Fix drafty doors

[@shinetta87]

omg I wish my dad had been so thoughtful, detailed, and great at explaining how to do stuff!

[@HouseDoctorRay]

My kids will tell you I'm not always so patient.

[@shinetta87]

@@HouseDoctorRay 😂😂😂

[@lostinmyspace4910]

Your "drafty doors" video just populated into my KZbin, and so I clicked on it. Guess what? I bought those same foam wedges recognizing I needed them, and I do. But I got lazy and didn't install them. You've inspired me two ways. Number 1, I gotta learn how to kick myself in the butt, and number 2, I'm gonna install those weather seals today!! I bought mine online in a package of 12. THUMBS UP!!! (I'll let you kknow how my butt feels later). Hey video listeners, give this guy a THUMBS UP. It takes time for anyone to put a video together for us, the least we can do is THANK HIM for watching out for us, and making our family all the more comfortable. THANKS AGAIN Dr.Ray.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thank you so much and go easy on yourself.

[@NIKNAK1]

“I’ll let you know how my butt feels later…” LMFAOOOO 🤣🤣🤣🤣 this lit a fire up under my ass… thankfully! because it’s super effin cold right now…..everyone wants a hot booty so I consider myself blessed LOL 😂

[@stevewasilow5556]

Excellent video very clearly explained

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thanks Steve.

[@lpvine]

Yep cold as balls right now where I live, and being a generally un-handy child of the 80s and 90s who grew up playing video games, I had no idea how weather stripping works. Now it's 2024 and I'm sick of my wife and kids complaining about being cold all the time, I decided it's time to fix that obviously drafty front door that is spewing freezing air into my house. This is the video that showed me exactly how to understand weather stripping and how to do it right. This video was crystal clear, very helpful, and fun to watch. Kudos to the video creator for putting in the effort and sharing this. Cheers.... here's to warm homes and properly-installed weather stripping!

[@7734reggie]

Tip my hat to you sir! Perfect install. Love the meticulous attention to detail. Best video I have seen yet!!

[@lynnannandbenji]

Finally! It makes sense now. Your video is, hands down, the most comprehensive explanation for installation that I could find. ! The tip about cutting the corners and the weather stripping squares was brilliant. Thank you! !

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Glad you found it helpful.

[@mike01810]

Very high quality application. Thanks for the video!

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Glad you liked it.

[@chancellor9000]

Very nice attention to detail on your corners. So important for proper seals.

[@DystrophicEvolution]

I'm a diehard "I'll do it tomorrow" cultist and here I am halfway into winter with a drafty door. Ughh. Thanks for sharing this. I already see how the dimwit door installer (not me) did a crappy job with trimming the door seals and omitted the lower corner seals as well. Your explanation for proper trimming the ends of the seals is invaluable.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thanks. It's so easy to make it right. Unfortunately even prehung doors often come with the weatherstripping cut square.

[@DystrophicEvolution]

Okay, I got the replacement seals in place, trimmed very good by following your technique, and even put in those bottom corner additions. It's airtight around the door or at least no noticeable draft as yesterday! Thanks again Ray!

[@DystrophicEvolution]

Uggh. Spoke too soon as I get the wind changed direction. I actually believe cold air is leaking in under/past the threshold. I'll try to find some smoke sticks or incense tomorrow to confirm. These are row complexes, so I think they got the worse companies to put in the windows and doors because even the uPVC windows units are drafting.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

If it's leaking under the threshold usually all you can do is caulk along the edges. To fix the windows is a little more involved; especially if they overtightened the mounting screws or installed them crooked.

[@FunwithBooboo]

This is an informative video. It's those little things you need to know. Thank you 😂

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@janjones4772]

Thanks for sharing, we really need information like this, great help.👍👍👍👍♥️♥️

[@Chicagogrl]

I'm so glad this video was recommended to me this morning! My replacement weatherstripping arrives today and I would've cut it in all the wrong ways. Thank you!

[@HouseDoctorRay]

I'm glad it was recommended too. Thanks for watching.

[@jeffb5463]

The very best video on this subject matter. Thanks

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thank you Jeff.

[@lorriehundal2933]

Great verbal and visual descriptions. Thank you

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thanks Lorrie.

[@chameleontoo]

YAY for YOU! Glad I found you, bought the stripping and all else through your links, an extra that's MUCH appreciated.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thank you! Glad you liked it.

[@yboldt14]

Thank you for making this. Best video I found that detailed the sealing of the ends.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thank you.

[@elainelily9910]

These wedgies work really well. We are old and live in an apt with the patio door in the living room and not a good seal. When the north wind blows you can feel the draft. I knew I couldn’t do the weatherstripping but i could do the wedgies. Had to buy a bunch and spent around $80 on them at HD, but they did the trick. The reason we needed so many is because we aren’t very smart and put them in backwards and had to double up. But we did manage to seal off the draft. It sucks to get old.

[@Jacklal24]

We need more handy people to do these jobs.

[@cynthiathompson1641]

Thank you for this video. I am encouraged to replace my weather stripping myself.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

You can do it!

[@aaronscherr3377]

I just watched about 8 of these videos and yours is miles above the others. Great detail and insight about what the seal does when you close the door and about getting tight fits. 10/10

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thank you, glad you found it helpful.

[@twh2649]

Thanks for the instructions. Nice video.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thank you.

[@l.r.gutliffe1005]

Thank you so much! This was so informative, and easy to follow, we completed weather stripping with ease!

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Great news! Stay warm.

[@pita-bw2cy]

Great video - very detailed. Thanks for sharing.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@planetfabulous5833]

This is the best video I've seen about how to properly install weatherstripping for a door. I'm subscribing!

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thank you so much. Glad you liked it.

[@bhuvibhuvi990]

Patiently explained the needed, great way sir.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thank you

[@j.mccarthy3008]

Thank you!! Seems like everyone is doing their doors at the moment. Really hard to get this product.

[@crookedriverranchman]

Excellent video. Now to get it done. Thanks

[@ronaldarends1949]

Thanks very much! A perfect presentation.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thanks Ronald.

[@anthonyjordan2922]

Thanks for sharing this video. It was very informative. I love your t-shirt...LOL! We're going to do this tomorrow.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thanks. You'll be happy when you're done with getting rid of the draft. There is a link in the description of the video where you can get that shirt.

[@anthonyjordan2922]

@@HouseDoctorRay Thanks! I'll check it out.

[@AnnHopy]

Got my stripping and knew there was something for the corners but couldn't remember what they were called. I have watched many how to videos on replacing the weather stripping and by far yours is more detailed. You showed things I not even once saw in other videos (sept the corners wedges), but not installed the way you did which makes more sense. Thank you for your time in teaching us how to do things. Have a great day :)

[@SukieJones-g5w]

Doing it right makes all of the difference. New door installation and I couldn't understand why so much air leaked from the outside. You explained everything perfectly and I thank you very much.

[@arthurvanderlays6781]

Great video! Thanks

[@RayGarza-sr3zj]

I had bought the same wedges but didn't install them correctly. Now, I know what to do. Many Thanks!

[@nabilnassery]

Thank you for your helpful video You are very precise and you explained it with details I m grateful to have you

[@HouseDoctorRay]

I'm glad you found it helpful. Thank you for watching.

[@kingtracker184]

excellent video love your t shirt....lol i just order one thanks

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thank you very much.

[@janaewulff6987]

Thank you so much! My door is majorly drafty and I'm going to try it!

[@HouseDoctorRay]

You can do it!

[@faithlaw8516]

Thanks for sharing your wisdom!

[@HouseDoctorRay]

No problem Faith, thanks for watching.

[@Brennah]

Very informative! Please & thank you make a round the putty knife edges video.

[@paulinekoulavong7268]

Thank you for posting this video, it is so helpful God bless.....

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@romalacroix8162]

YAY, EXACTLY WHAT I NEED. THANK YOU ❤😊

[@wilsonjohnson9774]

Thanks for this very informative video. First time watching, now a subscriber. Keep up the good work. TKS WILS 👍

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thank you so much.

[@Quarterhorse44]

Good post. Thank you.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@AnnePeterson-w3w]

Thank you!!!

[@andrewr6861]

Great T-shirt.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thanks, there's a link in the video description. You should get yourself one, you deserve it!

[@andrewr6861]

@@HouseDoctorRay Link is no longer working.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Bummer. Kohl's sometimes has that shirt in the men's department or try this: amzn.to/3ZzULw9

[@AhJodie]

OMG, I never knew the weather stripping slides into the trim!!!! I have terrible draft at the doors, and thought the stuff was worthless!Thank you so much!

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thank you, glad you liked it.

[@stevebabiak6997]

This is true of more modern doorways, but there are older doorways that do not have the kerf cut into the door stops. With those, the kerf can be cut in perhaps, but it’s probably easier to replace the door stops with ones that have the weatherstripping already attached (with kerf already cut). Either way expect to do some paint touch up at minimum.

[@Jayneisere04]

Thank you, I have to replace some of this on an outer door and I found this super helpful

[@HouseDoctorRay]

That's good to hear. Thanks for watching.

[@Jayneisere04]

@House Doctor Ray you are so welcome I have found your channel and I gave lots to fix so I defo need to learn how 😊

[@johngraham5926]

thanks

[@MLFranklin]

Very nicely explained. Are there different thicknessed available?

[@HouseDoctorRay]

If you click *...more* twice while watching the video it will open up to some product links. Lots of different styles, sizes, and colors available on Amazon.

[@MLFranklin]

@@HouseDoctorRay Great! Thanks!

[@pnowikow]

Awesome tips. I need to fix my French door now

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Hopefully it's warmer where you are than it is here.

[@gyoung4597]

Since you have the weather-strip newly installed, why do you still need the square piece? Good video, but still don’t understand why it is needed. Also why didn’t you use four squares?

[@HouseDoctorRay]

I used two squares, one on each side at the bottom. I guess because there isn't an overlap of weatherstripping in the bottom corners you need the extra thickness. If you shut off the lights inside and look carefully all around the door you'll almost always see daylight in the bottom corners. They usually come two in a package.

[@gyoung4597]

@@HouseDoctorRay Ah, I understand now! I bought the squares earlier this week and didn't know part of it was to be tucked into the weather-strip. Your video was very helpful! Thank you!!

[@ChristianGutierrez]

I NEED to do this, thanks!

[@jd-um4jw]

Could the square almost act as a shim? I removed mine ,not knowing what it was, because I was painting and repairing the frame, and ever since my door is sticking near the lower half of the door. 🤔 do you think this could be the cause?

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Usually when it's sticking near the bottom it's because the top hinge isn't tight enough. Get some 3" screws and replace two of the screws going into the door jamb. Make sure to predrill first.

[@hectorserrano6120]

Any recommendations or video on replacing the door draft under the actual door?

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Yes. This guy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWK6g4WKYs2SsNU

[@raineh4625]

Is there any sticky adhesive on the weather stripping to make it stay in place like the square piece?

[@HouseDoctorRay]

No, there is a barbed strip that holds it in a slot along the door frame.

[@ryanmoore6956]

Bravo!

[@Zaxbox]

Great video! I just learned that my attempt at sealing my door is pretty horrible. 🥲 I will do better.

[@davidgridley3643]

Thank you , but I have a question on the little square pieces. I’ve noticed recently on my exterior doors exposed to the weather here up north that I’m getting wood rot right there. Any tips to prevent this. I have the little squares but they seem to be made of all black foam not white vinyl like you shown here. They came that way when they were installed new. This is on an exterior shop building that I wouldn’t want to put on storm doors but want to keep the moisture out. Somehow moisture is staying in the foam from snow and driving rain Great explanation and detailed on proper weather stripping .

[@HouseDoctorRay]

You can scrape them off and replace with the ones that have a vinyl coating. Check your caulking all around the door frame. Also make sure your door has a drip cap at the top. Any rotted wood should be scraped and painted. If it's real bad, patch it with Bondo then paint.

[@FredRichardson]

Thanks for showing this. It will help me keep out drafts. Just an FYI: I am a deaf person relying on closed captioning. When you place the product information in the lower left corner, you block the closed captioning. Would it be possible to place the product info in an upper corner? Thanks, Very informative.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thank you. The product and CC placement is controlled by YT. While watching the video you can click on the screen and tap the gear to change settings. Maybe there is a setting there to change where the captions appear.

[@han_cx245]

Most excellent

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Party on Dude

[@raytailor9251]

Good video! New subscriber.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thank you. Great name!

[@elayned6147]

👍thank you!

[@TechVHD]

What if around the door you don’t have that slot for the rubber foam like you put in here, for our own door?

[@HouseDoctorRay]

They sell rolls of weatherstripping in lots of sizes with adhesive on them.

[@edwardgatey8301]

Very awesome!

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thank you Edward.

[@hackingtheenvironment]

This dude is good. Subscribed!

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thanks Tyler.

[@robbcabaian]

Could I just put the corner seals before the actual strip instead of putting it behind it?

[@HouseDoctorRay]

You really should put it in afterwards because if you put it too far back the weatherstripping will be compressed in that spot.

[@15DurangoRT]

Still waiting for you to show us how that little white square is going to make our homes warmer.

[@larryh2646]

Watch till the end

[@scootermom1791]

How do you remove old peel and stick foam weather stripping? Mine isn't coming off very well.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Heat gun, hair dryer, WD-40, olive oil, putty knife.

[@scootermom1791]

@@HouseDoctorRay Tried the putty knife, and it didn't work. But I'll try the other suggestions. Thanks!

[@susanschall577]

Is that yellow stuff spray foam? Do you recommend that too? Thank you

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Yes, it's spray foam but the wrong type. The foam is used behind the molding or casing. It fills in the gap between the door jamb and the framing. You should only use foam labeled for windows and doors. It's usually white, the yellow stuff is for gaps and cracks and can easily bend a door jamb or window frame.

[@dianacharlton6253]

The door to my attic is warped at the top on the side with the door knob. It looks like I need thicker weatherstripping is there a way resolve. Currently I added some round foam under the weatherstripping but it is not thick enough to stop the draft. The door opens into the attic.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Try adjusting your strike plate first so the door latches in further. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6K9oJywmqiCbsk If that doesn't work you can try shimming or bending your hinges.

[@bonniemcconnell6500]

How do u make it stick?

[@HouseDoctorRay]

The weatherstripping slides into a slot in the door frame. The little squares have a sticker on the back.

[@bonniemcconnell6500]

@HouseDoctorRay Thank you.

[@mustelina]

If the squares are so sticky and go Under the weatherstripping, why don’t you apply them Before installing the weatherstripppng?

[@HouseDoctorRay]

You can but have to be very careful they won't interfere with installing the weatherstripping. If the barbed piece isn't fully inserted it will constantly pop out.

[@jackchn23]

Cutco scissors?

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Absolutely! I've had them in my toolbox for 20 years. They cut everything and I've never had to sharpen them.

[@alext8828]

Wait! What do those squares do???

[@nyounger9737]

How do you take off a corner seal without wrecking the wood? Mine are installed wrong.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Heat gun, hair dryer or scraper.

[@nyounger9737]

@@HouseDoctorRay thanks, I'll try the scraper 1st, just to see if it works.

[@RGR_Gaming10X]

Why just the bottom for the corner seals?

[@HouseDoctorRay]

The top never seems to need them. I guess because the weatherstripping is coming from both directions at the top.

[@billgray6752]

The weather striping along the bottom of the door going outside is coming off. I don't think that is the same weather strip product as you used. It appears that it is attached to the door - not the plate. Do you have a suggestion or a video on that ?

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Check out this guy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWK6g4WKYs2SsNU

[@billgray6752]

@@HouseDoctorRay Perfect. Thank you.

[@carladee2736]

I appreciate the vid, but you didn't say anything about the size or kerf. I had to return 2 bc of sizing the seals are definitely not universal so its aggravating one was too small and the other, the door wouldn't shut.

[@hirsutusi5536]

It's not clear what that little square of foam does. Please explain. - Tony

[@HouseDoctorRay]

For whatever reason the weatherstripping compresses more in the bottom corners. The little squares help prevent that.

[@justcurious3525]

Should I be confused about how you installed those corner squares? If I'm installing or replacing all of the weather stripping, wouldn't I want to begin with the squares? Or were you demonstrating for people who are only adding the squares?

[@HouseDoctorRay]

The squares go in after the weatherstripping. If you install the squares first they'll block the slot the weatherstripping goes into.

[@alphacentauri1757]

Thanks for showing us the "real" way to install the weather-strip. The brand name just shows pictures, images or fake videos where they only displayed the product already done.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

I've had to replace the stripping on brand new doors because the factory installed it so poorly.

[@sl1237]

There are some other videos where they caulk the entire side seam from threshold, over the door seal and corner seal to the inside. Is it necessary to do that? About to redo my door seals because of the bugs coming in!

[@HouseDoctorRay]

There shouldn't be any caulk on the weatherstripping. It should be free to move and flex. There should be caulk between the molding and the door frame if there are any gaps.

[@sl1237]

@@HouseDoctorRay Thank you!

[@wyattswildadventures8183]

I have so much cold air coming in it blew out a candle when I placed it near the door. I’m afraid purchasing weatherstripping is not good enough as they don’t make it thick enough for warped doors. What then?

[@HouseDoctorRay]

First try bending the little tab inside the hole where the door latches to get it to close tighter. Then get a look all the way around to see if the door is warped too bad. If your door stop is removable you can take it off and reset it to match the warp in the door. However most door stop on exterior doors isn't removable. Your last option is to reset the jamb or replace the door. Both are a lot of work.

[@stevebabiak6997]

I second the suggestion to install the door stop to follow the warp in the door; door stops are thin enough that they will flex a bit to help with this situation. And if the door stop won’t flex enough, use a saw to cut it into pieces that will better follow the contour of the warp, and install the door stop in pieces. Sharp points on the edges should be trimmed a bit. Then use an oscillating saw to get the kerf at the seams to be able to accept the weatherstripping’s kerf insert - but only at seams where it’s necessary.

[@prof1ist]

You didn’t explain why you needed those corner pieces. Won’t the weather stripping seal at the corner?

[@HouseDoctorRay]

For some reason the weatherstripping never seals well at the bottom corners. The little squares help it stick out a little more so get a good seal at the bottom.

[@shericantor1031]

What’s the purpose of the square pieces on the bottom?

[@HouseDoctorRay]

It pushes the weatherstripping out a little more. For some reason at the bottom there is always a leak in the corner without them.

[@shericantor1031]

My contractor put it at the top….it’s 12 yrs old & when I replace will now know how to do correctly…thanks!

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Do the weatherstripping first. Then check the corners to see which ones are leaking.

[@anywherenearzero]

Why not fit the first little corner square first. Surely easier

[@HouseDoctorRay]

You are correct! But that would have ruined the ending.

[@wyattswildadventures8183]

Lol

[@danbyxenelevinefield6301]

Thank you, so clear!

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Glad you found it helpful.

[@edwardvoluntad138]

Thank you!

[@HouseDoctorRay]

No problem. Thanks for watching.

[@thomasgregory8941]

Thanks so correct

[@wharrison7131]

Wedge didn’t work for me.

[@username8171]

A magnetic seal is much better.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

I didn't know that was an option. Where can you get them?

[@FoulBundy]

🔥

[@HouseDoctorRay]

😁

[@JobeStroud]

I must have the wackiest exterior doors. No trim seals I find will work with them. All too thick.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Have you looked at the self adhesive weatherstripping? It comes in rolls in various thicknesses.

[@joanb8489]

I have weather stripping, but it’s useless

[@davidbertrand6884]

I’ll do it tomorrow, but tomorrow never comes because it turns into today…… 👍🏻🙋🏻‍♂️ 8-27-2022

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow.

[@myoldvhstapes]

Jealous! I put weatherstripping on my apartment door that worked perfectly for six years. Until the manager made the maintenance man scrape it off for violating fire code. To block the strong breeze that gushes through, I stick on sheets of paper with magnets after I'm in for the night. It's pathetic.

[@MeTreesndirt]

U need a collar mic.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

I have one now. Check out some of my newer stuff. I think I'm getting better.

[@jesuscontreras4921]

You’re supposed to follow the directions of the strip channels in your door is top first then the sides! 👍🏻

[@joanb8489]

How does KZbin know I put up weather stripping every time I close my door. I add it inside because that’s the best I can do. I guess it’s time to call a carpenter. Help.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Every App knows. Every website you go to drops a tiny file on your computer/phone. They all read the files. They also log your location and every WiFi you encounter wether you connect or not.

[@brucebeamon5460]

I stayed to the end thinking the bottom was going to be done too 😔

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Sorry I disappointed you Bruce. In the meantime check out this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWK6g4WKYs2SsNU

[@valueofnothing2487]

How did the KZbin AI know my doors were drafty?

[@HouseDoctorRay]

I guess it's cold where you are.

[@walkinaxyl]

If someone does work like this in your home fire them! Sloppy insulation and foam work. Ha ha little touches he boasts!

[@HouseDoctorRay]

The insulation work is not mine. Whoever built the closet did it and I'm not even sure why they put the door into an unfinished space above the garage.

[@BLUEHORIZON-g2b]

STUPID IDEA , CORNER BITS MAD THE SEAL............... WORSE !!!! AS SHOWN IN THIS VID.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

😢

[@bluehorizon5149]

Looks rubbish to me.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

😥

[@p0llenp0ny]

They're not meant to be pretty.

[@Chazzwassah]

So's this comment.

[@markoda223]

brilliant!! 👍👍

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thanks