Draught-proofing a door

Stay warm inside by draught-proofing your door

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What you'll need

12mm diameter tubing
Tape measure and utility knife
Hammer
Nails (usually included, if not use 18mm nails)
Door sweep and screws for installing
Hacksaw
Screwdriver and awl

STEP 1

Make sure door jamb is clean. Measure head and hinge sides of door jamb at the inside stop. Cut lengths of tubing to fit. Starting on hinge side, nail strip to jamb with tubular part flush against stop.

STEP 2

Along the top and latch sides of the door frame, nail the strip to the stop, with the tubular part extending slightly over the edge, so that it only just touches the door when it is fully closed.

STEP 3

Install a sweep on the inside door bottom. Cut to length, using a hacksaw on the metal and utility knife on the vinyl gasket. With door closed, position sweep so it touches the floor. Mark screw holes and install.

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