How To Weatherize Patio Door
How to weatherize a sliding glass door.
How to weatherize patio door. Watch this video to see how to do it. The kits include a large sheet of plastic and tape that adheres the plastic to your door frame. If the door trim overlaps the header strip you ll have to remove it. You can usually find the types of door weather stripping shown here at well stocked hardware stores and home centers.
Then remove the entire header strip. You ve installed patio link pet door insert and now its time to install a weather seal inside your glass sliding door. On the downside the door is unavailable for use. Another option is to purchase and install a patio door insulation kit.
Open the patio door so the sliding door is in front of the stationary section. As you reach the open part of the door have a friend brace the movable door so it doesn t tip out. A sliding glass door can be your window to the outdoors but it can also allow the outdoors to come into your home if it is not properly weatherized. Start removing the header screws from that end.
Use a door sweep to seal the bottom of the door. Stop energy wasting air leaks around entry doors by installing a weatherstripping kit with a foam flange or vinyl bulb.