Whilst we may feel that we are still firmly in the midst of summer, here at CosyHomes Windows, we know that winter is never far away.

No one wants to feel the big chill in their home, so for those people looking to minimise the heating loss and keep feeling warm, even when the weather turns cold, we have some advice for you.

Weather-stripping! A simple yet effective way to trap more heat in your home and create a cosy environment throughout the winter. Want to learn how to install weather stripping and more about how it work? Then our guide will most certainly help.

What Does Weather Stripping Do?

If you place your hand next to the front or back door in your home and feel a draft, then you will be losing heat through this space. It is important to create an airtight seal around these doors and one of the best ways to do this is to install or replace weather stripping around the door.

Weather stripping comes in a variety of forms and it is important to ensure that you have the right style and material for your door.

How To Install Weather Stripping?

The process of installing or replacing the weather stripping in your home is easy. One thing that is key is to ensure that you have properly measured the weather stripping that you have bought to ensure that you do not have any issues in the long term.

  • The weather stripping is installed at both the base and top of a door, making sure that you block any gaps to stop the warm air from escaping and the cold air from coming in.
  • You can opt for V Strip, felt, foam, vinyl, door sweeps or silicone. All of which are available at local hardware stores.
  • Depending on the type of stripping that you purchase, you will need to peel and stick, fasten with screws or simply press into your gaps.
  • It is vital that you ensure that everything fits properly before securing the stripping in place as you may end up having to remove and replace which can be costly as well as time consuming.

If you are not sure that you know how to install weather stripping in your front door, or whether you simply want some guidance from an expert, then contact us here at CosyHomes Windows, we understand how to keep you toasty and warm in your own home, as well as keep your heating costs down too.