Does Your Door Have a Tight Enough Seal?
Did you know that a ⅛-inch gap around the perimeter of your door can let in as much air as a small window left open halfway?
Air gaps let the harsh winter weather in and allow the heat to escape. This can force your heater to work much harder than it should, causing a spike in your energy bills and making it hard to keep your home at a stable temperature.
During the summer months, warm air might cause you to crank the air conditioning up to keep your home at a comfortable temperature, but again, this nice cool air is leaking back outside into the heat.
Energy bills aren’t getting lower anytime soon which is why energy efficiency is a top priority in a home or building. Besides higher energy costs, a drafty door can let in moisture and critters, both of which can do quite a bit of damage.
All of these factors can take a toll on your personal comfort.
Why Do Door Drafts Happen?
A draft occurs when gaps form around doors …
