How To Cut Garage Door Weatherstrip

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.

How to cut garage door weatherstrip.

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. 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. Then cut the wood flange with.

With your chosen weatherstripping at the ready proceed to cut three pieces one for the top and two for the sides. Cut your weatherstripping into segments and tack into place. In this episode dave mars shows how to better insulate your garage door to help save energy and money. Cut the foam part of the door weather stripping with a sharp scissors.

New weatherstripping comes in rolls and you can easily cut it to length with a utility knife. You ll start by removing the old garage door weatherstripping then measuring cutting and installing the new pieces. Cut and nail the door jamb weather stripping measure the jamb. Measure and cut the side pieces so they touch the header piece and extend to the garage floor.

Cut the top piece. Upgraded garage door weatherstripping will keep your garage warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Mark the length on the short. Nail the top.

Hold each of the side pieces in place and nail them in the same fashion as you nailed the header piece.