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Clean Door Jamb of Old Caulk

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How To Replace Garage Door Weather Strips. Home Energy Hacks.

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After the old weatherstrip is removed, inspect the door jamb for any remaining caulk residue or loose debris. Use a 5-in-1 painter's tool or a putty knife to thoroughly scrape the surface clean. This step is crucial to ensure that the new weatherstrip sits flush against the jamb, creating an effective seal.

Goal: Scrape off any residual caulk or debris from the door jamb to ensure a clean, flat surface for the new weatherstrip.

Tools and materials

  • 5-in-1 Painter's Tool / Putty Knife

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up even though the nails are bent. Prior to installing the new trim, there's some cocking over on here, a ridge of cocking. You're going to want to scrape that off. Otherwise, your new trim won't lay flat. A simple painters 5 in1 or putty knife will work for that. So to make it simple now I've got my new weather strip right

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