I have to change the gasket for the door and window. What is the best way to cut the gasket material? 3/8 for the glass and 7/8 for the door. What to use to connect the ends? Stove gasket cement High temp RTV?
Best way to cut gasket material
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I've found that EXTREMELY sharp scissors work the best for cutting gasket material. As far as the ends go, I don't bother with connecting them. I just butt them together, & I always leave the butt joint midway between the hinge posts. Others will start/end in a door corner, but I've had better results between the hinges. Don't cut your gasket to length UNTIL you've got it anchored in the adhesive nearly all the way around. The LAST thing you want is it to end up too short. Better to be a tad over length.
we use rtv but furnace cement will work to. and we do the same as daksy accept I put the seam midway in the bottom no real reason just that's where I put it but never at corner. I like to use red silicone so it is easier to see if any oozes out you don't want to glue your door shut.
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