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8

Time Required

                          15 - 25 minutes

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  • Weatherstripping
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Introduction

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

Step 1

              Weatherstripping
  • Use the putty knife to loosen the weatherstripping from the groove.
  • Push outwards from the groove using the putty knife, so the groove doesn’t get damaged.
  • The groove is located behind the exterior of the door frame

Use the putty knife to loosen the weatherstripping from the groove.

Push outwards from the groove using the putty knife, so the groove doesn’t get damaged.

The groove is located behind the exterior of the door frame

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Step 2

  • Pull out the Weatherstripping from the groove
  • Use the putty knife if assistance is needed by pushing the weatherstripping outward from the groove

Pull out the Weatherstripping from the groove

Use the putty knife if assistance is needed by pushing the weatherstripping outward from the groove

Step 3

  • After removing the weatherstripping, measure the door frame using the measuring tape.

After removing the weatherstripping, measure the door frame using the measuring tape.

Step 4

  • After measuring the door use a pen to mark the new weatherstrip and cut it with the scissors.
  • Be careful when handling scissors.

After measuring the door use a pen to mark the new weatherstrip and cut it with the scissors.

Be careful when handling scissors.

Step 5

  • Using the putty knife, push the new weatherstripping into the door groove.

Using the putty knife, push the new weatherstripping into the door groove.

Step 6

  • Repeat the process from steps 1-5 for the weatherstrip for the top and left of the doorframe.

Repeat the process from steps 1-5 for the weatherstrip for the top and left of the doorframe.

Step 7

  • Now measure the door’s width using the measuring tape.

Now measure the door’s width using the measuring tape.

Step 8

  • Install the Door Sweep by drilling it in using a cordless drill.
  • Drill can be hazardous if not handled with care

Install the Door Sweep by drilling it in using a cordless drill.

Drill can be hazardous if not handled with care

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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