Thank you! I have a 120-year-old house along the coast with a front door that faces the prevailing wind. This video gave me the confidence to give it a shot and do it myself!
Hey there, glad I could help! This type of kerf style weather stripping is incredibly effective at sealing drafts that are coming in around doors. And even better you can make it work with doors that old and crooked, warped, etc. Andy
Great video. I learned something. On mine, I measured 79 inches door jamb and the strip was 84 inches, so I cut 2.5 inches from each end so I wouldn't lose any screw holes.
Thanks for making this video. I was looking for a video on how to install a different type that also screws in. I believe it's rubber inside of a metal channel that butts against the door like this does, not sure what it's called. I might go with this option instead for our 70s era front door. The peel and stick rubber was too thick, so I applied a foam strip around the jam facing the edge of the door instead of the exterior side because the door wouldn't close. I removed the copper sheet weather stripping and had no idea it would be a hassle using modern methods.
I have found replacing door weather stripping to sometimes be a phenomenal hassle, especially with old or ornate doors. What is great about this kerf style weather stripping is that it is so versatile. The thickness of the pad allows you to seal really big gaps around doors. I have not seen another that can do this. Thanks for commenting! Andy
Hello! This is a good tutorial about how to install this style weatherstripping. But the title is incorrect - is not "kerf" weather stripping... as the name implies, with kerf weatherstripping you slide a flange of the weather stripping into a kerf (a narrow slot/groove) built into the jamb. As seen in the video, this is nailed on to the door jamb.
No, this is a Frost King Aluminum Kerf Seal Door Set. Search that for amazon and you'll see it. I know the kerf inserts you mentioned and I've used them, but here the kerf seal is attached to an aluminum "frame" so you have something to attach it to the door frame with. Thanks for the comment! Andy
@ i mean two entry way doors side by side. One door is stationary the other opens and closes the one that opens and closes when i close it it has a 1/2 gap in the top right section of the door. Right at that corner the door is warped and it makes cold air come though. It affects the top and side. I dont have a door jamb there so i cant use ur technique in this video.
@@jo2522 Is it possible to install a door jam? We routinely have to do this in homes in order to install weather stripping around doors (usually doors going to attics). Andy
Hi Hubert thanks for responding, yes there is. It is installing a rubber door sweep. I will be creating that follow up video in the next week or so and then uploading it along with our other solutions. Thanks! Andy
Hi Kathy, this is a link on amazon for the exact weather stripping kit. It is also sold at home depot's near us. It is called an Aluminum Kerf, Door Set Weatherstripping set. The exact dimensions are in the product listing. But this will effectively bridge a gap up 1" inch. (which would be huge, but it would work) www.amazon.com/Frost-King-VA38W-Aluminum-White/dp/B00J9Q2QIU/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3M4OIFXRDO19N&keywords=Aluminum+Kerf%2C+Door+Set+Weatherstripping+frost+king&qid=1686158976&sprefix=aluminum+kerf%2C+door+set+weatherstripping+fros%2Caps%2C560&sr=8-3 Hope this helps! Andy
@@insulwiseenergycomfortsolu3293 It decreases the distance between the knob and trim now. My brothers house this type of repair and I left flesh on the trim more than once when turning the knob....
Thank you! I have a 120-year-old house along the coast with a front door that faces the prevailing wind. This video gave me the confidence to give it a shot and do it myself!
Hey there, glad I could help! This type of kerf style weather stripping is incredibly effective at sealing drafts that are coming in around doors. And even better you can make it work with doors that old and crooked, warped, etc.
Andy
How did it go?
Great video. I learned something. On mine, I measured 79 inches door jamb and the strip was 84 inches, so I cut 2.5 inches from each end so I wouldn't lose any screw holes.
You did it right! Cutting from both ends keeps the screw holes lined up perfectly.
Followed this guide to install weather stripping on my front door!
Hi, glad that it helped!
Thanks for making this video. I was looking for a video on how to install a different type that also screws in. I believe it's rubber inside of a metal channel that butts against the door like this does, not sure what it's called. I might go with this option instead for our 70s era front door. The peel and stick rubber was too thick, so I applied a foam strip around the jam facing the edge of the door instead of the exterior side because the door wouldn't close. I removed the copper sheet weather stripping and had no idea it would be a hassle using modern methods.
I have found replacing door weather stripping to sometimes be a phenomenal hassle, especially with old or ornate doors. What is great about this kerf style weather stripping is that it is so versatile. The thickness of the pad allows you to seal really big gaps around doors. I have not seen another that can do this. Thanks for commenting!
Andy
Hello! This is a good tutorial about how to install this style weatherstripping. But the title is incorrect - is not "kerf" weather stripping... as the name implies, with kerf weatherstripping you slide a flange of the weather stripping into a kerf (a narrow slot/groove) built into the jamb. As seen in the video, this is nailed on to the door jamb.
No, this is a Frost King Aluminum Kerf Seal Door Set. Search that for amazon and you'll see it. I know the kerf inserts you mentioned and I've used them, but here the kerf seal is attached to an aluminum "frame" so you have something to attach it to the door frame with. Thanks for the comment!
Andy
I have this warping problem but its my front door and i have a double door so i dont have that door jam to screw it into. Any ideas?
By double door do you mean an interior solid wood / metal door and then an outer glass or screen door?
@ i mean two entry way doors side by side. One door is stationary the other opens and closes the one that opens and closes when i close it it has a 1/2 gap in the top right section of the door. Right at that corner the door is warped and it makes cold air come though. It affects the top and side. I dont have a door jamb there so i cant use ur technique in this video.
@@jo2522 Is it possible to install a door jam? We routinely have to do this in homes in order to install weather stripping around doors (usually doors going to attics).
Andy
Good video! Is there also a good solution for the floor side of the door? Tx!
Hi Hubert thanks for responding, yes there is. It is installing a rubber door sweep. I will be creating that follow up video in the next week or so and then uploading it along with our other solutions.
Thanks!
Andy
How wide is this and what name brand is it, so I can buy it.
Hi Kathy, this is a link on amazon for the exact weather stripping kit. It is also sold at home depot's near us. It is called an Aluminum Kerf, Door Set Weatherstripping set. The exact dimensions are in the product listing. But this will effectively bridge a gap up 1" inch. (which would be huge, but it would work)
www.amazon.com/Frost-King-VA38W-Aluminum-White/dp/B00J9Q2QIU/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3M4OIFXRDO19N&keywords=Aluminum+Kerf%2C+Door+Set+Weatherstripping+frost+king&qid=1686158976&sprefix=aluminum+kerf%2C+door+set+weatherstripping+fros%2Caps%2C560&sr=8-3
Hope this helps!
Andy
The problem with this type of seal is that now you will scrape your knuckles when using the door knob.
Haven't personally had this issue with this type of weather stripping.
@@insulwiseenergycomfortsolu3293 It decreases the distance between the knob and trim now. My brothers house this type of repair and I left flesh on the trim more than once when turning the knob....
Yeah you can cut a groove in the door stop that's already there and push a kerf in that way you keep your knuckle clearance
@@Bass.Player I had the same thing, so I installed a Fancy lever handle and now not a problem.