How To Bug Proof Windows And Doors

For even better protection combine this with a door sweep.

How to bug proof windows and doors.

We re going to use a slightly higher quality temporary shade made from fabric. To keep insects from crawling under your door install a sturdy steel or aluminum threshold under the door. In addition you should add weather stripping to the frame in order to prevent insects from entering along the top or sides of the door. Insects can use cracks in your doors and windows to sneak inside your home.

What we started with first thing i did was ditch the paper shade. That s why even the smallest of gaps between your windows and their jambs should be sealed with caulk. You could also use a more traditional faux wood blind or mini shades but we wanted something simple that didn t have any cords. For an added layer of protection attach a door sweep as well.

Install tight fitting thresholds and door sweeps at the bottom of exterior doors and use door seals to fill in gaps around the sides and top of each door as well. Caulk is cheap easy to apply and goes a long way towards keeping out bugs. Install door sweeps on all of your exterior doors. Here s a great way to bug proof your garage windows.

If air or light is getting in around your outside doors bugscan get in too. Make sure spiders can t get through any gaps in your exterior doors. To keep insects from accepting the invitation install a steel or aluminum threshold underneath your door. A sweep is a cheap device that can be found at most hardware stores and helps to cover the gap between a threshold and the door bottom.