Sweeps

Door sweeps and bottoms seal the gap between the door and the threshold — keeping out drafts, insects, and moisture without making the door hard to open and close. Vinyl and aluminum styles are the most common, with vinyl being a softer, quieter option and aluminum-backed sweeps holding up better on exterior doors that see a lot of use. Hardwood thresholds and sweeps are worth considering where appearance matters, like on a front entry door. Getting the right width and length for your door is the main fitment consideration, and most sweeps can be trimmed to fit standard door widths.