When the fit is perfect remove the staples and mount the weather strip photo 2.
Installing weather stripping on garage door.
Using a miter saw cut square ends of the header piece.
Learn how to do garage door weather stripping.
Garage door top and side weather seal installation.
A miter saw will make fine cuts in your header piece and make your work easier.
How to install garage door weather stripping.
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.
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Place all your tools outside the garage as you will install the weather stripping on the outside of the garage door.
Take out your nails and nail the header piece into position.
Next clamp the door in place either up or down depending on the task using vice grips one on each side of the door.
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Put the door in manual operation by pulling the release.
Test the garage door to be sure it opens and closes smoothly.
Drive the finish nails home.
First rule for any garage door repair.
Unplug the door opener.
Adjust the door weather stripping as needed.
Rehang the door to test the fit.
Open and close the door several times to make sure the door weather stripping seals against the door and the door latches and locks.
Doorstop is made with built in weatherstripping specifically for garage doors.
If the bottom door seal replacement is too snug remove the weather strip and trim a bit more from the door.