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Tighten Window and Door Frames;
Check Weatherstripping |
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Frames that have pulled apart and show gaps can usually
be tightened with nails or screws.
If you have double-hung windows -- the type that open from
both the top and bottom -- make sure there’s weatherstripping between the upper
and lower sashes. Refasten loose weatherstripping with nails, screws, staples
or glue.
Consult a hardware store or building supply dealer if you
need to install new weatherstripping. Certain applications, such as double-hung
doors, require special products. Be sure to adjust or install doorsweeps at
the bottoms of exterior doors where necessary.
For windows that aren’t designed to open, you may find it
more economical to seal with caulk. (Always be sure to drill “weep holes” into
the bottom of storm windows to allow condensed water to drain out.)
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