How to install garage door weather stripping How to install garage door weather stripping Any noticeable space beneath your garage door allows heat to escape and elements and debris to enter your garage. By closing the gap between your garage floor and your garage door, you can reduce your heating bills. Weather stripping is one of the easiest ways to accomplish this. It may look complicated, but it s actually quite simple. The easy instructions below can help even a novice feel like a pro.
Most weather stripping kits include nails.
If these are not included in your kit, roofing nails can be used. Open your garage door so you can comfortably reach its bottom edge. Measure the width of the door. Garage weather stripping can be purchased at most hardware stores and comes in packages of either 10 or 30 feet. If your door already has rubber weather stripping along the edge, you can either remove it by prying the nails out with a screwdriver, or you can tack the new weather stripping directly on top of the existing weather stripping for an extra seal.