Installing Garage Door Stop Molding

2 pieces of door stop for the sides of your door cut to your specified length.

Installing garage door stop molding.

How to install door stop moldings on garage doors 1. Place the door in the jamb and fasten it to the hinges. Vinyl garage doorstop moulding is designed to seal the gap between the garage door and the door jamb. Seal different shapes sizes lengths widths.

Adding garage door stop to your home helps seal out weather conditions and save on energy costs. Unless you are installing a prehung door you ll need to trace the outline of the hinges on the jamb and cut an indentation using a router or utility knife. Screw the hinges onto the correct side of the jamb. Align the length mark with the square cut lines of the.

Subtract the thickness of the door stop from the. Typically it s best to install the top molding first then overlap the ends of the top molding with the side stops. Make sure it s tight and opening in the right direction. 1 piece of door stop for the top of your door cut to your specified length.

Nails optional see below. The moulding works has a flexible whether strip to seal out dirt wind and bugs. Vinyl is durable and easy to clean. Measure the height of the left side doorjamb with a tape measure.

To install the door stop position each piece parallel to the door face and push the molding toward the door so the weatherstrip flange is slightly compressed against the door then fasten the molding to the door jamb with nails.