Having strong weather seals on your garage door is essential for defending your home against the elements. Over time, these seals can begin to break down, which could allow rain, snow or tiny critters to damage your home. Replacing these weather seals will give you the peace of mind and comfort you deserve. 

Benefits of Garage Door Weather Stripping

While your garage door weather seals safeguard your home and belongings from all sorts of weather conditions and animals, they’re also crucial for maintaining a consistent internal temperature. Sealing all cracks around your garage door will help create a comfortable space and decrease your utility bills. 

Removing Garage Door Weather Stripping

To start your weather stripping replacement job, you’ll have to remove your current seals from your garage door’s frame. This process is often straightforward and only requires a hammer, pry bar or flathead screwdriver. 

Start by inserting your chosen tool beneath the edge of your current weather seals. Then, push the tool away from your body so that the end beneath the strip moves toward you, lifting the nail and strip with it. Doing this near each nail on the strip ensures a clean, damage-free removal. Once you have the first one off, you can repeat this same process for the rest of your seals. 

Installing Your Top Garage Door Weather Seal

You should attach the top weather seal to your garage door frame first. With your door closed, ensure your weather sealing is flush and firmly pressed against the door and fasten it using nails or screws. You can tap the nails halfway in to give yourself some wiggle room if things need to be adjusted.