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Weather Stripping
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Most new windows include factory-installed
weather stripping. If your windows don't, you can easily install it
yourself. The money and time you invest in weather stripping your windows will be more than repaid in your heating and cooling bill savings. Weather stripping comes in three types: spring-type, pliable gasket, and compressible felt strips. The right type to use depends on the type of window and the situation. And they're not just for windows—these products can be used effectively to provide a weather barrier along door jambs. |
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Spring-type weather stripping is made
from bronze, aluminum, stainless steel, or vinyl. The angled or V-shaped
strips are the best kind to use for double-hung windows. Pliable-gasket weather stripping is made of a springy material such as vinyl, foam, felt, or sponge. It is most effective for wood casement or hinged windows. Compressible felt strips are the least durable. They are best used only for warped windows that won't accept more rigid stripping or for windows that aren't often opened. |
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