Protect the frame and window from too much caulking by applying masking tape to the surface before you start working, leaving only the gap exposed to receive caulk.

Fix gap between door and frame. There are several options for sealing gaps in your front door: If you already have an old. If the door is warped it will show up as a gap between.

The following issue can be corrected by recessing the hinge leaf further into the door or frame causing the door to shift closer to the hinge side. After cutting the sweep to size, open the door and slide the sweep along the base. To fix a big door gap, you need to adjust the door jamb.

Hang the door and pull it out. I go through some options and then show a detaile. Caulking is one of the most popular ways to fill in the gap between an external door frame and a wall.

Remove and replace old weather stripping. Take a screwdriver and remove all the nuts from the door hinge. Screw the sweep down against the threshold and open and close your door to test if the sweep is in the right position.

Then put new washer and replace the screws. It is more effective to leave 4 mm and more for rooms with high humidity and for doors made from materials absorbing well moisture. Remove the screws from the door knob and remove the old washer.

Check if the hinges used in your storm door are the same. This type of sweep features flexible construction. Gap and sealing between sill.