How To Cut Garage Door Weatherstrip

Nail the top.

How to cut garage door weatherstrip.

The door side flange of the weatherstripping should press against the door to create a good seal. It installs with galvanized nails or screws. With your chosen weatherstripping at the ready proceed to cut three pieces one for the top and two for the sides. 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. Cut and nail the door jamb weather stripping measure the jamb. Mark the length on the short. New weatherstripping comes in rolls and you can easily cut it to length with a utility knife.

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. Measure and cut the side pieces so they touch the header piece and extend to the garage floor. Upgraded garage door weatherstripping will keep your garage warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.

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. Cut your weatherstripping into segments and tack into place. Then cut the wood flange with.

Cut the top piece.