[Greenbuilding] Door frames and gaskets

[David]

Silicone weatherstrip will last and perform the best. Units I installed 30 years ago look and feel like new. See conservationtechnology.com

David

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On Aug 17, 2013, at 5:19 AM, bill.allen at verizon.net wrote:

> I am finishing up a small outbuilding that will be conditioned (living space) all year in NE PA. Since it's small, the entrance door is an unusually large percentage of the wall surface area. I plan to build my own, insulated door but I have the following 2 questions and would really appreciate any info/comments:
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> 1) A traditional door frame would be the worst thermal bridge offender in the whole project. Is there a construction technique that would eliminate this?
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> 2) Local box stores offer many types of gaskets/sealers for all 4 sides of a door.  What are folks using to get the best seal?
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> Thanks for your consideration.
> 
> Bill
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