How To Cut Garage Door Weatherstrip

New weatherstripping comes in rolls and you can easily cut it to length with a utility knife.

How to cut garage door weatherstrip.

Measure and cut the side pieces so they touch the header piece and extend to the garage floor. Hold each of the side pieces in place and nail them in the same fashion as you nailed the header piece. You ll start by removing the old garage door weatherstripping then measuring cutting and installing the new pieces. It installs with galvanized nails or screws.

The width of the seal so you can hold the other end up and mark it for cutting. The door side flange of the weatherstripping should press against the door to create a good seal. Upgraded garage door weatherstripping will keep your garage warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Cut your weatherstripping into segments and tack into place.

Cut the top piece. Nail the top. The seal is a bit cumbersome when it comes to the top piece so take your time and be sure to get it cut to a nice tight fit. Square cut the pvc do not miter and use the utility knife to cut the vinyl flap the same length as the pvc portion of the weather seal.

Close the door and measure the top of the frame from side to side. Then cut the wood flange with. Cut the foam part of the door weather stripping with a sharp scissors. Cut and nail the door jamb weather stripping measure the jamb.

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