Door Bottom Sweep Installation

How to replace bottom weather seal on your garage door.

Door bottom sweep installation.

Remove the existing door bottom. Cut new door sweep to length if needed. Measure the door trim the product to length with a hacksaw and slide on. A metal strip that screws nails or staples to the door bottom.

Some older homes have doors that are 1 3 8 up to 2 1 4 thick. Slide on door sweep stop white. The video covers installing a strip door sweep. Snap or push new door sweep onto bottom of door.

If sweep fits too loosely a spot of adhesive may be applied to hold it in place a little more. The easiest way is to seal. Always follow the manufacturer s instruction for installation. This repair is the replacement of a concealed door bottom sweep.

If this is the case a vinyl door sweep can simply be cut with a strong pair of scissors. The sweep is not adjustable but is far less visible than comparable door weatherstripping. The wrap around sweeps fit different thicknesses of doors. They re needed because they eliminate gap to provide an air tight seal between your door threshold also called a door step and your door.

How to replace a door sweep or bottom seal is one of the first video s where i did a voice over because the customer was a work a home lady who needed the. This video explains how to remove and replace the rubber seal at the bottom of your garage door. A door sweep also called a door bottom is an inexpensive and easy to install draft protection solution that attaches to the bottom of your door. If necessary mark and cut the new door bottom sweep to length.

The bottom of the door will need to be measured in order to determine the length you will need. Most exterior doors are 1 3 4 thick. Measure the door width. Brown slide on under door seal save money and energy year round with cinch save money and energy year round with cinch slide on under door seals.

If a door sweep will be installed on each door they will need to be measured separately since the sizes vary. More product details close. The basic steps are simple. The door sweep may have to be adjusted.

The easiest way is to seal drafts under the door. Wrap around or l type door bottoms or sweeps.