With colder weather upon us this holiday season it’s important to know different ways you can improve the energy efficiency of your home or business which will help decrease drafts and increase comfort. Below we discuss three ways in which you can improve your doors effectiveness in blocking out the weather this holiday season.
Add Spray Foam Insulation
Oftentimes when doors are installed they are “roughed” into a pre-made door cutout. Once the doors have been installed the trim is then installed to finish the exterior look. Unfortunately it’s quite common for these door jams to be left with sizable gaps and openings. To fix this, remove the trim and spray foam into those openings.
Spray foam insulation seals the outside air from coming inside as well as stops the climate controlled air inside from escaping. This is a very cost effective and easy fix that drastically helps with weatherizing doors during the colder months.
Add Weather Stripping
If you see that there is a gap under your door or you can see light coming in, it may be time to replace or install weather stripping under your door. Over time weather stripping can deteriorate to a point similar to as if it was never even installed in the first place. Weather strips are easy to find at your local hardware store, will increase the energy efficiency of your doors, and stop drafts from entering your home or business.
Upgrade Your Doors with Katy Door Systems
If you can see obvious wear and tear on your doors or don’t think that these tips will be enough to completely solve with your issue, it may be time to call in the pros. Katy Door Systems is here to help you get not only the best quality doors but also provide a wide range of sizes, colors, and styles for you to choose from.