How to replace KERF weatherstripping. Easy door seal replace.

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Hey all you Home Menders! We've got air and light coming in the front door. BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING, find out what you need. The BIGGEST challengenwith weatherstripping is putting on the wrong thing! Dustin removes some ones weatherstripping hack job and installs kerf weatherstripping for the slotted prehung door jamb. Seal like a pro. You can do this!
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  • @user-yv6ge6pn5q
    @user-yv6ge6pn5q4 ай бұрын

    Hi Dustin, thanks for being so clear, non-cocky and direct for a DIY person to do this. You're helping lot's of folks !

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for saying, so my friend Check out the thehomemenders.com/courses/#home-owner

  • @joewenzel5142
    @joewenzel5142 Жыл бұрын

    And keep out stray children. That made my day.😆

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    Жыл бұрын

    It works every time Joe. Thank you

  • @gailsardoni8260
    @gailsardoni82605 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! Our dog chewed up our door insulation and I just needed to replace one side. I could not figure out how to put it in. But you made it look so easy. It just slides right in. It turns out I was trying to do it upside down.

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    4 ай бұрын

    That is awesome Gail. So glad you figured it out and now you rocked it! I appreciate your sharing. Check out this homeowners Ecorse just for you thehomemenders.com/courses/#home-owner

  • @joecombes1964
    @joecombes1964 Жыл бұрын

    thanks bro. was trying to figure out how tf i was suppose to seal my door, pulled it back and seen that little gap and went holy shit. first time home owner and never knew of such a thing. thanks.

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely Joe. There is so much more for you my friend. Pays for itself the first time you need to fix something. Thanks so much for sharing www.thehomemenders.com/e-course

  • @kendo411
    @kendo4118 ай бұрын

    Quick tip for the slots so you dont have a build up at the top corners, you can trim back the folded part for overlap without build up so its even, but keep the part that goes into the slot so it holds it.

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    8 ай бұрын

    Excellent input thank you

  • @antoniobaskerville6823
    @antoniobaskerville68232 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this Demo Video. For to many years I didn't know how to change the weather stripping on my front doors. 🙃 Thank you again.

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    2 жыл бұрын

    Enjoy Antonio. Thank you so much for sharing

  • @DouglasWamble
    @DouglasWamble2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for these videos! Still working through repairs after a tornado last year and you have made the daunting task feel accomplishable

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Douglas! So happy to help!

  • @sherelslocum276
    @sherelslocum276 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for giving us the confidence to replace our weather strip on our door. It was very easy to do.

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    Жыл бұрын

    Aemwwsome ss! Thank you so much for sharing

  • @kevinfranklin6382
    @kevinfranklin6382 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dustin. Super clear and concise. We are going to try to replace ours tomorrow. Same brand. Very informative.

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Kevin. You got this

  • @joewenzel5142
    @joewenzel5142 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for linking the products you use. I've bookmarked them for future use.

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    Жыл бұрын

    No problem my friend always happy to help

  • @petethehandyman9185
    @petethehandyman91852 жыл бұрын

    I see that all the time, homeowners don’t realize how easy it is to replace the weather stripping so they use that foam, maybe this will help them do it right, good job sir!

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Pete. Unraveling the worlds mysteries one at a time 😃

  • @captbill
    @captbill2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Dustin. Wish I saw this video before I installed the wrong weatherstripping (again)! Oh well, next time I'll get it right! ;)

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    2 жыл бұрын

    You got this bill. Now you’re a pro!

  • @suecanada2313
    @suecanada2313 Жыл бұрын

    thank you so much, now I know what i should buy, stay well

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    Жыл бұрын

    You got this Sue. Thank you so much

  • @Person-jn8pf
    @Person-jn8pf Жыл бұрын

    This was perfect thank you!

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you person. I appreciate the comment!

  • @milesharlan1
    @milesharlan12 жыл бұрын

    Dustin, You rocked another video on the weather stripping.. I replaced my stripping after about 7 years.. It does wear out!! Thank You again & Keep up the good work!!

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you miles. Appreciate the encouragement!

  • @Able60
    @Able602 жыл бұрын

    The right tools and the right materials make the job easy and right.;0)👍

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you able!!

  • @bearvonsteuben9675
    @bearvonsteuben967510 ай бұрын

    Dustin, well done. Just bought a place where the main door requires a hip check and/or shoulder applied to open/shut. Turns out the stripping on the hinge side looks way too thick for the application. I appreciate your kerf/no kerf heads up. Off to the store. Thanks, man! 🫡

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you, my friend. Enjoy!

  • @gregboulanger817
    @gregboulanger8178 ай бұрын

    Thank you man!

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Greg!

  • @criticalthinker72
    @criticalthinker722 ай бұрын

    Just amazing the corners they cut nowadays. I moved into a new apartment and literally have a full-fledged breeze blowing through my door on the inside of an apartment building.

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing

  • @60yobfandproudmills79
    @60yobfandproudmills792 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU,MUCH!

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 60

  • @technigadgetspartners2241
    @technigadgetspartners22412 жыл бұрын

    Nice one. ☝️

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you TGP. Appreciate the comment

  • @user-gj8ji9yu8l
    @user-gj8ji9yu8l7 ай бұрын

    Thanks Bro

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @prettyprudent5779
    @prettyprudent5779 Жыл бұрын

    This video was immensely helpful! How can I make my interior door smoke-proof?

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey pretty. Oh yes the question is at hand, how do I make my door smoke proof? The weatherstripping will definitely help, and get you one of those draft blockers underneath the door and you’ve got it whipped. I hope this helps

  • @cherylhuckaby2927
    @cherylhuckaby29275 ай бұрын

    Oh well, I couldn’t get it in the slot. It’s exactly like the one we took out but we couldn’t get the new one in. You made it look easy but it wasn’t.

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    4 ай бұрын

    Hey Siri, take a scraper or painters tool and run it down inside the slot to make sure you don’t have any pin nails, preventing the new one from sliding in. You got this

  • @richardlewis1831
    @richardlewis1831 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Dustin, I really like and use your videos, but this video will not help me because our exterior door frames don't have the slot like in your video. Our house was built in 1964 so I would like your opinion for the best weatherstrip to use for our exterior doors. Thank you for your great assistance !

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Richard and keep coming back. I got you right here kzread.info/dash/bejne/k4NtqZelitCfZbw.html

  • @emp2291
    @emp2291 Жыл бұрын

    Wish I'd watched this before picking up the wrong replacement. Kerfed! Thank you so much!

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you EMP. So happy to help. You got this

  • @emp2291

    @emp2291

    Жыл бұрын

    @@homemend Hey there! Sorry to bother you. I ordered the items you recommended and they seem to be right. However, I'm not able to simply "push" them in. It's really tight. Any recommendations? Thank you!

  • @gwynn1983
    @gwynn19832 жыл бұрын

    Are the side pieces interchangeable? When I bought a couple at the hardware store they are definitely not symmetrical. Also, if I don't own a snip and wouldn't make sense to buy one just for this project, can I cut the weather stripping with just a utility knife? Thanks, great video.

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Gwynn Yes the side pieces should be interchangeable and you can cut these with scissors.

  • @johnweaver6297
    @johnweaver62976 ай бұрын

    This is great, but what about when you shut the door and daylight can still be seen? I'm sure I did it wrong, but I placed various sizes of the stick-backed weather stripping on top the the type you used (by the way, what do you call the type used in this video?).

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    5 ай бұрын

    Heyhey. It’s kerf. If you replace it and still have daylight, you might need to adjust your door. Catch to keep the door tighter when shut. You got this

  • @MD-eo2wy
    @MD-eo2wy2 жыл бұрын

    Can you please do more videos for us Handymen and business stuff/tips? Thanks

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey md! I got you my friend. Very bring you need to know. Check out the home menders business course with maximum fixability. www.thehomemenders.com/e-course

  • @iamgordoguatemala
    @iamgordoguatemala Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir! May Lord Jesus bless you richly!

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    Жыл бұрын

    He does beyond measure. Thanks so much for watching

  • @kaeai848
    @kaeai8482 жыл бұрын

    What if there's still a light gap and draft after replacing this? My door had another insulation thing attached to the outside edges of the door that fit into the frame, but I'm not sure if I should do that again or something else.

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi destiny. If you had this style of door with the gap and you replaced the weatherstripping that should be all it needs. You might try to move the catch , the metal part that holds the Latch in just so the door shuts tighter up to the jamb I hope this helps

  • @ArtThouFeelingItNow
    @ArtThouFeelingItNow2 жыл бұрын

    Stray children! 🤣

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey nick!! Thanks for commenting!

  • @sonickchri
    @sonickchri8 ай бұрын

    Thanks. What if the kerf on my door jamb is on a different surface? The slots are on the periphery/adjacent surfaces and not the frame/the surface that is facing you as you're looking out through the opening. Where do they sell weatherstripping for this non-standard setup??

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    8 ай бұрын

    Hey sonic. If it’s not this style, you can use the metal Weatherstripping with the rubber bead. It’s installed with the door shut, but will work on just about any door that this video will not. I hope this helps.

  • @aldenpines
    @aldenpines8 ай бұрын

    Any suggestion for getting the old strip OUT that's stuck in the slot with multiple coats of paint over the years?

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    8 ай бұрын

    Hey Alden. Usually you can grab an end of it with a pair of pliers and yank it out… I have seen it where it has been tack nailed in before if that’s the case you would need to use a chisel and busters pin nails out to get the new piece to slide in. I hope this helps painters tool rocks!

  • @sallifrolix
    @sallifrolix5 ай бұрын

    Can you use this weather stripping for the bottom of the door frame as well?

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    4 ай бұрын

    Great question, Sally… No, you cannot, they have different styles called a sweep. Generally in the same aisle, where you found the other weatherstripping.

  • @smallbutfeisty78
    @smallbutfeisty786 ай бұрын

    Found thus video while googling which size to purchase. How do you know the correct size begore rupping it out?

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    5 ай бұрын

    Hey if I see. They are all the same size. Look for this kind of weatherstripping and it will be correct. You got this

  • @lennygracelove5903
    @lennygracelove5903 Жыл бұрын

    "And stray children" 😂😂Dustin, what kind of kerfing will keep my own children out???

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    Жыл бұрын

    Ha ha Lenny Grace. I haven’t found that product yet

  • @ashleyleathers7840
    @ashleyleathers78405 ай бұрын

    Bought this house last spring, and I am changing the weather stripping. But now the door won’t close. Any suggestions? Are there different thicknesses I need to look for? The original was a flimsy rubber kerf, and I replaced with what looks like you have, says seals up to a half inch gap.

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    4 ай бұрын

    Great question Ashley no they are not different thicknesses you may need to adjust the door catch so it latches easier. You got this

  • @Natasha-zn6io
    @Natasha-zn6io11 ай бұрын

    Hi I just did this but it's not staying folded on the away from hinge vertical side. This forces me to use force to close the door. Suggestions?

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    11 ай бұрын

    Hey Natasha, you may try pushing it in and securing it with tack nails.

  • @John-ze3vo
    @John-ze3vo Жыл бұрын

    If there is daylight can you adjust how far to go into the slot ? How to keep it in place ?

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey John, if you need the door to shut tighter you can move the door knob catch in towards the house to make the door shut tighter. You got this

  • @neurotrash3122
    @neurotrash31222 жыл бұрын

    What if the kerf is in the jamb instead of the stop? If that makes sense. I have aluminum "V" shaped stripping right now, but it looks terrible.

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey neuro . In your case you’re going to want to remove that little copper fin deal from the 50s. Then you will want to go with the metal strip with the beaded rubber on it. I have a video for that. It’s weatherstripping without the kerf slot. I hope this helps.

  • @scrape559
    @scrape5592 жыл бұрын

    What if the kerf strip doesn't just slide right in? I just started working for a buddy learning general contractor work. Did this yesterday and had to bang the kerf strip in with the butt of my snips. Took a long time and too much gusto for my care.

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey James if it doesn’t slide right in then there’s probably pin nails or glue. You do run into those once in a while but it’s rare. I’ve had it so bad where you’d had to notch the little barbed fin to fit it in the slot I hope this helps

  • @gladisbegaye9785
    @gladisbegaye97858 ай бұрын

    Will this work for a sliding patio doors because it’s not staying put??????

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    8 ай бұрын

    Hey glad. I don’t see this working in that application. Replacing the doors is usually the best option.

  • @BarnabyFalls
    @BarnabyFalls2 ай бұрын

    I replaced the weather stripping on the door with new product but it is very loose and there's no way to fix it tight in the groove. Any tips to get it to lock in there? Pushing harder doesn't help; it's likely the groove is just too big in a few places. And somehow I don't think glue is the right solution here.

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    2 ай бұрын

    Hey Barnaby, sometimes it can be a challenge… You might try Brad nails holding in the edge of the fin. I hope this helps.

  • @llaughery
    @llaughery2 жыл бұрын

    Hey the weather stripping I bought to replace the old has a thinner channel than the old. The kerf is a lot wider than the channel is. So, that makes the weatherstripping not stay in place and very sloppy loose. I don't have much experience with these things. Can you tell me how to get the weatherstripping to fit correctly? Thanks

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey funny woman. I’ve run into this a timer to.If it won’t stay in there you can use a few Brad nails to tack it in place. If the fan won’t slide in all the way you may try to trim a little bit off If it won’t slide in all the way. I hope this helps.

  • @llaughery

    @llaughery

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@homemend Thanks so much for your reply.

  • @elenafrederick9280
    @elenafrederick9280 Жыл бұрын

    Where is your video for the bottom of the door? I need that REALLY badly. Ill look again to see if I missed it

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Elena I’m sure there’s one on there. The bottom piece is called a sweep. You got this kzread.info/dash/bejne/eIOhu5JwoKXZe9I.html

  • @TapelessDrywallFinishing
    @TapelessDrywallFinishing2 жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍👍

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you liagle

  • @zacralstin2745
    @zacralstin27454 ай бұрын

    What if got an older Door that doesn't look like I've got a groove for it

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    3 ай бұрын

    Hey, hey, check for what other Weatherstripping video in the library

  • @sclifton8709
    @sclifton87097 ай бұрын

    Ive got no daylight. But the door wont close flush. Any tips?

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    4 ай бұрын

    As long as it shutting and locking and not letting in any light and air, I would go with it

  • @arnoldfrackenmeyer8157
    @arnoldfrackenmeyer8157 Жыл бұрын

    What if the fins are too short to grab. Weather strip just falls out.

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    Жыл бұрын

    If the fins won’t grab. The next solution would be to move onto the beaded metal weatherstripping with the rubber. Not sure why that wouldn’t work with the fins, this is not the preferred way but you could also use tiny finishing tack nails through the gym to hold the fins of the Weatherstripping . I hope this Helps

  • @arnoldfrackenmeyer8157

    @arnoldfrackenmeyer8157

    Жыл бұрын

    @@homemend Thank you very much. The reason the fins are not grabbing is the gap is too big at 1/4 inch. I also shined a flashlight into the gap discovering the wood is beveled away creating an even larger gap. The tack nails might work. If not I can use your other suggestion. Is the beaded metal stripping available at home depot and lowes?

  • @acat9916
    @acat99163 ай бұрын

    My door doesn’t have a slot? What to do

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    3 ай бұрын

    Hey, hey, check out weatherstripping when you do not have a slot on the homemender channel

  • @Mike20878
    @Mike20878 Жыл бұрын

    How do I know I have kerf? Are all channel stripping kerf?

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Michael, that’s the brand name of this particular kind. It’s sold by the piece in the big box stores and if you have the slot, the kerf should work.

  • @Mike20878

    @Mike20878

    Жыл бұрын

    @@homemend oh ok. My house is about 20 years old. It looks like there's a slot. I'm hesitant to pull the stripping out before I get a replacement.

  • @gerrycgc
    @gerrycgc Жыл бұрын

    KERF

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely sir. Thanks for watching

  • @carolannbolinger3795
    @carolannbolinger37952 жыл бұрын

    How to put a bull lock on a door?

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    2 жыл бұрын

    hi carol ann! is that deadbolt?

  • @jamest3552
    @jamest3552 Жыл бұрын

    How about the bottom?

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey James that would require a sweep, do you have ones that go directly on the bottom of the door and also ones that go secured to the inside of the door. If your sweep is broken at the bottom, you may need to pull the door to replace it. I do have a video for it. I hope this helps

  • @jamest3552

    @jamest3552

    Жыл бұрын

    @@homemend Just the bottom. thanks

  • @Justin-dy2ib
    @Justin-dy2ib2 жыл бұрын

    Still seeing some daylight with new kerf 😭

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Justin you can always adjust the door couch so it shuts a little tighter if needed. I hope this helps

  • @melissazivicki7553
    @melissazivicki75532 жыл бұрын

    And stray children 🤣🤣🤣

  • @homemend

    @homemend

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Melissa

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