How to Replace Garage Door Trim Weatherstripping
Replacing garage door trim can do wonders for the appearance of a home. Sometimes all it takes is a simple aesthetic change such as this on the exterior to give the old homestead a new lease on life. Old, weathered trim, especially rotted trim, can turn an otherwise attractive home into an eyesore.
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Materials of Garage Door Trim Weather Stripping
The material from which the trim is made is important. Trims come in many different varieties. Here is a generalized breakdown of trim composition:
- Plastics
- Fiber cement
- Wood
- Engineered wood
Plastics include uPVC (unplasticized polyvinyl chloride), both plain and cellular, and polyurethane, among others. They are proving to be a popular choice in refinishing garage door frames. Fiber cement used in trims is different from the fiber cement that is used as siding. The trim has a much lower density, making it a practical material for trim. One of its main advantages is that it is fire resistant. The wood category includes any solid wood product as opposed to composites. Engineered wood is made from wood bits and a resin.
The most expensive material for trim is solid wood. This is followed by the fiber-cements and the engineered woods. The least expensive are the plastics.
Wood trims tend to swell after repeated exposure to moisture, as do the engineered woods. Fiber cements and plastics do not have this problem.
Installing Garage Door Weather Stripping Trim Yourself
Installation of garage door trim is not considered one of the more difficult home projects if the homeowner is experienced with other home projects. The most difficult skill in garage door trim installation is in mastering the miter. If the homeowner is not confident he can install the trim properly he should contact a finish carpenter to do the job. As always, when contracting outside work it’s important to be sure the carpenter has a license and is qualified to do the work.
Trim materials can be bought at builder supply companies and lumber outlets. In addition, these businesses can answer questions and offer reliable advice to the homeowner. There are companies that sell these materials online as well.
Trim can be painted a similar color as the home, or for a more dramatic look it can be painted with a contrasting color. The style can consist of simple boards for a clean understated look or it can be fancy, with decorative layers. Whether looking for a simple design or something elaborate and elegant, the homeowner can improve the quality and visual appeal of the home with this one simple but powerful improvement.