Garage door weather stripping is dual function tool that helps protect your home and save you money. The main purpose of this type of weather stripping is to keep the elements out of your garage. Rain and snow can seep under an unprotected wooden garage doors and get all of your good stuff in the garage wet. This is especially problematic if the door into your house is the same level as your garage floor. Water can easily make its way into your home!
The secondary benefit of this minor garage door repair is that it helps to keep hot and cold air out of your garage. You might not think that your garage will affect the temperature of the inside of your home, but when left unprotected it’s one more exposed entry way that leaks air in and out all the time.
Garage door weather stripping usually comes in ten and thirty foot measurements, and you can use the ten foot size to cover any odd measurements you may have. When it’s time to install garage door weather stripping it’s as easy as laying out your materials and nailing it in to the bottom of the garage door. Most kits will come with everything you need, but if they don’t be sure to have a hammer and some roofing nails on hand.
Be sure that you don’t cut the stripping that’s hanging off until you’re finished. You may want to adjust it before you’re done and that can be difficult if you’re missing a few inches off of one side!!
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