How To Seal The Top Of A Garage Door

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How to seal the top of a garage door.

Https amzn to 2yolagt universal rubber garage door bottom. Now that i have heat and a c i don t want to los. Weather sealing a garage door usually involves a simple process of adding or replacing the bottom door seal and the weatherstripping on the stop molding along the sides and top of the door. This takes 5 mins to do and costs nothing.

Installed on the top of the door. It keeps the garage door pressed up against the outside rubber seal so cold air is not blowing through the gap. The pvc stop molding is a solid pvc and it comes in 2 widths. This results in a very good seal and is typically used in conjunction with side seals mounted on the outside.

After you take off the top and the side seals take stock of the door frame. In this episode dave mars shows how to better insulate your garage door to help save energy and money. Pvc stop molding nails to the outside frame of the garage door. This can prevent water leaves and mice from penetrating your garage.

When the door closes the flap on the stop molding presses against the door to provide a tight seal around the sides and top of the garage door. It may also include adding thin weatherstripping between the door panels if you want to make the door as airtight as possible. If you don t have a crowbar you can use a sturdy kitchen knife to cut away the old caulk and lift the seal. Designed for roller garage doors these types of seals are attached to the underside of your garage door to provide a full seal around the garage opening once the door is closed.