A garage door’s bottom seal will probably have to be replaced several times over its lifespan. The plastic gasket seals the garage door along with the weather stripping that runs along the other three sides. This article provides a step-by-step guide for replacing a garage door seal, as well as the tools needed.
Four Steps to Install Garage Door Weather Stripping
Make this project a priority now so you don’t have to worry later. These four steps can help you prepare the garage of your home for year-round use in less than an hour:
Tools You’ll Need
- 4-in-1 screwdriver
- A cordless driver (if you are installing the track and the bottom seal with screws)
- Utility knife
- Galvanized nails or screws
- Rubber bottom seal gasket to match your garage door
- Soapy, warm water
- Tape measure
- Pliers
- Lubricating spray
The first step is to remove the existing bottom seal gasket
- Turn off your garage door opener
- OPEN the garage door with the eye level
- Remove the existing bottom seal from around the bottom track of the garage door using a utility knife and flat-head screwdriver
- In some cases, you may need to remove nails or screws from the door’s edges or along the track that held the gasket in place
- Clear any remaining debris and lubricate with your spray
Measure the width of the garage door and cut the new seal accordingly
- Measure the length of your new seal with a tape measure
- Cut the rubber gasket into the proper size
Install the New Bottom Seal
- Be sure the gasket is properly sized by soaking it in warm, soapy water before installing it
Check That Door Closes and Seals Properly
- Make a U shape out of the rubber gasket and place it in the door bottom’s track
- If you are working with another person, ask them to stand at the other end of the door while you seal it
- Leave a bit of excess gasket on the track and fold it in; this ensures a tight seal after the rubber shrinks.
- Install nails or screws at the edges of the bottom seal to lock it into place
- Test that your garage door closes as expected after reconnecting the opener
- Make sure there are no gaps between the bottom of the door and the ground
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