Temporary repair. Originally intended to replace the entire seal (approximately 20 years old) ins...
Temporary repair. Originally intended to replace the entire seal (approximately 20 years old) instead I decided to cut off two six inch pieces of the bulb seal replacement insert material one at each end of the door where apparently the existing seal had constricted somewhat over time. The existing original seal is fabricated from a different in design, wider, thicker and more sturdier that the bulb seal replacement material. No reason to remove the exiting seal until I can find an exact replacement. Although the bulb seal replacement material is not equal to the existing seal it serves form, fit and function - keeping critters out of the garage .There is enough of the bulb seal replacement material remaining that in event I need to replace the existing original seal in its entirety I can if I can't find the original seal.
Make sure to precisely measure the door seal groove. 1/4 inch "T- End" (web) will not remain in place in a 3/8 inch groove. Silicone spray works well in facilitating installation.
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Jan 20, 2015
Acceptable replacement
Let me start off by reminding potential buyers that there are TWO SIZES for the T-End bulb seals - a 3/8" and 1/4" (referring to the width of the top of the "T" and corresponding to the size of the groove in your door). I wasn't sure which one to buy because when I measured the trapezoidal groove, the shorter side of the trapezoid was 1/4" and the longer was 3/8". I guessed and bought the 1/4"...and it was wrong - doh! The seal kept slipping out of the groove. Thanks to HD's return policy, I was able to return it and ordered the 3/8", which fit much better.
Installation was a piece of cake. I removed the aluminum runner from the door so I could work on the ground, then cleaned it with a rag and air compressor. Even at a 60F ambient temperature I was able to work the seal into my 16'-long runner by myself in about 5 minutes. Yes, the seal comes folded many times in the box but it's very pliable and unfolded easily.
The only reason this didn't get 5 stars is because I wish the bulb diameter was greater than 1". The old cracked seal I removed was at least a 1.5", probably 2". Still, the new one gets the job done.
Since HD's photos for both the 1/4" and 3/8" are identical (grrr...), I'm attaching a photo of a small section of the 3/8". Hopefully this helps someone decided between the two sizes.
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Sep 2, 2020
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Aug 19, 2020
Good product. Easy to use and trim. I needed this to replace the roof gasket on my pop up camper.
Good product. Easy to use and trim. I needed this to replace the roof gasket on my pop up camper.
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Jul 1, 2020
bulb was very small, had to return to the store...
bulb was very small, had to return to the store
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Jun 3, 2020
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Jun 3, 2020
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Jan 29, 2020
Very easy to replace would recommend. ...
Very easy to replace would recommend.
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Oct 23, 2019
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Sep 17, 2019
It was fine ...
It was fine
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Jun 11, 2019
Worked well, used soapy water to install.
Worked well, used soapy water to install.
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May 14, 2019
Works as it should
Works as it should
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Apr 16, 2019
Easy to install and it seals well. ...
Easy to install and it seals well.
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Feb 7, 2019
2 Star Review
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Feb 6, 2019
4 Star Review
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Feb 5, 2019
The product is flimsy and not thick enough for the...
The product is flimsy and not thick enough for the bottom of a garage door.
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Jan 30, 2019
Bottom seal bulb should be larger, doesn't seal well, did...
Bottom seal bulb should be larger, doesn't seal well, did slide into place easy.
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Jan 1, 2019
his was very hard to get in and had to...
his was very hard to get in and had to be trimmed and didn't work very well at all.
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Nov 21, 2018
worked great just wished it was 2 inch diameter than 1 inch
worked great just wished it was 2 inch diameter than 1 inch
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Nov 6, 2018
It was useless it was all kinked up when I...
It was useless it was all kinked up when I received it and it did not seal the door all my work for nothing . Piece of junk
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Sep 26, 2018
Perfect replacement seal for Garage door bottom. Need to make sure there is only one channel guid...
Perfect replacement seal for Garage door bottom. Need to make sure there is only one channel guide on bottom of Garage door before installing.
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Sep 11, 2018
Lighter weight than thought...however, worked....
Lighter weight than thought...however, worked.
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Aug 21, 2018
Will not fit in groove in door. Need clearer detail ordering info. :(
Will not fit in groove in door. Need clearer detail ordering info. :(
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Aug 14, 2018
Was here when you said it would be and the seals are great. Perfect fit and a price that is compe...
Was here when you said it would be and the seals are great. Perfect fit and a price that is competitive.
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Jul 17, 2018
I like the product, but I wish they would va a bigger bulb on the bottom.
I like the product, but I wish they would va a bigger bulb on the bottom.
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Apr 17, 2018
Too thin. Not how I aspected
Too thin. Not how I aspected
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Feb 6, 2018
installation was easy and it works well. I did...
installation was easy and it works well. I did have to get an adjustment to the garage door closing because of the change in size/density.
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Jan 31, 2018
3 Star Review
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Jan 4, 2018
5 Star Review
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Oct 15, 2017
More difficult to get the old on out than install the new. Did need soap in the track and on the ...
More difficult to get the old on out than install the new. Did need soap in the track and on the T to get it to slide in.