide will help you replace weatherstripping and with some simple steps.
What you need
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Use the putty knife to loosen the weatherstripping from the groove.
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After removing the weatherstripping, measure the door frame using the measuring tape.
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After measuring the door use a pen to mark the new weatherstrip and cut it with the scissors.
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Repeat the process from steps 1-5 for the weatherstrip for the top and left of the doorframe.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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