Draft around door frame

MyWifeThinksImTight

Hi All, I had new exterior doors fitted last year. I pushed the boat out a little and got composit dorrs fitted hoping to improve our energy efficiency.

However, it seems like the opposit has happened. They appear to be fitted correctly with no apprent gap around the door frame but I get a constant draft around the edges of the frame and the noise from the street is a lot louder.

Could it be possible that I need some kind of foam insulation in the door frame, or could there be some other hidden reason for getting a draft?

Thanks in anticipation.

legoman62

MyWifeThinksImTight wrote: »

Hi All, I had new exterior doors fitted last year. I pushed the boat out a little and got composit dorrs fitted hoping to improve our energy efficiency.

However, it seems like the opposit has happened. They appear to be fitted correctly with no apprent gap around the door frame but I get a constant draft around the edges of the frame and the noise from the street is a lot louder.

Could it be possible that I need some kind of foam insulation in the door frame, or could there be some other hidden reason for getting a draft?

Thanks in anticipation.

I had a composite door fitted recently, and was told "the keeps on the door can be adjusted for a better seal".

My door was also fitted with a brush seal.

Maybe have word with your installer;)