Seal the door
Stop drafts and reduce heating requirements: these options are available
If doors are leaky, drafts will enter through cracks and gaps. The result: the need for heating increases.
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If doors are not properly sealed, cold air will seep in through gaps and cracks. This draft is not only uncomfortable, but can also be expensive. The need for heating increases and so do the costs. What can you do about it? Tips and tricks on sealing doors.
Leaky doors are annoying. Drafts come in, the rooms cool down and the need for heating increases. However, there are various ways to seal doors and prevent drafts from entering through gaps and cracks. Here you will find out how to do it quickly and easily.
Leaky doors: That’s why they’re a problem
Sealed doors not only keep out cool drafts, but also dust and dirt. Leaky copies, on the other hand, are not. Especially in old buildings, there are numerous gaps and cracks in doors, meaning they are not tight. Not only front doors are affected, but also interior doors. The former should be a priority for repairs because colder air can penetrate from outside. Drafts cool down the heated dwelling. If you feel cold, you turn up the heating. But that in turn causes heating costs to rise. In addition, noises also penetrate better through leaky doors.
Sealing the door: What options are there?
You can recognize leaky doors by cool drafts. You can detect small leaks by standing in front of the closed door with a candle or lighter. If the flame flickers, there are leaks. Once the weak points have been identified, you can repair the affected doors. There are different options available to you.
Stop drafts under the door: door sealing rails with a brush
Gaps that are under the door can be removed Door seal rails close. There are different models for uneven floors such as tiles or tiles, but also for smooth floors such as parquet or laminate. These seals are equipped with floor brushes. These are fine brushes that can keep out most of the cold. The structure glides smoothly over the floor and is therefore a safe solution. You can choose between models for writing on or sticking on. This type of door seal is only available for the lower edges, if you want to repair doors all around, choose one of the following methods.
Seal doors all around with rubber seals
Small gaps and cracks can be included Rubber seals remedy. They can reduce heat loss and provide good noise sealing. As a rule, they are attached to the door rebate. In some cases the practical seals can be fitted around the door. The disadvantage of rubber seals is that they can wear out more quickly. They can be attached precisely and reliably stop drafts.
Fix wide gaps with foam gaskets
Foam gaskets are attached to the door rebate. They work like rubber seals, just made of a different material and provide more mass to close larger gaps. You can choose between different colors to match the seals to the color of the door.
Textile draft excluder
Door sealing rails also work in a similar way textile draft excluders. Unlike the rails, they are not attached to the door, but are simply placed in front of the gap to prevent cool air from entering.
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