It is that time of year again; the leaves have fallen, the breeze is brisk and the snow is getting ready to blanket the landscape. How can you prepare for the winter and all it brings? Weather stripping doors and windows can be one of the most influential ways to prepare. This is just one way to update your home, but we recommend a home energy audit to identify the major issues and the appropriate solutions.
We make sure to adhere to the following pinpoints to make sure the weather stripping is done correctly:
- The appropriate door sweeps and thresholds for the bottom of the doors.
- Weatherstrip the entire door jamb.
- Apply one continuous strip along each side.
- Make sure the weatherstripping meets tightly at the corners.
- Use a thickness that causes the weatherstripping to tightly press between the door and the door jamb when the door closes, without making it difficult to shut.
When air sealing your windows, make sure to apply the weather stripping between the sash and the frame. The weather stripping should not interfere with the operation of the window.
For a complete analysis of of the energy efficiency of your home, call to schedule your home energy audit in Johnston, Des Moines, Altoona, and all neighboring areas!
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