Category Archives: Weather Stripping
Pile weather stripping is an old-school way to keep the elements out of your home. It’s usually used on windows, but also functions great with sweeping and sliding applications. I’ve seen this type of weather stripping on storm door and windows more than other uses since it has some give for when the wind is beating against the window to help keep it from shattering. It’s usually made from a bristle type material, or sometimes wool, that will stop wind … Continue reading
Magnetic weather stripping is a really cool invention that makes weatherizing your doors extremely easy. With as much focus as there has been on protecting the planet and saving money with home improvement, taking steps to weatherize your home or office is one of the easiest things you can do to help out. This is especially true in the workplace where there are people constantly going in and out and operating HVAC most of the day. A simple magnetic weather … Continue reading
Garage door weather stripping is dual function tool that helps protect your home and save you money. The main purpose of this type of weather stripping is to keep the elements out of your garage. Rain and snow can seep under an unprotected wooden garage doors and get all of your good stuff in the garage wet. This is especially problematic if the door into your house is the same level as your garage floor. Water can easily make its … Continue reading
Rubber weather stripping is an excellent way to keep your house warm in the winter and keep the cool air in the house in the summer. Your doors and windows leak way more air than you think they do, in the winter it can be the equivalent to having a window completely open! Installing foam rubber weather stripping around your doors and windows is one of the easiest ways to save on your electricity bill and be a little kinder … Continue reading