8 Best Door Draft Stoppers

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The smartly shaped HOME DISTRICT Sliding Door Draft-Dodger is designed to fit snugly into the shorter patio door track, while fully extending the length of both doors. Weighted with gravel to stay in place, it comes in brown, tan, gray, burgundy, navy or brown tweed.

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Don’t forget that your garage and outbuildings have doors too. This Rubber Garage Door Bottom by M-D Building Products is a bulk roll (100 feet) of leak-busting weather stripping. Made from tough TPE cellular rubber, the stripping keeps cold air, dust, leaves and moisture out of your garage while providing a flexible seal with shock-absorbing cushioning to reduce wear-and-tear on doors. It installs easily with nails (not included).

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Taking only seconds to install (just slip it under the door), the double-sided MAXTID Under Door Draft Blocker fits doors up to 38 inches wide and covers gaps of a full inch-and-a-half. Reduce drafts, heating bills and back strain — no need to bend over every time you open and close the door — this draft blocker stays put as it easily slides back and forth across the floor.

FAQs

What is the best material to use for a door draft stopper?

“The best materials for door draft stoppers are those that are durable, flexible, and have good insulating properties,” says Mitchell. Door draft stoppers are made from many different materials. To name a few, you’ll see ones made of silicone, foam and fabric on the market. More important than the material is the way it fits and holds up on your door. That’s what will keep the draft out. On an exterior door that you use multiple times a day, it may make more sense to use a durable silicone stopper. On an exterior back door that might only be used in the summer, a fabric door stopper filled with rice, gravel or buckwheat hulls might be the way to go.

For the outer cover of fabric door stoppers, Mitchell recommends heavy fabrics like canvas, denim or upholstery fabric that can withstand frequent use and are effective at blocking drafts. “For the filling, I recommend using materials like rice, dried beans or sand. These are dense enough to block airflow but still allow some flexibility for a tight fit against the door.”

Can I use door draft stoppers on interior doors as well?

Yes, it’s natural that some rooms may be more drafty than others, especially in older homes, and using a draft stopper on an interior door can keep the draft isolated. They’re a great option for doors that lead up to an attic, basement or a storage room that isn’t used often.

What side of the door should a draft stopper be on?

The draft stopper should be on the inside of the door, or on the inside of your home on an exterior door. This will help to keep the cooler (or warmer in the summer) air out. Some draft stoppers are built to go on either side of the door for extra protection. Interior door draft stoppers can go on either side of the door, typically whatever is more convenient. For example, if you’re using a draft stopper on a closet door, you’d keep it on the exterior side of the door after you’ve closed the closet and closed the door.

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