I'm wondering about the process of replacing the rubber strip at the bottom of my garage door. Is it a simple task? Also, are these rubber strips standard sizes, or are there many different types depending on the door model?
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Most of the time, it's pretty straightforward to replace. You'll typically just need to slide the new strip in, although you might have to trim the old one and clean or lubricate the tracks, especially if it's been there for a long time. There's plenty of tutorials on YouTube that can guide you through the process based on your specific setup!
It really boils down to the age and type of your garage door. For my old door, they didn't even have replacement strips for that style anymore, so I had to swap out the whole channel. Once I got a new one, it was easy to do it myself going forward.
The type of door makes a big difference. Metal doors usually have tracks for sliding the new strip in, while wooden doors might just have a rubber strip nailed on. Check what setup you have before buying anything. And if it saves you the hassle, sometimes it's better to just replace the whole bottom rail if it's giving you trouble.
Right, plus even if it's meant to be easy, sometimes it can turn into a real hassle. Just prepare yourself for some effort, especially with longer doors!