What people keep running into with weatherproofing
Complaints tagged weatherproofing, each raised by more than one person. One-off posts are not included.
25 recurring problems · 143 people · 16 forums we read
Raised more than once
Most people first.
- 2How to insulate a rim joist around pipes and wiresPipes and wires running along the joist block the work area and make it difficult to seal the space. While caulk and spray foam can fill these gaps, people often hesitate to apply them out of fear that the materials will damage their HVAC lines.
- 2How to seal a wide half-inch window gapAn unusually large gap around a picture window leaves a half-inch space that standard weatherstripping cannot easily bridge. Homeowners try using temporary weather stripping to wedge into the opening, but need a proper, permanent route to fix the draft.
- 2Temporary ways to cover exposed basement insulationTenants are restricted from doing major renovations to hide fiberglass on the walls. Without a safe, temporary cover, the space remains unliveable, drafty, and extremely cold during the winter even with a heater running.
- 2How to seal large irregular gapsLarge, uneven spaces under siding and around doors let in water and cold drafts that force furnaces to run constantly. Standard weatherstripping fails to completely fill these irregular shapes, and attempting to fill wide half-inch openings with caulk requires too many tubes.
- 2Temporary fix for a draft under a bent doorWhen ice buildup bends the bottom corner of a door inward, adjusting the hinge plates will not close the gap to stop cold drafts. You need to apply a weather stripping product directly to the bottom of the door. This provides a temporary seal against the air until you can get a new door.
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