Stop cold drafts, reduce energy bills, and keep your home comfortable year-round with professional weatherstripping installation from Noma Home Pros.
Comprehensive weatherstripping solutions for every door and window in your home.
Replace worn door seals on entry doors, garage doors, and interior doors to stop drafts.
Seal gaps around windows to prevent air infiltration and improve energy efficiency.
Install door sweeps to seal the gap at the bottom of doors and keep out drafts, pests, and moisture.
Replace worn or damaged thresholds that allow air and water infiltration.
Replace bottom seals and side seals on garage doors for better insulation.
Identify air leaks throughout your home and recommend the best sealing solutions.
Champaign-Urbana experiences extreme temperature swings, from hot, humid summers to frigid winters with temperatures dropping below zero. Proper weatherstripping can reduce your heating and cooling costs by up to 20% by preventing conditioned air from escaping.
Most weatherstripping in Illinois homes needs replacement every 5-10 years due to our harsh weather conditions. Signs you need new weatherstripping include visible daylight around doors, drafts near windows, increased energy bills, and difficulty closing doors smoothly.
Choosing the right weatherstripping material depends on the application, your budget, and the specific gaps you're sealing. Here's what we commonly install for Champaign-Urbana homeowners:
V-strip weatherstripping is durable plastic or metal folded into a V-shape that springs open to seal gaps. It works well on door frames and window sash edges, lasting 3-5 years with proper installation. This is an excellent choice for double-hung windows common in older Champaign homes.
Adhesive-backed foam tape is affordable and easy to apply, making it suitable for irregular gaps around windows and doors. While it's the most budget-friendly option, it typically needs replacement every 1-2 years in our climate. We recommend it for temporary solutions or secondary windows.
Door sweeps attach to the bottom of exterior doors to seal the gap between the door and threshold. Modern sweeps use felt, vinyl, or brush bristles. We often recommend automatic door bottoms that retract when the door opens, preventing drag on floors while maintaining a tight seal.
Premium silicone weatherstripping offers superior flexibility and longevity, maintaining its seal even in extreme temperatures. While more expensive than other options, it can last 10+ years and provides the best performance for primary entry doors in Champaign's demanding climate.
All weatherstripping work comes with our 30-day labor quality guarantee. If any seal we install fails within 30 days due to workmanship issues, we'll return to address it at no additional charge. This ensures you get effective, long-lasting results from your investment in energy efficiency.
Weatherstripping installation in the Champaign-Urbana area typically costs between $75 and $200 for labor, not including materials. A single door runs $50-$100, while a complete weatherstripping package for all exterior doors and windows typically costs $150-$400 depending on your home's size and the number of openings. We provide free detailed estimates before starting any work so you know exactly what to expect. Materials range from budget-friendly foam tape ($10-20 total) to premium silicone options ($50-100).
Weatherstripping should be replaced every 5-10 years in Central Illinois, or sooner when you notice drafts, visible gaps, or cracked and compressed material. Our harsh winters and humid summers accelerate wear on door and window seals. Signs that indicate replacement is needed include visible light around closed doors, difficulty opening or closing doors smoothly, and noticeable temperature differences near exterior doors and windows.
Yes, a professional handyman can install weatherstripping using adhesive foam, V-strip, door sweeps, or silicone bulb seals for an airtight result. Proper installation requires measuring precisely, selecting the right material for each application, and ensuring seals are tight without interfering with door and window operation. Our technicians have installed weatherstripping on hundreds of Champaign-Urbana homes and know which products work best for different situations.
Free estimates for weatherstripping in Champaign-Urbana. Most jobs completed same-day.