Measure the perimeter of your sliding glass doors.
How to replace the seals on your sliding glass doors.
Begin the fix by cleaning the bottom door track.
Look at the weatherstripping along the sides of the sliding section of door where it meets the door frame as well as the bottom of the door.
Determine which weatherstripping you need to replace.
Attach the new seals to the sliding door in one continuous piece or according to the directions on the package.
Place the door back on the track and tilt up.
Add between 5 and 10 percent to this measurement to get the amount of weatherstrip you will need to complete the project.
Use the adjusting screws at the bottom of the metal door frame to raise or lower the rollers.
Locate the two screws that hold the roller adjustments in place at the bottom of the door.
Due to fluctuations in weather and frequency of use it s possible for a sliding glass door s roller to require adjustment.
Press the release button.
Seal the exterior of a sliding glass door to prevent drafts.
Sealing the exterior of a sliding glass door only requires a few minutes of your time but it prevents excessive drafts from entering your home saving money on heating bills throughout the winter.
Cut the tip of the nozzle of a tube of silicone caulking at a 45 degree angle and poke the foil at the bottom of the tube with the metal rod connected to the caulk gun.
Support the sliding door with your body and then reattach the head stop.
These will be covered in plugs the same color as your door.