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Types of Weather Stripping Metal window3.jpg(Vis. 1) Seals by spring tension. Nearly invisible with properinstallation. A good value. -very effective -lasts 10-20 years-moderately easy to install; measure, cut and nail-used on most wood window channels-used on door frame top and sides -installation requires tin snips, hammer, nails, tapemeasure Foam-filled Vinyl Tube window3.jpg(Vis. 1) Unsightly in some places. Reinforced flange is very durable. Do not paint the tube gasket. -very effective -lasts 5-10 years -easy to install; measure, cut and nail -used on window frames -used on door frame top and sides -installation requires knife or shears, hammer and nails or staple gun, tape measureHollow Vinyl Tube window3.jpg(Vis. 1)Unsightly in some places. Reinforced flange is very durable. Do not paint the tube gasket. -effective -lasts 2-7 years-easy to install; measure, cut and nail or staple -used on window frames -used on door frame top and sides -installation requires knife or shears, hammer and nails or staple gun, tape measureFoam Rubber Tape window3.jpg(Vis. 1) Many widths and thicknesses available. Will not stick todirty surface. Clean and dry surfaces before installing.-effective -lasts 1-5 years -easy installation; measure, cut, peel and stick -used on window top and bottom-used on door frame top and sides but not where surfaces slide against each other -installation requires knife or shear, tape measure Rigid Metal Strip Tube Gasket window3.jpg(Vis. 1) Metal strips with slots rather than holes for fasteners can later be adjusted. Do not paint tube gasket.-very effective -lasts 5-10 years-moderately easy to install; measure, cut, screw or nail in place -used on window frames-used on door frame top and sides-installation requires hack saw, hammer and nails orscrewdriver and screws, tape measureWood Strip Foam Gasket window3.jpg(Vis. 1) Wood strip can be finished to match door frame. Not good for warped doors. Do not paint the foam.-effective-lasts 1-3 years -moderately easy to install; measure, cut and nail inplace-used on door frame top and sides -installation requires hand saw, hammer, nails, tape measure Felt Strips window3.jpg(Vis. 1) Only good for narrow and even gaps. Comes apart whererubbing occurs. Do not paint. Not effective when wet.-least effective -lasts 1-2 years -easy to install; measure, cut, nail or staple-used on wood window top and bottom -used on door frame top and sides-installation requires knife or shears, hammer and nails or staple gun, tape measure Vinyl/Plastic/Mylar 'V' window3.jpg(Vis. 1)This works like the spring metal. It's installed flat and then bent to a 'V' shape, the open end of the 'V' to theoutside of the doors which open inward. -very effective -lasts 2-20 years -easy to install; measure, cut, peel and stick -used on window channels, sides, top and bottom -used on door frame top and sides -installation requires knife or shears, tape measure This article was written by Anne Field, Extension Specialist, Emeritus, with references from Michigan Extension bulletin Caulking and Weatherstripping. window3.jpg Varieties of Weatherstripping - 33K This information is for educational purposes only. References to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned. This information becomes public property upon publication and may be printed verbatim with credit to MSU Extension. This file was generated from data base 02 on 06/24/03. Data base 02 was last revised on 12/04/98. Michigan State University ExtensionHome Maintenance and Repair - 01500184 12/04/98
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