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Weather stripping is truly an effective and affordable means to keep your garage cool during summer and warm during the winter. If you are thinking of getting a garage door weather stripping installed, then this article will guide you on the overall cost, including materials and other factors.

Factors that Could Affect the Cost

There are lots of factors that could affect the garage door weather stripping installation cost. Among these is the number of windows and doors. Before you purchase weather stripping materials, you must first take note of the drafty doors and windows in your garage. As soon as you have figured out the estimated size of the project, then it is time that you look at the costs.

For each interior door, you can expect to spend up to $95 for the cost. As for the exterior door, it should be around $65. For each window, the cost is $100.

Most homeowners can spend up to $250 when weather stripping their garage. This is because some homeowners would tend to work on more than one project at a time. This could mean working on two windows, two doors and one door and window.

It is best to get all your doors and windows inspected for any leaks right before you get started with the project. Weather sealing various locations in your home can also help to save you money on your garage door weather stripping.

Weather Stripping Materials

The weather stripping for garage doors is available in various materials and designs. Below is a list of some of the most popular materials.

  • Tapes – the weather stripping tape is cheaper and is perfect for filling gaps that are oddly shaped. You can choose to cut the tape into certain size with the use of scissors or utility knife. Most of the tapes are also self-adhesives and this helps to make application more effective and simple. You just have to make sure that you apply the weather stripping tape to clean surfaces only.

The tapes can be best used for window jambs, door jambs, door bottoms and window sashes. Tapes are considered good sealant and are truly effective against wind. The downside is its low durability and its ability to produce greenhouse gas emission.

  • V-strips – these are thin and flexible strips of vinyl or metal. The metal v-strips are more affordable as compared to the vinyl options.  The strips are recommended for use on double hung window jambs, including the tops and sides of doors. The cost of V-strips is around $7, which is equivalent to a 17 foot roll.

Types of Windows and Doors

Weather stripping is usually being priced per length. You may need to adjust your available budget according to the overall design of your doors and windows.  Below are the sizes of some of the most common door and window designs.

  • Hinged doors – the hinged doors will require a weather stripping right around the jamb. It is important to make sure that you include floor sweeps on the project. The standard measurement of the hinged door is 36 by 80 inches.
  • French doors – the French doors will need stripping at the jambs and areas where two doors will meet. Floor sweeps can also help to . The standard measurement of this door is 30 by 80 inches, although there are also 32 by 80 inches and 34 by 80 inches.
  • Sliding glass doors – the sliding glass door will need weather stripping especially on the sliding portion of the door that meets the jamb. It is best to make use of piled stripping for the sliding glass doors. The sizes of these doors will vary greatly, thus, the cost of weather stripping will vary as well.
  • Garage doors – the garage door weather stripping will have to go through the exterior of the garage door’s opening. It will also come with an under door weather guard in order to keep water out and ensure that the bottom of the door is sealed. The standard measurements are 8 by 7 feet, 9 by 7 feet and 10 by 7 feet.
  • Dutch doors – the Dutch doors will require stripping at the jambs, which is similar to the hinged designs. It also needs stripping at the top half area of the door. It must also include floor sweeps in order to boost the insulation value of your door. The standard measurement is 30 by 80 inches, 32 by 80 inches and 36 by 80 inches.

Some of the custom and design oriented doors will usually differ in size so it is important that the doors are measured well before you can start with the project.

Weather Stripping the Windows

For single hung windows, it is important that you place weather stripping at the sash of the windows. The standard measurements of these windows are 24 by 36 inches, 24 by 46 inches, 28 by 54 inches, 28 by 66 inches, 28 by 70 inches, etc.  Just like the doors, the cost of weather stripping installation for windows will depend on its size so it is best to check the window’s measurement before you hire a contractor for the weather stripping installation.

For windows that are double hung and side sash designed, they will also require weather stripping in between the jamb and the sash stiles. The standard measurements are usually 24 by 36 inches, 24 by 46 inches, 28 by 54 inches, 28 by 66 inches, 28 by 70 inches, 34 by 46 inches and 34 by 62 inches.

Casement windows will also require weather stripping at the bottom, top and sides of the window interiors. The standard measurements for the twin casement windows are 21 by 45 inches as well as 21 by 53 inches. The single casement is 25 by 35 inches, 29 by 47 inches or 29 by 59 inches.

For the awning windows, the weather stripping has to be installed at the side jambs of the window. The standard measurements and sizes of these windows will greatly vary and thus, the cost of weather stripping will vary as well. As for the bay windows, the weather stripping will need to be installed in between the jamb and sash tiles, which is similar to the double hung and side sash windows.

Things to Discuss with the Professional Installer

A lot of homeowners will take on the weather stripping installation as a DIY job. However, it may be a good idea that you hire a professional installer to ensure that you will get professional results. Before you hire the installer, you should ask them about their experiences in installing garage door weather stripping. Ask for any references as well. Credible installers will not mind giving you a list of references or names and contact details of their previous clients. This is a great way to check how reliable they really are.

Of course, the most important thing to ask the installer is the cost of the installation. In fact, before you hire them, they must be able to quote you for the overall cost of the weather stripping installation. This is very important so you will not have to deal with any problem when the time comes that they will ask you to pay for the finished job.

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