How To Cut Garage Door Weatherstrip

Mark the length on the short.

How to cut garage door weatherstrip.

Trim the soft weather stripping at the top of the side pieces at about a 45 degree angle so the top and side pieces overlap nicely. Nail the top. The width of the seal so you can hold the other end up and mark it for cutting. In this episode dave mars shows how to better insulate your garage door to help save energy and money.

It installs with galvanized nails or screws. Cut and nail the door jamb weather stripping measure the jamb. With your chosen weatherstripping at the ready proceed to cut three pieces one for the top and two for the sides. Then cut the wood flange with.

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. Cut your weatherstripping into segments and tack into place. Close the door and measure the top of the frame from side to side.

Cut the foam part of the door weather stripping with a sharp scissors. 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. Cut the top piece. New weatherstripping comes in rolls and you can easily cut it to length with a utility knife.

Measure and cut the side pieces so they touch the header piece and extend to the garage floor.