How to install a garage door weather seal

[@beachamgroup2482]

I purchased after watching your video. 4m door width was £40 delivered with the adhesive. Excellent service as well.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Great to hear! Thanks for the comment

[@711honved]

I just bought a garage door remote control unit from the garage door guru on ebay & noticed that he sells these seals too. Now that I've seen how easy you made the fit look I think I'll buy a door seal too. Another good, informative video!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@tracyroberts6800]

That looks simple enough. Thanks so much for posting this. I am trying to help upgrade my parents' house and this is exactly what I need to do. Right now they have an older manual garage door so I am assuming that I will have to wait until the new door is installed before doing this. Also, thanks for the heads up about insulating the garage door. The cold that comes in through the garage right now is appalling. I'll definitely be doing that too. :)

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome. The weather strip has helped to keep my garage much drier and the insulation on the door helps in the cold weather! Thanks for the comment

[@rustyrob]

I purchased this seal from your link on e-bay,fitted it yesterday and it fits brilliant to the garage door, yippee no more mice in the winter,thanks.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm not sure if it will stop mice as they can get through the smallest of gaps, or so I'm told. Thanks for the comment.

[@rickysingh616]

Top man. Great video, was about to order a seal and needed a bit of incite in to the best way of sealing the door. I've got more of a lip on the inside of the door which may be a problem

[@ultimatehandyman]

If you can get the seal as close as possible to the door, it should be fine. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@rickysingh616]

@@ultimatehandyman thanks mate. I'll let you know how I get on 👍

[@normanc918]

Hi, rain water comes into my garage almost a meter from the front. Water once came in it stayed there a few days before it dried up. I think the weather seal should be attached to the bottom of the door (not to be glued to the concrete floor), because 1. The car tires will roll over the seal every in and out that damages the seal. 2 If water does build up it cannot flows out because the seal acts as a barrier to stop inner water to flow out.

[@owlluvr612]

Thanks for the great video. I've been going to do this for ages, but wasn't sure how. No excuse now for not doing it. Thanks again!

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@neilward7616]

Great video. Bought one of these today and fitted it. Easy peasy. Job done.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@chrisbailey5633]

I did this job but the adhesive sealant failed after about a year and the strip came loose. When i pulled it up it the adhesive sealant hadn't stuck to the rubber but only to the concrete and was quite hard to get off. In the end I used double sided butyl jointing tape from toolstation to stick it back down. It's been stuck down for over a year now with no movement or lifting.

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@StevePringle]

Hi. First time watcher. A garage door installer is scheduled to arrive between 3pm and 5pm to remove an old wooden door and install insulated door on detached garage. Google predicts rain later that day from 10pm to 4am AFTER they are gone. What concerns should I have and address with the installers BEFORE they start the job? Oh yeah. My location gets snow 4 months per year but I don't use salt of any kind near the garage. Only 2 car length from the street so the car can get in and out.

[@ultimatehandyman]

If they are installing the door, they probably won't be installing a weather strip on the floor, unless it was specified! I'm guessing they have probably done the job by now?

[@StevePringle]

@@ultimatehandyman Not yet. In the next 3 to 5 hours. It's overcast and in the 70s so we'll see if they reschedule or not and I'll as if it going to be extra or included for the floor strip. I know the door has it. Thanks.

[@Outdoor_Cycling_Adventures]

Amazing, thanks for the upload. Your garage door is isolated, what material is that and do you have a video installing this?

[@ultimatehandyman]

I made this video about it- kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqKkmYaujd-op5I But didn't film how to do it. I just used Pinkgrip plasterboard fixing foam- kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXStqpqso8adi6M The insulation is Jablite- fave.co/3blhVMW

[@ronaldhemmings2476]

Very nice professional job .

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment

[@hanzon1529]

Nice, clear demonstration. Many thanks. What is that lining on the inside of the door for, by the way ?

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks, I lined the door with Jablite insulation. This makes the garage slightly easier to heat- www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/insulation/garage-door.html

[@justintemp]

@@ultimatehandyman how would you suggest you insulate a roller door? Is it even Possible?

[@ultimatehandyman]

@@justintemp You can buy insulated roller shutter doors (I think), but I don't think there is a way to insulate an existing door.

[@topbanana188]

Nice job. Might as well paint the floor now!

[@jason-hh6lu]

Was that just one tube for all the lines? It looked like a lot for one tube? Good video.👍🏻

[@ultimatehandyman]

If I remember rightly it was just one tube (it was a while ago) Thanks for the comment 👍

[@stringfellowhawk4843]

Best tutorial on how to install these seals. Thank god for closed captions though. Damn, what language is that?

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks, Language is English. Accent is Darwen, Lancashire, England ;-)

[@billcoleman8424]

Good info/demo! But, how do you remove it when needed?

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm not sure why you would need to remove it, but you would have to use a scraper or sharp knife to get it up- perhaps a multi-tool and blade attachment.

[@MrShields87]

Would this stop the water coming in by itself? I don't have the guttering installed and it could get quite expensive to do so.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Ben Shields It depends if there is somewhere for the water to run to? If not the water level might increase and then flow over the seal. It's done a really good job of keeping my garage floor dry ;-)

[@MrShields87]

***** Thanks...I'll give it a go then. There is a slope on the slab for run off...it should work!

[@jcreswick]

Just ordered from ebay 7'6 £21 inc soudaflex and next day delivery!

[@DigitalUniverseReviews]

Good video, do you have a video of insulating the garage door like the one in the video?

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks, this might help- kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqKkmYaujd-op5I

[@sharonbard815]

What brand did you use. Everything I look at under Tsunami seems flatter that what you used.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Sharon Bard This is the one I used- fave.co/1N4Q4OP

[@joeselzer850]

are garage door is no longer the kind u open my brother in law close it up and put a door to get in the garage but now water get in like allot like a swimming pool almost i can not put this rubber thing because like i side can not open it also there a shelf in the garage door nailed to the door and only a house door to get in the garage i tried cocking but the gap i think it to big i was thinking of using expanding polyurethane foam from the inside but not sure if that is going to work then i though using that with some thing ells to put from the out side i saw some this is like light blue color for got what it is called what do u think i should do? thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

It's hard to say without seeing it. At my other garage I cut a drainage channel under the door, for the water to drain away. Thanks for the comment

[@caskwith]

What's the height on that seal, the gap on my door is pretty large in places. To be fair though it's pretty large all the way around, if i had my way it would be bricked up with a window and UPVC door ;)

[@Santys15]

What would you recommend for a gap on the side of the door?

[@ultimatehandyman]

I've attached a flexible piece of rubber in the past, perhaps that will work? Thanks for the comment 👍

[@coooolsmurffff]

I just got this the other day but I realized if it seals water and snow from the outside, it will seal from the inside as well. My car brings in a lot of snow after driving during winter. Anyone have experience on what to do with the water inside the garage?

[@ultimatehandyman]

I used to have holes drilled around the edge of the garage base for the water to run out, but that’s not possible with all garages!

[@joeshaft]

whats that you fitted to the back of the garage door? sound proofing??

[@ultimatehandyman]

No, it's Jablite insulation. I foam fixed it to the door, it makes the garage much warmer in winter.

[@joeshaft]

ah ok, for a second i actually thought it was tiles. i have the same issue at the bast of my garage door with water etc getting in so i need to get a seal fitted. this one looks like just the thing!

[@lukeevans4693]

U should do a workshop tour

[@donwong67]

Won't the seal get damaged by cars driving over it?

[@MaryAnnDunham]

Will it work for an old wooden non electric door? Everything blows into my garage.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, it should prevent the majority of leaves blowing under to door. I do still get some leaves in the garage but no water.

[@MaryAnnDunham]

+Ultimate Handyman thanks

[@iownuman619]

Can this work if you cut the strip into smaller sectors so it's easier to glue it down perfectly

[@tonysimons4883]

That is not a good idea

[@henrimartin7135]

Thanks so much I think I can do that, I sure need too

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@ChrisMcKee]

***** What is the insulation you have on the inside of the door itself?

[@ultimatehandyman]

It's Jablite insulation which is fixed to the door using pink grip foam, like this- kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXStqpqso8adi6M

[@ChrisMcKee]

Thanks :)

[@ChrisMcKee]

Great link for the weatherseal; all the other packs I saw were ~40 quid. Finally blocked off the gap under my garage door. Thanks again!

[@ultimatehandyman]

***** You are welcome Thanks for the comments

[@MiteyMOofyearsAgo]

Very nice Thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@joeqiao6843]

Hello, the seal works only for wind proof, but the ground will not flat and inside water can't be drained out , why not just nail the rubber under the door instead of stick it on the ground?

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Joe Qiao It won't seal properly if you do that. If there is any resistance at all when opening the garage door the opener will not work. By fixing it on the inside of the door it creates a water tight seal. Any water then cannot run under the door as it hits the rubber and then runs back out to the drainage channel. Thanks for the comment

[@tonysimons4883]

Is this you Andy?

[@ultimatehandyman]

No, sorry.

[@simonpitcher3161]

Hi would the mastic work on a painted floor..

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, but the bond will only be as strong as the paint bond. In most cases the paint will be firmly stuck, so you should get a good bond.

[@Th3Proj3ct2501]

dumb question, if it floods can water get in?

[@ultimatehandyman]

+TH3PROJ3CT2501 Yes, it will still get in if there is a flood. My garage used to flood every time there was a large downpour as it is the lowest point of the driveway, but since installing this strip it has never flooded since as the water has to be over 1 inch deep before it can get over the top of the strip.

[@Th3Proj3ct2501]

ah, im looking a way to keep it from flooding to convert it into a room, but so i can convert it back later i don't want to permanently seal it. just disable the door. idk if you know how to

[@whotusay750]

Spot on.

[@gonny417]

where do you buy this

[@ultimatehandyman]

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GARAGE-DOOR-HEAVY-DUTY-FLOOR-MOUNT-THRESHOLD-WEATHER-SEAL-DRAUGHT-EXCLUDER-/380431796651?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Door_Accessories_LE&var=&hash=item58938089ab#ht_5959wt_1406

[@lareno04]

Brilliant! Thanks! :)

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@BBS_Robski]

nice, thumbs up !

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks ;-)

[@robotmotor]

great thank you !

[@tarmactaz]

I cannot for the life of me (And i have now attempted 3 times - To get the sealant to stick to both the concrete and the Rubber Seal. After applying plenty of adhesive in 2 lines and zig zagged beads it just peels up and is not water tight. WHAT AM I DOING WRONG!!!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Is the concrete dry/dusty? If it is I would try sealing the concrete first using some SBR - fave.co/2yIJxHw Once that has dried out the sealant should stick to the concrete.

[@tarmactaz]

I will make sure and get rid of all dust. I have ordered the same sealant that you have used and will get some of the SBR. Will have to wait until dry for a few days (Tricky at this time of year) Will report back with how it goes in the near future. Thanks for replying, and great video. Keep it up.

[@tarmactaz]

Now recieved the SBR and new sealant. Will be giving this a shot tonight. How long after applying the SBR as a primer do I need to wait before applying the sealant and seal? Does it need to dry completely first?

[@tarmactaz]

This worked absolutey BRILLIANTLY! I diluted the SBR 50 / 50 (Everbuild SBR) with water, brushed it on the area where the strip would be placed and waited til it went 'tacky' "slightly blueish color". After that re-laid the strip with the same sealant you use in this video. (Soudal Soudaflex 40FC) Ideal - Thanks for the extra info on the SBR. Never heard of it before and more than happy with the results. Thank you!

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm glad it worked ;-) SBR is wonderful stuff, I often mix it with mortar when doing repair work. Thanks for the comments