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Garage door weather-stripping is important for several reasons. It will seal out not only the weather, such as rain and wind, but it will also provide a barrier against insects and will even minimize outside noise. This is pretty beefy weather-stripping. It is generally a large oval shape which is hollow inside. When your garage door lowers to contact the floor, this weather-stripping compresses and creates the seal.
Installing this type of weather-stripping is simple. Depending on what type of garage door you have, you will either nail it or screw it to the bottom of the door. Some doors have a channel that the new weather-stripping will slide into.
The kit you buy will include a roll of the weather-stripping and several styles of fasteners. Set the weather-stripping in the sun to warm up and it will be easier to install along the bottom of the door. If you have a wood door, you can use the nail option. Secure the weather-stripping every six inches along the base of the door. You can also screw it to the bottom, but make sure the heads of the screws are flush with the surface of the door.
If you have a metal sectional door, you can use self-tapping screws to secure the weather-stripping or you may choose to slide the strip along the channel, if your door allows for that style.
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