Insulate around garage door
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Insulate around garage door
I am looking for a product to use to insulate the gaps around the garage door. Anyone have any ideas. I need to fill a gap at the top and on the sides. Thanks!
Racer
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Assuming this is an overhead sectional door, it would be best to have it adjusted so that it is tight against the frame and the flexible wiper in the closed position. As the door closes, it moves toward the frame. I think any type of insulation would get ripped off as the door slides by.
Good luck
Good luck
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I used foam rubber door stripping that I picked up at Home Depot. Its about 2" wide with a flat area and a rounded foam area kind like the figure 9. Tacked it up and it keeps all the air out. Also replaced the bottom insulation that tack on huge rubber oval stuff.
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Assuming this is an overhead sectional door, it would be best to have it adjusted so that it is tight against the frame and the flexible wiper in the closed position. As the door closes, it moves toward the frame. I think any type of insulation would get ripped off as the door slides by.
Good luck
Good luck
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Do you have a gap (can you see light through it)? If so the previous poster is correct about making sure the door is adjusted tight enough at the top and sides to seal with the normal door seal. The normal seal is listed on this page under 'Garage Door Stop Weatherstripping'
http://www.garage-doors-and-parts.co...ther-seal.html
If you want more than that type of sealing you are on your own, Home Depot etc carry alot of door type insulation, go look and adapt something.
http://www.garage-doors-and-parts.co...ther-seal.html
If you want more than that type of sealing you are on your own, Home Depot etc carry alot of door type insulation, go look and adapt something.
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I did both the adjustment of the door gaps and add foam cell insulation to the sides and top of all three of my bay doors (on the interior jambs). I installed the insulation at the outside edge of the doors. I already have the vinyl exterior trim which is supposed to seal the doors. The vertical tracks are easily loosened and moved closer towards the door, reducing the gaps. If you look at the tracks, you can see how much room there is for the door/track "wheels". You can just barely make out the 5/8" thick foam cell insulation in this image...
http://s114.photobucket.com/albums/n...p011608001.jpg
It's not hard to do, but it's a little time consuming. A 7/16" ratchet/socket was all that was needed, just loosen enough to adjust and tighten. The foam cell insulation can be found at any home center. It has adhesive backing to seal any door or window jamb.
http://s114.photobucket.com/albums/n...p011608001.jpg
It's not hard to do, but it's a little time consuming. A 7/16" ratchet/socket was all that was needed, just loosen enough to adjust and tighten. The foam cell insulation can be found at any home center. It has adhesive backing to seal any door or window jamb.
Last edited by hotwheels57; Jan 29, 2008 at 04:35 PM.
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Why don't you just use the weatherstrip that is made for this job?
Should be sold at Home Depot, Lowes or any other good home store. Can be bought in up to 12' lenghts and nails up easily to the sides and top. Then just caulk the edge to seal the door as good as can possibly be for a cold Nebraska Wind like today. Comes in a white, light brown or dark brown.
Still don't see what this has to do with a C5, though.
Should be sold at Home Depot, Lowes or any other good home store. Can be bought in up to 12' lenghts and nails up easily to the sides and top. Then just caulk the edge to seal the door as good as can possibly be for a cold Nebraska Wind like today. Comes in a white, light brown or dark brown.
Still don't see what this has to do with a C5, though.
Last edited by HawkIVette; Jan 29, 2008 at 04:29 PM.
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Why don't you just use the weatherstrip that is made for this job?
Should be sold at Home Depot, Lowes or any other good home store. Can be bought in up to 12' lenghts and nails up easily to the sides and top. Then just caulk the edge to seal the door as good as can possibly be for a cold Nebraska Wind like today. Comes in a white, light brown or dark brown.
Still don't see what this has to do with a C5, though.
Should be sold at Home Depot, Lowes or any other good home store. Can be bought in up to 12' lenghts and nails up easily to the sides and top. Then just caulk the edge to seal the door as good as can possibly be for a cold Nebraska Wind like today. Comes in a white, light brown or dark brown.
Still don't see what this has to do with a C5, though.
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Thanks for all of the information. I bought a piece of insulating foam backed tape and applied it to the top of the door. It seemed to do the trick for now. I will try to find something more permanent in the near future. Thanks again for all your help. This is why this forum is so great. I will soon be back on the road with the vette when the snow melts.
