Winter Winds are Coming!
Did you know a 1/8 inch gap around
an exterior door is equivalent to a six inch square hole in the side of your
house and causes a lot of energy loss? When put in those terms I realized I
would not leave a gaping hole in the side of my house all winter so I'd better
check for air leaks. There are two ways to check your exterior doors:
Have someone stand on the other side of the door and shine a flashlight around the door's perimeter. If you can see light through the cracks, your door needs sealing.
OR
Hold a piece of paper between the door and the frame and shut the door. If you can pull the paper out without tearing it, you should weather strip around the door.
Have someone stand on the other side of the door and shine a flashlight around the door's perimeter. If you can see light through the cracks, your door needs sealing.
OR
Hold a piece of paper between the door and the frame and shut the door. If you can pull the paper out without tearing it, you should weather strip around the door.
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