Garage door weatherstrip installation

Thresholds can be used alone or in conjunction with a door seal. Thresholds often are used to keep out surface water when a driveway slopes down toward a garage. They can also help fill a large gap below a door. A good-quality vinyl threshold seal can be more durable than a door seal. It is installed with an adhesive that is usually included with the threshold.

Keep in mind that thresholds block water going out of a garage, just as they keep it from flowing in. This can be inconvenient if you like to hose out your garage. A threshold also makes it difficult to sweep dirt and debris out of the garage.

Wind and rain can also get into the garage around the sides and top of the garage door. To prevent this, garage doors usually have rubber or vinyl weatherstripping installed onto the wood door stop molding that is attached to the door jamb and nearly touches the front face of the door.

Install new weatherstripping onto your door stops if your garage door doesn't have it or if it has old, worn stripping that no longer seals against the door. New weatherstripping comes in rolls, and you can easily cut it to length with a utility knife. It installs with galvanized nails or screws.

The door-side flange of the weatherstripping should press against the door to create a good seal. Door stop molding with weatherstripping is a great option for doors that have old, rotted, or damage door stops that need replacing.

This specialty stop molding typically is made of vinyl and has a wood-look molding strip and a flexible weather-seal flange all in one piece. It cuts easily with a saw and installs with galvanized or stainless steel siding nails. To install the door stop, position each piece parallel to the door face, and push the molding toward the door so the weatherstrip flange is slightly compressed against the door, and then fasten the molding to the door jamb with nails.

Typically, it's best to install the top molding first and then overlap the ends of the top molding with the side stops. V-shaped garage door panel weatherstripping is designed to seal the gaps between individual door panels.

This can be particularly helpful on older wood doors with panels that have flat edges. Newer metal and fiberglass doors usually have interlocking edges to prevent air intrusion. Door panel weatherstripping is sold in rolls and is self-adhesive. You simply stick it to the top or bottom edge of each panel.

Clear any residual debris. Cut the vinyl pieces into the properly sized sections. Step 3: Install the New Weather Stripping to the Top Section Place the new weather stripping at the top section of your garage door first. Space the nails approximately 8 to 18 inches apart. We recognize the impact that our services have on our neighbors' homes and want to make sure your garage door keeps you happy, safe, and secure.

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