Weather Stripping

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Installed by pressing into position and sticking permanently. Requires no nails or tools. One type, pressure-sensitive sponge rubber tape, is...

Used to seal the sides and top of a door to shut out drafts and insects. Available in a variety of forms, including roll-formed and extruded...

Made of extruded aluminum and vinyl. Attached to the bottom of a door to help form a seal between the door and the threshold. Used primarily...

Seals the bottom of an exterior door, preventing drafts, water, noise, light and insects. Usually made of aluminum extrusions with vinyl...

Least expensive type of weather stripping, but also has the shortest life. Installs by gluing, nailing or stapling to the frame or molding...

Once the door is closed, the open ends of the V shape close together, with one end of the V touching the door and the other adhered to the...

Weather stripping that cushions as it seals. Can be used in places with warping or...

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