Is your garage feeling uncomfortably cold all of a sudden? As temperatures drop outside, you might start to feel the chill inside if your garage door’s weather stripping and seals are failing.
BDK Door Company recommends getting your weather stripping examined to ensure that the cold weather does not slip under your garage door and inside your home. Once the weather stripping is even slightly damaged, it will need to be replaced. One small spot can create a change in garage temperature that can interfere with your HVAC system, your home’s energy efficiency, and a host of other issues.
BDK Door Company provides expert weather stripping and sealing for garage doors. Find out more about weather stripping and how to keep the cold out of your garage this winter!
What is Weather Stripping?
Weather stripping comes in various shapes and configurations for your garage door. Seals for the bottom and sides of your garage door are made from durable materials like rubber or vinyl to ensure they stand up to the elements and provide years of durability between inspections and maintenance. You might be thinking that all types of garage door side and bottom sealing are the same. However, depending on your specific door and preferences, you might choose from a couple of different options.
The most typical shapes for bottom garage door weather stripping are T-type and U-type seals. The difference is in how they each fit underneath your garage door or on a groove or retainer. There are also bulb-shaped seals, beaded bottom seals, and even J-Type seals as options for garage door weather sealing. The bulb-bottom garage door seal, for example, is a popular option for homeowners. This is because the bulb or tube flattens out against the pavement when the door is closed, effectively sealing out the elements from your garage.
Why Are Weather Seals Important?
Let’s take a look at some key reasons why weather stripping is vital for your garage door.
Comfortability
When you rely on weather stripping for the bottom and sides of your garage door, you can better use the space however you like. Whether you do laundry there, have a workbench and tools, in-home gym equipment, or a space to play board games, you’ll feel more comfortable with a weather-proof and pest-proof space. If you store belongings in your garage, you will want to ensure your weather stripping is intact to preserve your family’s items.
Energy Efficiency
Sealing the gaps under and around your garage door means you could increase your home’s energy efficiency and reduce the strain your heating and cooling system might have to keep your home comfortable, especially if your garage is attached to your home. Additionally, a comfortable garage reduces the need for additional heating or cooling that can add to your utility bill. During the winter months, this means keeping out cold drafts and keeping warm temps.
Moisture Control
Durable weather stripping that’s kept in good condition will provide protection against moisture from entering your garage. This includes weather-related moisture, like rain, snow, and flood events, as it might try to enter the bottom and sides of your garage. Keeping out moisture is essential to prevent full-scale flood damage or moisture intrusion that leads to mold and mildew growth. Additionally, you should regularly inspect your garage door’s weather stripping for signs of wear, like cracks, that indicate it’s time to replace it. Small cracks or impairments signal the need for a garage door inspection.
Pest Control
Keep your garage clean and pest-free with the proper weather stripping. During the cold months especially, a garage door without proper weather stripping invites pests. Staying on top of your garage door’s sealing will ensure that pests, like bugs or even rodents, don’t enter your garage and make nests, looking to get out of the cold and elements.
Invest in Weather Stripping and Sealing for Your Garage Door!
Interested in getting a new garage door or repairing the one you have? Contact BDK Door Company today to learn more about weather stripping for your garage and find out why our residential garage door services in Montgomery, IL, are second to none!
