Exterior Door Insulation

Jul 27

Exterior door insulation is essential to keep out the elements. Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com walks you through the steps to ensure that your exterior door is insulated properly. Your exterior door will be sealed tight if you follow Tim’s insulation tips about fiberglass insulation, spray Foam Insulation and flashing tape.

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18 Responses to “Exterior Door Insulation”

  1. AsktheBuilder, on July 27th, 2009 at 4:28 am Said:

    To a slight degree …
    To a slight degree it is.

  2. horatiocaine94, on July 27th, 2009 at 4:28 am Said:

    is the fiberglass …
    is the fiberglass sound proof?

  3. AsktheBuilder, on July 27th, 2009 at 4:28 am Said:

    That’s only if you …
    That’s only if you use the wrong foam. There is a new generation foam made for doors and windows. I have a separate video about that.

  4. samatention, on July 27th, 2009 at 4:28 am Said:

    The problem is the …
    The problem is the foam expands and will bow the door frame if you get to much in between the rough opening and the door fame so dont use much and move fast. If you need more go back after a hr or so. But be careful not to over fill the opening.

  5. AsktheBuilder, on July 27th, 2009 at 4:28 am Said:

    In certain …
    In certain situations, you do seal the top. In my case I had a 2-foot overhang just 10 inches above the top of the door. Rain will NEVER get to the top of that door.

  6. abcchoice37, on July 27th, 2009 at 4:28 am Said:

    why don’t you seal …
    why don’t you seal the top too? I am starting to get a leak from the top and was hoping i could use this stuff. What you think?
    Thanks

  7. AsktheBuilder, on July 27th, 2009 at 4:28 am Said:

    Because I have …
    Because I have super powers. :->

  8. spitgalore, on July 27th, 2009 at 4:28 am Said:

    I always find …
    I always find touching pink fibreglass objectionable. How come you were able to touch it without being punctured in your fingers, even when you pinched it hard to pull off some apart?

  9. AsktheBuilder, on July 27th, 2009 at 4:28 am Said:

    Current studies I’m …
    Current studies I’m aware of say No. But WEAR a mask ALWAYS. You can’t be too careful.

  10. zednanrefoirel, on July 27th, 2009 at 4:28 am Said:

    is fiberglass …
    is fiberglass dangerous to your health once inhaled??

  11. alemore, on July 27th, 2009 at 4:28 am Said:

    Awesome,thanks and …
    Awesome,thanks and I’ll immediately check your website

  12. AsktheBuilder, on July 27th, 2009 at 4:28 am Said:

    Foam is doable. …
    Foam is doable. Just make sure you use the right one for doors and windows!

  13. gschjetne, on July 27th, 2009 at 4:28 am Said:

    Why not foam on the …
    Why not foam on the inside? Looks easier, as it’s hard to avoid at least some packing of the fibreglass. In my opinion fibreglass and rockwool is best used in large slabs.

  14. MarioSegaFreak, on July 27th, 2009 at 4:28 am Said:

    smart!
    smart!

  15. AsktheBuilder, on July 27th, 2009 at 4:28 am Said:

    Fiberglass works …
    Fiberglass works well as an insulator when it is fluffed up and has lots of air in it. If you compress it, you remove the air thus making it more solid. Then it acts as a conductor, much like a piece of glass.

  16. hugens26, on July 27th, 2009 at 4:28 am Said:

    Why cant you put …
    Why cant you put the fiberglass insulation in to tightly?

  17. AsktheBuilder, on July 27th, 2009 at 4:28 am Said:

    Thanks! We had fun …
    Thanks! We had fun taping it.

  18. sasa2310, on July 27th, 2009 at 4:28 am Said:

    it’s great
    it’s great

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