• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

450-473-3548   |   514-910-3548

info@calfeutrage-elite.com

  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • YouTube
Calfeutrage fenêtres, portes à Laval, Rive Nord, Longueuil Rive Sud

Calfeutrage fenêtres, portes à Laval, Rive Nord, Longueuil Rive Sud

Calfeutrage grand Montréal Le gardien de votre confort

Contact us
  • Home
    • Industrial caulking
    • CNESST secure equipment
    • Comfort and safety
    • CCQ
    • Job caulking in Laval
  • Caulking info
    • Water Infiltration
    • Air Infiltration
    • 10 tips
    • When to do the caulking ?
    • LogiRenov
    • Cost effective and profitable
    • Scealing product
      • Silicone or polyurethane?
      • White scealants
      • Scealing product
      • Adseal sealants
      • Sonneborn NP1
      • Scellant Mulco
  • Thermography
    • Thermographic inspection
    • Thermography / infiltrations
  • Masonry
    • Masonry joints
    • lightens, finishing work
    • Caulking as a pest control solution
  • Thermos Windows
  • Condos
  • Photos
    • Videos
  • FAQ
    • Blog
  • Contact
    • Quote
  • English
    • Français

The cold cut: the waterproofing of the door flap

Home / Info Caulking Greater Montreal / The cold cut: the waterproofing of the door flap

caulking inspectionLike window caulking, air infiltration, humidity, insect presence, mold are signs that a door is poorly insulated.

All openings are subject to air and moisture infiltration, which results in medium- and long-term degradation of woodwork and buildings.

Air infiltration is an energy loss that increases your heating or air conditioning bills depending on the season.

The quickest way to address this phenomenon is to plug the spaces around your door.

cold cut

For this, there are cold cutters or insulating ribbons. These materials are resistant to sun and humidity. But these are temporary or complementary solutions to caulking because cold cutters are fragile and ineffective in the long term.

Your caulking technicians in Montreal explain the different door caulking techniques inside

Door-cut insulating tape

A wooden door can play out over time because of variations in temperature and drying of its wood for example.

When the building is old, the foundations and foundations can also move and pass these movements on the woodwork of the openings.

All these movements create “days” at the doors and sometimes windows.

The cooler is then installed to prevent air from seeping between the door and its frame when it is closed.

If this “calfeutre” function in a certain way, it cannot be considered professional caulking, which applies only outside the home.

The cold cutter is found in various forms ranging from the foam tape to the rubber band and the aiming profile, the shape of which is more or less elaborate according to the brands.

cold foam cut

Simply attach this strip around the door to provide waterproofing to the perimeter by limiting the passage of air. The foam tape is a sticker while the rubber band or profile is screwed or nailed to the door frame.

The downside is that these insulating products are crushed during successive door openings and closures and while the foams degrade by breaking, polyurethane or rubber profiles dry over time.

The insulating tape must therefore be renewed regularly. This DIY is not recommended in a frequent place of passage such as the main entrance door or in a public place for example.

The rubber band is more durable over time because it acts as a spring that mechanically resists more demands.

The door threshold cutter

Usually made of metal with a flexible rubber slat, the door threshold cut is fixed on the floor or on the framing at the bottom of the door, depending on the models. It should be replaced fairly regularly because the rubber can tear over time and passages. It loses its waterproofing action.

Poor waterproofing causes several problems:

  • Air and moisture infiltration;
  • Discomfort for the locals;
  • An increase in energy bills (heating or air conditioning costs);
  • Deterioration of woodwork and interior paints;
  • Excessive condensation that can lead to mould;
  • Easy penetration of pests or rodents;

It should be noted that all these techniques are effective in the short term and do not allow long-lasting thermal insulation of your parts.

This is why the work of the caulking expert makes it possible to propose an optimal waterproofing of your home, especially in Quebec where the amplitude of temperatures is very variable.

To do this, building technicians use insulating and resistant caulking sealants.

Different types of cold cuts

 

This open-cell urethane foam and polyethylene sheath joint is resistant to long-term use.
A magnetic stripe allows adhesion to the door. It retains its initial shape for a very long time and helps to seal the doors. The PH2MAG model is mainly used for front doors and is installed in a saw stroke. (Atservitek)


cold cut to screw

 

This type of cold cut screws on the door studs, its mechanical properties allow it to withstand the crush while adapting to the “gap” that exists between the door and its frame.
It’s a good choice to renew at 5 years old.


 

 

dfroid cup garage door

Garage door coolers are made of rubber and PVC seals (vinyl polychloride) installed around the perimeter and at the foot of the garage door. In addition to humidity and cold, they prevent unwanted insects and rodents from entering the garage.


 

Cold cut band with sealing barrier.
Material: Polypropylene
Fixation: self-stick
Sustainability: short
Strength: quickly laid
Weakness: picks up dust


The Government of Canada recommends the laying of the bise cuts with this video.

Category iconInfo Caulking Greater Montreal

Primary Sidebar

Search

What is a weatherstripping?

Nearly 30% of energy leaks for heating are due to air infiltration. To reduce the heating bill, there are many solutions. One of them is the … [Lire l'article...] about What is a weatherstripping?

When/How to change a thermos glass?

To guarantee the comfort of life in a building, it is sometimes necessary to install a thermos glass. This device makes it possible to balance the … [Lire l'article...] about When/How to change a thermos glass?

What are the bad practices when it comes to window caulking?

To optimize the thermal comfort of your home, it is essential to limit energy losses and moisture infiltration. To achieve this, it is important to … [Lire l'article...] about What are the bad practices when it comes to window caulking?

How to easily remove worn caulking from your windows?

Is the caulking of your window worn out? It would be interesting to replace it with another. At stake is the optimization of the isolation of your … [Lire l'article...] about How to easily remove worn caulking from your windows?

How to prepare for winter?

As winter approaches, it's important to be well prepared and have a properly insulated home. In this condition, you will not have to work your boiler … [Lire l'article...] about How to prepare for winter?

Caulking infestations

Caulking, a preventive against infestations

A dwelling with good insulation is a dwelling where comfort and security reign. Good thermal insulation prevents cold from entering your home during … [Lire l'article...] about Caulking, a preventive against infestations

The caulking joint: what is the interest and how to take advantage of it?

The waterproofing of buildings is of great importance. Different materials are used as insulation for homes. In Greater Montreal and many other … [Lire l'article...] about The caulking joint: what is the interest and how to take advantage of it?

The caulking joint: what is the interest and how to take advantage of it?

The waterproofing of buildings is of great importance. Different materials are used as insulation for homes. In Greater Montreal and many other … [Lire l'article...] about The caulking joint: what is the interest and how to take advantage of it?

Window-thermal-view-cut

Should you replace your thermos windows?

Because of their many advantages, thermos windows are popular in many Canadian homes. Indeed, these windows offer better thermal insulation and … [Lire l'article...] about Should you replace your thermos windows?

Should you insulate your front door?

Like all openings, the front door is an access for fresh air and noise. It is therefore necessary to ensure that it benefits from very good sound and … [Lire l'article...] about Should you insulate your front door?

Why replace the exterior sealants in your condominium?

Caulking a condominium is a maintenance point that you should think about most often. When you acquire newly or already live in a condominium, you … [Lire l'article...] about Why replace the exterior sealants in your condominium?

Are your windows foggy? What is going on?

You are very often bothered by the presence of fog on your windows and you do not know how to get rid of it. Well! This is a problem due to … [Lire l'article...] about Are your windows foggy? What is going on?

Insulating your home with polyurethane foam: good or bad practice

A type of polymer exploited in solid or foam format, polyurethane has won the hearts of people looking for effective, durable and manageable … [Lire l'article...] about Insulating your home with polyurethane foam: good or bad practice

Caulk your home in anticipation of the Quebec summer

Caulking is a technique used to strengthen the tightness of open spaces in a house. The purpose of this operation is to prevent the entry of heat, … [Lire l'article...] about Caulk your home in anticipation of the Quebec summer

Home caulking work, 3 important tips to remember

In recent years, more and more households have been experiencing problems of heat loss. As a reminder, it is more precisely all heat loss in a house. … [Lire l'article...] about Home caulking work, 3 important tips to remember

Do you need to replace your caulking?

Request a quote, it's fast and free.

Footer

Spandrel joints


RBQ : 5629-7856-01

Control Joints


Calfeutrage Elite
208 Rue Robinson, Suite 201, Saint-Eustache, QC J7R 5S5

Install uniform joints


  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • YouTube

© 2022 Legal | terms and conditions | Sitemap cb