Heading Down Next Wed to work on new place

[N9BOW]

Anyone have any tips on installing new Garage door seals....They're a bugger.
First attempt using soapy water resulted in about getting a foot installed only to start binding up and becoming nearly impossible by myself.

Lots of work planned. Need to cut carpet and install transition trim, finish getting Kitchen bases fixed to the wall, new countertops cut and put in, install my faux electric fireplace, Hang pictures and deer heads, put in the rest of the security system, paint some more and if I'm a good boy get in some fishing with Mike and his son. If anyone is around and wants to stop by you are most welcome. Might put you to work ;)...even if its just grabbing me a cold one..... anything helps.

[jdmidwest]

Spray Silicone works like a charm.

We use a new universal seal that screws to the bottom and makes a nicer, firmer seal.

[N9BOW]

9 hours ago, jdmidwest said:

Spray Silicone works like a charm.

We use a new universal seal that screws to the bottom and makes a nicer, firmer seal.

Thanks! I'll give that a whirl. Also saw where pulling out the bottom panel from the track might help.

I think this is a two man job. One feeding the gasket and one pulling it down the channel.

[jdmidwest]

Bottom panel has cables that are under tension held by bottom fixtures. You would have to unwind springs to remove, not a home project.

 

[Flysmallie]

4 hours ago, jdmidwest said:

Bottom panel has cables that are under tension held by bottom fixtures. You would have to unwind springs to remove, not a home project.

 

Yeah it's a bit tricky but possible. Raise it all the way up and then you need a way of blocking the springs so they don't release any more tension and then you can remove the cables. If you have to unwind springs it get's a bit more difficult and dangerous but it's still possible. After going thru 5 or 6 springs on my garage door at $150 each installed I decided to learn to do it myself. Bought the springs and the right tools and haven't had a spring break since then. 

[Terrierman]

What a great place.  See you at jigfest!

[N9BOW]

2 hours ago, Terrierman said:

What a great place.  See you at jigfest!

Thanks Rick!

Cant wait!!!!