Stopping draft in patio door
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Hi Friends! Any help with this is appreciated...In the spring I will be replacing a patio door (partly seen here) with a new, better insulated one...but for now I need a temporary fix....there is quite a draft coming through and any suggestions on what to put between the door and the frame would be helpful; spray foam is not an option. Bear in mind that I am here alone and have no help from within...Thanks.
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Try some weather stripping. It has a peal and stick back. Plus insulated drape panels may also help to keep our the cold.
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Kini
on Dec 23, 2015
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If you are not using the door or don't mind walking around, you can get use this: http://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-84-in-x-112-in-Outdoor-Patio-Door-Insulator-Kit-2174W-6/100187832 I've used them in the past and they work very well. They are easy to install and rip off quickly if you need to get out in an emergency or fire.
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B. Enne
on Dec 23, 2015
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If you don't use the door fold newspaper into length wise strips 2 to 4 inches wide then slide between fram and door where you feel draft. Use case knife to insert or other thin piece of metal. Stops draft and is cheap.
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Frandonley
on Dec 24, 2015
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Here is what I did get a curtain rod just a simple one will do, go to do Dollar General or find inexpensive insulated drapes. Place the rod above the casing and close the curtain at night and push back during the day
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Michelle
on Dec 24, 2015
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For the base of the door sew a long straight tube, fill with cat litter and sew closed. This will stop ALL air flow at the bottom of the door.
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Elizabeth Dion
on Dec 24, 2015
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I live in a ground floor apartment and have cheapo sliding glass dors. The draft was so bad it moved curtains and blinds. I cut bubble wrap into long strips about 6 inches wide and taped them around the whole door - I used duct tape- No more draft!!!
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Camaro1952
on Dec 24, 2015
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Check on Pinterest there are some posts about covering the window with bubble wrap.They say it works to help keep the cold or heat out. Good luck.
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Jean Myles
on Dec 24, 2015
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Hey that Bubble wrap idea is clever, and it lets in the light.
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LindaK
on Dec 26, 2015
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A swimming pool Noodle !
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Connie Songbird
on Jun 17, 2016
Kini
on Dec 23, 2015
B. Enne
on Dec 23, 2015
Frandonley
on Dec 24, 2015
Michelle
on Dec 24, 2015
Elizabeth Dion
on Dec 24, 2015
Camaro1952
on Dec 24, 2015
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