Garage Door Weather Stripping: Why Do You Need It?

 

Have you noticed that water leaks into your garage door whenever it rains? If your garage door is relatively new, the problem is its weather-stripping that has gone bad. Weather-stripping can wear out over time, like other parts of your garage door. A leaking garage door seal is more than just a nuisance. If your garage door weather stripping has deteriorated, it is just a matter of time before you notice other issues, such as internal water damage, mold, mildew, and rust. Replacing them ensures that your garage door continues to perform as intended. Additionally, the advantages of replacing garage door seals extend beyond the garage door itself.

Some garage doors have large gaps between the door itself and the frame. These gaps allow cold or hot air to come into the garage and cause extreme temperature fluctuations in your garage. The gaps can also allow precipitation to enter the garage and cause damage to your cars or other belongings. A garage door weather seal is fitted all around the door to close those gaps that compromise the insulation of the space.  They are made of sturdy pieces of vinyl that go around the top, bottom, and sides of the garage door.

Although the weather seals are made from strong and sturdy vinyl, they do eventually need to be replaced. The seal becomes worn from hitting the floor every time the garage door closes, and the elements can also affect the wear and tear.

For these reasons, you need to check your weather seal regularly. Look for signs of cracking, sagging or not sticking tight to the garage door frame. The frame itself also needs to be checked for damage over time. Damage may cause the weather seal not to stick the way it is designed to, thereby reducing its efficacy. If this occurs, the frame must be repaired before you replace the seal.

Titan Garage Doors Quad Cities is your local garage door installation, garage door repair, and garage door maintenance, specialist. We deliver our top-notch weather stripping and weather seal goods and services to meet your garage door needs in the Quad Cities and nearby areas. For all your garage door needs call us today at (309) 808-7181 for free estimates on our services.