There are many different garage door parts, from the opener to the springs to the bottom seal. You probably know what the opener is but may not be as familiar with other parts, like the seals.
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What Is a Garage Door Seal?
Garage door seals are used as weatherstripping, to protect the garage from inclement weather, leaves, etc., and are available in different styles (bottom, threshold and more).
Some seals, like brush seals, typically come on commercial doors, but all garage doors have bottom seals.
Garage Door Bottom Seals
A bottom seal — also called a gasket or astragal — is needed because concrete floors aren’t completely even. It seals the gaps to make the space more level. Bottom seals are used for weatherproofing and help keep rain, snow, leaves, grass, insects, etc. out of your garage.
Garage Door Bottom Seal Types
There are many different types of garage door bottom seals, including:
- Bulb: Bulb seals have a bottom circular shape with a large T shape on the top.
- Beaded: These types of seals are T-shaped and used for double-channel retainers with circular grooves.
- J-type: J-shaped, these seal types are used for single-channel retainers.
- T-type: T-type seals are like beaded seals, forming a T shape on both sides and are used for double-channel retainers.
The most important thing is to make sure the seal isn’t broken or compromised in any way.
Signs Your Garage Door Seal Needs To Be Replaced
If your garage door’s bottom seal is worn out, you could be wasting money heating and cooling your home. But when is it time to replace the seal completely? Signs include:
- Things getting in that you’d rather keep out: Garage door seals are designed to keep out things like dirt, dust, debris, water, critters and bugs. If you notice any of these are starting to get in your garage, an old or damaged door seal may be why.
- You’ve noticed temperature changes in your garage: Drafty or chilly garages are a common sign of poor weather sealing. If your garage feels uncharacteristically hot or cold all of a sudden, it’s likely because the bottom seal on your garage door is damaged or worn down.
- Light has started to leak in under your garage door: An obvious sign of a broken bottom seal is light peeking through the bottom of your garage door. Bottom seals should be totally tight to the ground so they keep daylight out.
Contact Overhead Door Co. of Greater Cincinnati for Bottom Seals
Most Overhead Door garage doors come with bulb seals. Some also have thermal seals between sections to provide even more protection against the elements. In addition to this weatherstripping, many of our doors also come with insulation for higher energy efficiency.
Want more information about our garage doors? Interested in learning more about bottom seals? Ready to schedule a consultation for your garage door installation in southwestern Ohio?
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