So I broke my own rules this week and wasted about $20. I did it on buying cheap weather stripping for my doors.
The weather stripping around my two steel doors was rubber type with a flat edge that fit in a crack in the frame and covered the space nicely. It had become worn is all and was letting a good breeze through. I didn't check the kind I had and went out and bought the cheapest ones I could find.
The problem, the new type didn't fit right and was letting in more cold air than the worn out ones. I went back out to another store and bought the right ones which fit like a glove and my doors have never been so air tight. It's like night and day now.
So, check to see what your old weather stripping was like and if it worked then buy the same kind. Take an old piece with you the store and find the same kind. If it worked and just needs replacing then get the same kind.
If the old weather stripping didn't work then do yourself a favour and don't cheap out. The foam types or cheap rubber ones with sticky backs are not made to do the job of a quality steel door weather stripper. They are generally for added protection around draughty areas and will do you little good. Spend the extra money and do the job right the first time.
Trust me, you will notice the difference in the amount of cold air coming through which will translate into savings on your heating bill.
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Weather striping is a quick easy and affordable way to save energy. We did it in our home before the winter set in last October. You’ll notice the difference on a cold windy night.
Good post!
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