DIY - How to Install Garage Door Weather Seal - Winterize With Garage Door Weather Striping

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This video provides a quick walkthrough of how to install a garage door weather seal. The long PVC weather seal strips were purchased at Lowes for under $10 each. Installing weatherstripping will help keep your garage warmer in the winter by cutting down on drafts. It will also help keep your garage cooler in the summer. and also cut down on unwanted insects. Insulation and weatherstripping will pay for themselves over time and will also help make your home more comfortable.
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[@nogripes]

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[@azcatfan3544]

To all those curious, no, you do not need to use screws. Typically, nails are used to hold the seals. Screws are a bit overkill. Secondly, you do not need to put silicone over the nails. Use galvanized nails and paint the trim to match your house. Always put the top seal first. Then the sides.

[@stock7628]

This must be my problem, my sides are all screwed up and i tried replacing them couple years ago and it just happened soon after again. I never did the top maybe that's what i have to do

[@alpha42069]

who are you?

[@jenniferbassett6492]

Chemically overtime the aluminum contrasts with the drywall.

[@samsen201]

As a person with 2 Kids, I'm truly glad to hear your words, so not to complain any more.

[@TheOnlyLuvmi]

I don’t know why the garage door people didn’t do this when they put up my new door but I guess I’ll head to Lowe’s. Thanks for the video.

[@positech123]

The big gaps between the door and frame can usually be adjusted by loosening the track brackets and sliding the track closer to the door.

[@murd777]

Not always. My garage door track can't be adjust back or forward. Only side to side.

[@francisjo3]

excellent tutorial - I'm not mechanically inclined, but your tutorial was so well-explained and concise that I feel confident taking this project on!

[@jamesburke8516]

I just replaced mine and trust me - it was much more than just swapping out new weather seal. The ones I was replacing were totally installed improperly by the previous owner - so that created much more of a complication as they got creative on how they installed them. Also, it took me several tries to get them to fit properly as I have garage door openers and if it fits even a little too tightly, the opener goes into safety mode and won't close all the way. While the replacement seems very simple, just keep in mind not all situations are the same - no one should ever just assume so.

[@craigerickson1910]

Thanks for posting that video, from the comments it's helped others out. I'm a seasoned (60+ years) DIYer and would offer some additional thoughts. 1) It was painful to watch you cut the PVC weatherstrip with a utility knife. There are safer, faster, cleaner ways. I'd use table saw with 40 or more tooth blade. If no table saw, would be easier and safer than the knife to use a fine tooth handsaw (which you did mention) or a coarse hacksaw 14 teeth per inch (TPI). One slip with that utility knife could send someone to the emergency room. 2) Next tip would be rather than the screws you used, or nails as another suggested, would be to use Trim Head Torx painted exterior screws which sink themselves into the PVC so they are flush. They have much smaller and less obtrusive heads and almost disappear. They work great to apply PVC fascia & trim. I used #8x2" GRK brand from Home Depot, they even come with a T-10 Torx bit. Easy to install and remove down the road if necessary. 3) I'd prefer a cordless drill with a clutch to install screws 100-to-1 over a corded drill (with no clutch as you noted). Worth every penny to have in your toolbox.

[@you-tube153]

I was also cringing the whole time he was forcing that blade into the vinyl

[@yc7175]

I wasnt, stop being pussies

[@TanNguyen510]

I’m glad you didn’t try to sell me a whole new frame for my door when all I wanted to was this lol thank you and subscribed

[@user-sx7tf4lg5i]

Thank you for a excellent 'How to' video. 80% of video instructors are awful about making it 3x longer by chatting on & on unnecessarily. Not you! Thank you, wish others would follow your example.

[@kevinthrun8262]

This was extremely helpful. Going to do my garage door in a couple days. Thank you..... you did a great job !!

[@irisntank8572]

Great job. I was able to replace my weatherstripping around my garage door.

[@Dan31387]

Thanks for the video. I send a lot of time in our garage and it's freezing in there, likely because I can see daylight through the sides of the door. This will be my next project.

[@lisalee-lee235]

FANTASTIC! That is exactly what I'm going to beg my husband to do...STAT! Gets REAL cold in Chicago! :)) Thank you so much for sharing!

[@Allbbrz]

Great ! Exactly what I was looking for. I'm on the same house for the past 18 years, and frankly, I never cared... until I put some power tools in the garage and saw the same type of seal on a friend new house. I'm sold. My first attempt at insulation was the door itself: I glued those green pieces of styrofoam (3/4", 4x8) bought at Lowes, cut them to each panel size and put inside. The temperature difference was very noticeable, during Summer and even now in Winter but now I want that extra step.

[@Trifiveguy]

No one seams to explain how much do you push again the door with the seal

[@alexandergreenshpan357]

Love the bells!!

[@blessed-michxim1598]

Thanks this gonna save me a bit of $$. Going to try, didn't know it was this simple

[@hsiangyunchen0]

Thank you for the video. Your tips may seem obvious but without them the installation would not go so smoothly.

[@dangoodall1253]

Good call on the outdoor wood screws, much easier to work with than nails.

[@justinc882]

Nice video my wife just backed out and rippes the weather stripping off one side of our garage. For a not very handy man this is helpful thanks.

[@northernwisp]

Great Video, thanks for sharing it!

[@sandys2672]

Thanks for this helpful video. Nice and clean looking! You can always caulk over your screws if you want.

[@ybrik5937]

Thanks for this vid. I'll put one in my garage door before winter hits this year.

[@KimberlyGartland]

Thanks so much Mark! I’m going to give it a try!

[@soyomofo3162]

A hacksaw can work to cut the sturdy plastic as well.

[@brazilian777able]

Simple and to the point. Excellent video!

[@gecko4310]

Good Job. I always worried about the opening and closing with this type of seal but obviously it worked out for you. Thanks for the video. Gonna do mine

[@WiiHunt95]

I always use a pvc pipe cutter, it makes it easier

[@gregpendrey6711]

The neighbors love your chimes

[@sassylady2001]

I do too.

[@prevman1]

Mark, This video is very informative and will be helpful. What size (length and driver size) torque screws did you use?

[@MFredericksburg]

Good info, just two words, wind chimes

[@debfidler]

Yeah that drove me nuts lol

[@sassylady2001]

@@debfidler I loved them.

[@sassylady2001]

Love the wind chimes.

[@PhillyDee215]

Cool video....I just subscribed🤙

[@chrismorfitt2323]

you should get silicone spray and keep the weather stripping lubricated it will last longer spray it three times a year

[@VictoryConyers]

Great video i wish you would’ve showed the bottom as well

[@russellgilmore9796]

Nice video. I’ll had that to my “get r done “ list!!

[@ruthgumataotao1792]

Thanks for posting this video. Need to get this done.

[@alrodriguez7496]

What kind of nails did you use?

[@phoenix21studios]

i have this type of seal and I dont think it does very much for thermal. Trying a new project for a good tight seal.

[@christopherhernandez3398]

Thanks Just what I needed

[@Criscachora]

how do you call those plastic stripes? to look them up on lowe's, thanks 🙂

[@sumitnarula6941]

Very helpful video, thank you!

[@timileepederson1409]

Will filling in the screw holes make it really hard to remove them if you want to replace the weather stripping later?

[@sillysantiber2057]

Using janky screws is going to make it difficult on whoever has to replace this later

[@TheSkyeBox]

What kind of nails/screws do you use when installing garage door trim to hardie board because it bends the finishing nails?

[@Gale4ce1]

Thanks so much!

[@sassylady2001]

Why is it no one shows how to trim the plastic flaps at the bottom of each side where the sides meet the garage door bottom seal. I have issues at the bottom and would like advice on how to resolve that conflict between the side plastic seal and the garage door bottom weather seal....before I cut it permanently.

[@wtyme3503]

Thank you, This was very helpful.

[@rss608]

great, how do you splice 2 pieces together?

[@SkyfalconTin]

Thanks, i dont know what these seal called, it hard to ask question if you dont know the name or the right question. like " a torsion spring" for example, take me awhile to figure out what i need.

[@MD134CD]

Ur the BESTESTS. THANKS!

[@whitehairedbadass3475]

"you'd think a guy with 3 kids would have some helpers" This man sounds exactly like my father.

[@jiezhou603]

Thanks for sharing the video. Very helpful.

[@Pantherforlife]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. ...

[@juggernautjigsaw99]

awesome awesome video thank you so much

[@dennisbrown4524]

Can you make a Video on how to change a razor knife blade? I was taught never force a tool . And always use sharp knives.

[@OnePointLander]

Thank you Mark.

[@gordojesse5311]

Could you not take down the wind chime while filming ?

[@syndero3]

Do you remember the name of the stripping? I tried looking for it on Lowes.com and couldn't find it.

[@leixiang3151]

This way can stop to loud sound of wind from garage,right?

[@Reaglesracing44_]

do you have a video on the bottom door seal???

[@okpalms1]

Is it paintable? Or would the rubber flap peel real quick

[@nicoleneal6301]

I really liked this video.

[@Elizabeth-vq6mb]

Thank you! This was helpful

[@usmc2ndtankbn]

I’m here to chime in

[@leonardmartinez5766]

Nice but my garage door frame is stucco. This will not work on stucco. Any suggestions?

[@jonclarkson5911]

My bottom strip is nail in at 12 inches apart.. Which strip should I get. I don't have the slider type on my door.

[@MidniteLiquid]

Awesome tutorial. Thank You. :)

[@shadowwolf2742]

Thanks was wondering why the gap was so wide arround my door.

[@dennydeckerful]

I put these on, but when I painted them the seals shrunk, and now I have a gap. Can't move the strips as rest of door frame is wrapped.

[@cherrymatt1]

use a Craftsman handi cut. also use a D15 galvanized finish nail. looks a hell of alot better

[@HillbillyRednecking]

cherrymatt1 stainless steel screws...

[@usmcninjaman1]

Update on longevity?

[@ShovelShovel]

the door seems to be sliding against the strip is that going to cause problems later after the garage door goes up and down a few hundred times?

[@samuelvasquez7173]

Thank you wanted to learn how I could do the same and you answered all my concerns, thabk you again and Happy 4th to you!

[@toneman8478]

Thanks for the tutorial.. Just curious if you've ever found any of the stripping to come in a tan or brown color since I live in the desert and most garage doors are a brownish color

[@_Image_Generator]

Great job Mark! :]

[@ernestoescasena7116]

Would you reccomend this seal for cement garage doors?...or is there any product I could use..by the way..i like your video..thks

[@CarlesCastle]

What a great video! I live in south Florida, just wondering if these would actually help keep out rodents at least.

[@gtrye83]

Did this seal up the bottom corner well? I live in Houston, so we welcome the cold weather, but I am having trouble keeping grass out of my garage from the lawn guys. Thanks for the video. Simple and easy project. Does it come rolled up on a plastic bag at lowes?

[@estebandiaz8564]

Bout to do this, thanks

[@sassylady2001]

I did it and the difference of the temperature in my garage is remarkable. I thought it was fantastic over the winter keep the temperatures warmer...and now that it is spring, I can see already that this PVC flap system will work to keep my garage cooler in the summer. Amazing. Worth the investment hundreds of times over.

[@dkue706]

this is great.

[@owentimo]

Do you have a link to the Same product you used?

[@phuongphaml9474]

Thank man

[@edperez1206]

Nice!

[@tonyrose944]

Nice video! But a word of warning!!! Don't put your hand over the knife to push down like you did. The blade can snap and you'll get a nasty slash/cut on your hand.

[@josht3880]

Thank you, nice tutorial. Question, why not applying the caking to the back of the weather-stripping before screwing in place? Doesn't it spare the need of caking the edge afterwards?

[@arturzatorski595]

Caking??? I think you're looking for the baking channel instead.

[@yoterryh_JTH]

Nice job. Big snowfall in Portland makes it apparent I need to do this.

[@dylanj0n]

In addition to installing weather stripping, the green hinge system also does a great job sealing garage doors to keep it warmer. Just replaced my weatherstripping and replaced my old hinges with green hinges. Feel a huge difference.

[@carolmontalto622]

Learning to do more home maintenance. I just purchased new garage doors thought all would be done. Not! So I need to learn weatherproofing and insulation. What is the name of materials used Type of screws/nails. Thnx. CAROL

[@bobziroll]

I'm doing the same thing. Installed the green hinge system last night. Turns out whoever installed my garage door put the wrong hinges on, which caused huge (1/4-1/2") gaps. The door is flush almost all the way around now, just going to adjust the tracks near the bottom where there's still a small gap, then install the seals. Hoping to be able to work in my 3rd-car garage shop without freezing!

[@myviews469]

nice vid does it scratch that above weather strip scratch the door and maybe you could mount on the door instead

[@myviews469]

ok ty

[@PatisserieRoyale]

Nice video! I have aluminum sides and top for my garage, was wondering if there's a way not to use nails or screws to install this as not to damage the beautiful aluminum white sides?

[@dennisw7350]

Liquid nails?

[@patriciatherrian5801]

Thank you for posting this video. We were going to have somebody come and do this., (we are not the handiest but we try) We definitely can do this on our own!!

[@Ronco160]

I wish my door frames were normal 90's not 45s. I have a big gap around both doors you can fit your hand in :(

[@alive-awake]

Do you have a video that tells how to adjust garage door sensitivity?

[@alive-awake]

@@nogripes yeah I heard someone say replacing the bottom rubber seal could get that sensitivity off and I suppose that means the door doesn't seal properly at the bottom. I do remember those dials on the motor about force. I'll have to check those I guess when/if the need arises.

[@sassylady2001]

Look at the instructions that came with your garage door opener.

[@TheCreationman]

Nice vid man! Basic tutorial on the DIY project lol

[@coonedog7]

I plan to change the weather door seal on the outside garage, One question. can a garage door panel be replaced or do your have to replace the whole grage door?Thank you :)

[@JohnSmith-nz9dn]

+Sonja Boone When the door company I use installs a new door they sometimes save the old panels and resell them. You might call around to see if someone has your style.

[@weeevan3078]

Have you noticed a difference in temperature?

[@sassylady2001]

I notice a HUGE difference in temperatures inside my garage in both winter AND summer. It actually keeps it cooler in the summer, which I did not expect.

[@mirom1431]

Nice install but what do you keep in your garage that you wanna keep warm?

[@napasbbqco.]

they have garage door insulation you can install. My neighbor installed it on his garage door to keep it more insulated during winter.

[@greatheathen]

My garage happens to be under the master bedroom and in the winter, if the garage is freezing, so is the wood bedroom floor.

[@you-tube153]

You must not work on things in your garage

[@InvokeThought22]

My living room sits directly over the garage, this definitely applies to a lot of homes not to mention if you have plumbing or heating pipes that you may want to help protect. Just had a friends drain waste pipe freeze, one of his bathrooms is over a two car garage. I’m sure there were other factors but stopping cold/heat where you don’t want it is always a plus! Nice video, can’t help to think if some of the screws were backed out just a pinch, it would help the dimpling. Did the caulking help clean that up?

[@sassylady2001]

I go to my garage quite often. I have my tools there, my laundry room is off my garage, and I store extra food in my garage.

[@robertheintz8017]

You do know that they make drills with batteries in them right?

[@camaroboi13]

For what? What difference does it make, other than getting your panties in a bunch?

[@TheTarheel7496]

I have 3 kids. Trust me. You're probably faster without their help lol

[@edperez1206]

😆

[@jamcdona]

Are you installing it over the old weather stripping?

[@jamcdona]

Yeah, saw that later on. Thanks for the great installation tips a bag of hammers like me can follow LOL. My stripping is tearing and rotting on the vertical, but I couldn't see how to remove the PVC portion to install new. I appears that I have military spec caulk that was painted over at one point, very hard to get off. Neighborhood association jerks are on me about it LOL. Thanks for what you do, man...

[@sassylady2001]

No. Take the old stripping off first.

[@user-tl5yb1jy7c]

Better to seal from the inside... home appearance

[@mikenerinhutch]

jesus man, get a hacksaw.

[@chrismorfitt2323]

no kidding man wasting so much time screwing about trying to cut it