How To Install A New Door Sweep

Slide on new door sweep.

How to install a new door sweep. When a door sweep cracks bends or is damaged somehow replacement is as easy and removing the old and installing a new one. They seal out air leaks light and insects. After installing the door sweep we checked again for sunlight. The door sweeps has a little wiggle room with the slotted holes so you can adjust up or down.

To install a bottom mounted door sweep. If door sweep fits too loosely a spot of adhesive or caulk may be applied between the sweep and the bottom of the door. Door sweeps are an inexpensive way to help save energy in your home. The screws can be tightened or loosened to determine how far up or down the door sweep will need to be moved.

Cut door sweep to length. Occasionally you ll need to take the door off its hinges to get these in place especially if hook and loop reinforcement is involved. Notice that the old sweep has notches cut in the ends to clear the door stops on both sides of the door. The basic steps are simple.

The door sweep may have to be adjusted. The video covers installing a strip door sweep. Cut the door sweep to the width of the door. Door sweeps are available in several different types.

U shaped sweeps slide under aluminum or steel doors. Under door sweeps can sometimes be slid beneath your door easily. The snap in door bottoms come in different designs and sometimes even the heights of the door sweeps will vary. Some door sweeps attach to the bottom of the door while others are mounted on the inside of the door.

There are two main types of doors sweeps depending on the style material and size of your door. Snap in door bottoms or sweeps. Here the old sweep is laid on top of the new and its easy to see the new one needs to be cut about 3 8 shorter to match the length of the old. Plus they are easy to install.

A metal door sweep will need to be cut with a hacksaw. Always follow the manufacturer s instruction for installation. How to replace a door sweep or bottom seal is one of the first video s where i did a voice over because the customer was a work a home lady who needed the. Loosen the screws slightly and wiggle the sweep down.

Use the old sweep as a template for cutting the new one. Determine which door bottom is needed.