[Greenbuilding] Door frames and gaskets

[Sam Ewbank]

Conservation Technologies has assorted gaskets and weatherstripping if
you can't find what you need at your local store.

http://www.conservationtechnology.com/building.html

Sam




On Sat, Aug 17, 2013 at 7:19 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.
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> Bill
>