Metal

Seals by spring tension. Nearly invisible with proper installation. A good value.very effective
lasts 10-20 years
moderately easy to install; measure, cut and nai
used on most wood window channels
used on door frame top and sides
installation requires tin snips, hammer, nails, tape measure

Foam-filled Vinyl Tube

Unsightly in some places. Reinforced flange is very durable. Do not paint the tube gasket.

very effective
lasts 5-10 years
easy to install; measure, cut and nail
used on window frames
used on door frame top and sides
installation requires knife or shears, hammer and nails or staple gun, tape measure

Hollow Vinyl Tube

Unsightly in some places. Reinforced flange is very durable. Do not paint the tube gasket.

effective
lasts 2-7 years
easy to install; measure, cut and nail or staple
used on window frames
used on door frame top and sides
installation requires knife or shears, hammer and nails or staple gun, tape measure

Foam Rubber Tape

Many widths and thicknesses available. Will not stick to dirty surface. Clean and dry surfaces before installing.

effective
lasts 1-5 years
easy installation; measure, cut, peel and stick
used on window top and bottom
used on door frame top and sides but not where surfaces slide against each other
installation requires knife or shear, tape measure

Rigid Metal Strip Tube Gasket

Metal strips with slots rather than holes for fasteners can later be adjusted. Do not paint tube gasket.
-very effective
-lasts 5-10 years
-moderately easy to install; measure, cut, screw or
nail in place
-used on window frames
-used on door frame top and sides
-installation requires hack saw, hammer and nails or
screwdriver and screws, tape measure

Wood Strip Foam Gasket

Wood strip can be finished to match door frame. Not good for warped doors. Do not paint the foam.

effective
lasts 1-3 years
moderately easy to install; measure, cut and nail in place
used on door frame top and sides
installation requires hand saw, hammer, nails, tape measure

Felt Strips

Only good for narrow and even gaps. Comes apart where rubbing occurs. Do not paint. Not effective when wet.

least effective
lasts 1-2 years
easy to install; measure, cut, nail or staple
used on wood window top and bottom
used on door frame top and sides
installation requires knife or shears, hammer and nails or staple gun, tape measure

Vinyl / Plastic / Mylar 'V'

This works like the spring metal. It's installed flat and then bent to a 'V' shape, the open end of the 'V' to the outside of the doors which open inward.

very effective
lasts 2-20 years
easy to install; measure, cut, peel and stick
used on window channels, sides, top and bottom
used on door frame top and sides
installation requires knife or shears, tape measure

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