Tips for Replacing a Damaged Garage Door Threshold to Restore Weatherproofing.

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Replacing your garage door threshold is not as intimidating as it seems. With the right materials and tools, as well as a bit of patience and careful attention, you can easily get your garage door threshold replaced in a few hours.

First, make sure to put on protective gloves before beginning any work on the door and threshold. After that, use a scraper or a utility knife to carefully remove the old threshold. Make sure to remove all the pieces of the old threshold so that it can be easily replaced.


Tips for Replacing a Damaged Garage Door Threshold to Restore Weatherproofing.

Once the old threshold is removed, clean the surface of the garage door using a soap and water solution. This will help remove any residues of paint, adhesive, or dirt. An abrasive cloth can help you scrub off the harder bits. A brush or a broom can help you sweep off the remaining dirt.


Tips for Replacing a Damaged Garage Door Threshold to Restore Weatherproofing.

Once you have cleaned the garage door, you can now apply the new threshold. Mark the spot where you need to cut the threshold and line it up with its intended position on the door. It is also important to note where you need to position the threshold seal, using a pencil and a ruler to draw a straight line.


Tips for Replacing a Damaged Garage Door Threshold to Restore Weatherproofing.

Using an industrial-grade adhesive, now lay the threshold seal onto the garage door. Make sure to press firmly so that the seal is tightly adhered to the door. Moreover, close the garage door to make sure that the garage door threshold is positioned correctly and is securely fixed.

You will then have to wait for more than 24 hours for the adhesive and threshold seal to dry completely. Do not use the garage door until the adhesive is set properly. This is especially important during the rainy season to ensure that inclement weather does not tamper with the drying process. After 24 hours, you may now drive over the threshold seal.

With these simple tips,replacing a garage door threshold should be easy and hassle-free! Make sure to keep the old threshold materials around in case you need to replace them again in the future.

  • June 11, 2021