Adding additional insulation to seel entry door

wewantutopia · 12-26-18, 12:41 PM

Hello, I'm wondering if anyone has any experience or ideas about adding additional insulation to a seel entry door? I'm considering doing this to our basement door; adding another 1.5 or 2" to the outside with foam adhesive and possibly vinyl bolts. Then maybe wrapping with aluminum coil. The only pitfall I can think of is handle length and the thick door rubbing on the jamb (I'd make the foam 3/8" smaller on both sides essentially looking like a rabbet and a place for additional weatherstripping).

Anyone have any other thoughts?

Thanks!

12-26-18, 12:41 PM	#1
wewantutopia Lurking Renovator Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 22 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Adding additional insulation to seel entry door Hello, I'm wondering if anyone has any experience or ideas about adding additional insulation to a seel entry door? I'm considering doing this to our basement door; adding another 1.5 or 2" to the outside with foam adhesive and possibly vinyl bolts. Then maybe wrapping with aluminum coil. The only pitfall I can think of is handle length and the thick door rubbing on the jamb (I'd make the foam 3/8" smaller on both sides essentially looking like a rabbet and a place for additional weatherstripping). Anyone have any other thoughts? Thanks!