How to seal
a door frame
How to seal
a door frame
If you’re feeling air coming from a door that’s fully shut and has draught excluders and seals, it may well be that the door frame itself isn’t airtight and needs sealing properly. Here’s how to seal a door frame.
A small gap in your door frame – especially one that’s not necessarily visible to the eye – may not seem like a problem at first, but over time it can have a big impact. During the cold months in particular, a draught, however small, will force your home’s central heating to work harder and drive up your energy bills.
If the air isn’t slipping through between the door and the draft seal around it or the draught excluder, then examining the seal around the door frame is likely to reveal it to be compromised and in need of replacing. Fortunately, this is a quick and easy job you can complete yourself with the right know-how.
To ensure the joint between the door frame and the building is free of old sealant, you can first break it down with UniBond Silicone Sealant Remover for easy removal. To complete this task without damaging the frame or brickwork/masonry, use the UniBond Smoother and Remover Tool.
Given the amount of high movement that can occur around an exterior door frame, a seal that offers a high degree of flexibility is essential. UniBond Window and Door Frame Sealant is a highly durable sealant that provides a permanently flexible perimeter seal.
Offering superb adhesion to wood, UPVC, polycarbonate and metal, it is perfect for draught-proofing all types of door frame and insulating your home. You can use it without worry too, as UniBond Window and Door Frame Sealant will not stain sensitive surfaces, such as natural stone and marble, and comes with a 25-year guarantee.