Applying Spring-metal Strips
Spring-metal strips (V-shape or single) are available in bronze,
copper, stainless-steel, and aluminum finishes. Most manufacturers
package spring-metal weatherstripping in rolls, and they include the
brads necessary for installation. Although this kind of
weatherstripping seems like a simple installation, it does require
patience. Here's how to install spring-metal weatherstripping around a
door:
What You'll Need Here are the tools you'll want to have to install spring-metal strips around doors:
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Step 1: Measure and cut spring-metal strips to size.
Step 2: Position side strips so flared flange almost touches door stop. Trim away metal where needed to accommodate any hinges, locks, or other hardware.
Step 3: Tap in one nail at top and one nail at bottom of each side strip. Do not put in any more nails, and don't drive top and bottom nails in all the way. If strips do not have prepunched holes, make pilot holes with ice pick or awl. Check to make sure side strips are straight and properly positioned.
Step 4: Drive nail in center of side strip but only partway in. Then add nails spaced at regular intervals between ends. To avoid damaging strip, never drive nails all the way in with hammer. Instead, drive nails flush with nail set. Repeat procedure for other side strip.
Step 5: Put top strip in last, and miter it to fit. Flare out edge of each strip with screwdriver to render snug fit.
What You'll Need Here are the tools you'll want to have on hand to install self-sticking spring metal around doors:
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Applying self-sticking spring metal around doors: Self-sticking
spring metal has a peel-and-stick backing. These are like the standard
spring-metal strips just described, but they are far easier to install.
Self-sticking spring metal can be used in the same places as regular
spring metal. To install the self-sticking spring metal around a door,
follow these steps: Step 1: Clean surface where strips are to be placed. Measure and cut strips to size with tin snips. Step 2:
Put strips in place without removing backing paper. Mark spots for
trimming (for example, hardware points and where vertical and
horizontal strips meet). Step 3: Peel off backing at one end and press strip in place, peeling and pressing as you work toward other end.
