How to weatherstrip a door: 15 steps with photos

When it comes to weatherstripping a door, knowing how to do so can be difficult sometimes. This article offers the insight into and a list of fifteen steps on how to weatherstrip a door. These steps include measuring door, mark and cutting the bronze, using pre-punched weatherstripping, removing any old weatherstripping, measuring a section that overlaps each side of the door, as well as a few other steps.

Key Takeaways:

• Weatherstripping an old door is simple and cheap, yet almost everyone does it wrong.
• Measure the door. Using a tape measure, measure the top and the right and left sides of the door jamb where the door closes flush against the wood.
• Remove any old weatherstripping, making sure to remove all nails or glue to leave a clean surface.

“Install the weatherstripping on the hinge side of the door. It is very important that the nails are secured toward the outside of the door. It should be OPPOSITE of the jamb on the latch side of the door. This will allow the springy edge to sit flush against the door edge when it closes.”

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