Weather stripping is essential to prevent water from seeping past door dams into homes.

Key challenge: finding weather stripping pliable enough to conform to floor textures and surface imperfections.

Strips approximately ½ inch wide or wider work best.

Ribbed designs are ideal, as they interlock when pressed together for a tighter seal.

For best results, use two layers of weather stripping with ribbed sides facing inward.

Bond the two strips together using silicone rubber cement for a durable, watertight hold.