Cut weatherstripping foam to the length of the sides and top of the door frame then peel off the adhesive backing.
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Install weatherstripping by pushing it against the door to make a snug seal and adhering it to the outside frame.
French doors can be a weak point for letting moisture light sounds bugs cold air and dirt into your home.
Wooden french doors are longer lasting if they are cared for properly because they can be re painted and stained to keep them looking in perfect condition and they can be treated to weatherproof them.
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Clean the door frame with all purpose cleaner and a rag.
If using v seal weather strip cut them with.
It s not uncommon for a gap or crack to exist where the two doors come together.
Today french doors come in a wide variety of styles from uninterrupted panes of glass to ones crisscrossed with diamond shaped grids and they slide as well as swing.
Put a piece of white paper between the bottom of the door and the threshold close the door then pull the paper out slowly.
Check the amount of debris to establish the tightness of the seal.
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The french door may be sticking because of wood expansion or swelling.
Because one or both of the french doors are moving many traditional weatherstripping solutions just don t apply.
Install adhesive weatherstripping foam around the door frame where the french doors touch the frame.
Tack the strips in place and open them slightly to create a tight seal.
Remove old torn gaping weatherstripping foam.
Cut them to length.
Upvc doors are more likely to discolour over time and it s harder to give them a fresh lease of life when that happens.
The sills for hinged doors can usually be adjusted with a screwdriver in just a few minutes.