How To Seal The Sides Of A Garage Door

Pvc stop molding nails to the outside frame of the garage door.

How to seal the sides of a garage door.

Then shake the door again to confirm the new placement. Measure the area below the door and use those measurements to know the exact size of the seals that you should cut. To seal the bottom sides of the garage door you should use a bottom or threshold seal. If you spot any take the closest nail out of the jamb and shift the seal closer to the door.

In this episode dave mars shows how to better insulate your garage door to help save energy and money. Shift your position and keep an eye out for any gaps that may appear between the seal and the door. Installing the bottom seal is also as simple as doing the sides. The seals are pretty easy to install just follow these steps.

Brands like bowsen have bottom seal kits that include the kit and screws for holding them in place such as the bowsen garage door retainer kit. Start by removing dirt or debris then use a clean piece of cloth to wipe them clean and then allow it to dry. To do that put your hands on the garage door and give it a push. Top and side garage door weatherstripping seals come in a variety of styles.

The pvc stop molding is a solid pvc and it comes in 2 widths. It may also include adding thin weatherstripping between the door panels if you want to make the door as airtight as possible.