Signs Your Garage Door Seals Need Replaced
Are you curious if your garage door installation strip needs replaced? See below for some telltale signs.
- Cracks or fractures in the weather seal
- An increase in water, dirt, debris, or pests in your garage
- Weather seal starts to warp
- Garage door is leaking around the frame
- Temperature changes in your garage
If you are unsure if your weather stripping needs to be replaced, contact Modern Day Garage today for an appointment. Our garage door service professionals will be able to assess the seals and provide a recommendation.
Benefits of Garage Door Seals for Your Home
Explore the advantages of installing weatherstripping below, as it can be a highly beneficial solution for your home.
- Reduce energy costs
- Keep debris and water out of your garage
- Temperature regulation
- Noise reduction
Reduce Energy Costs
Weather stripping not only makes your garage temperature more comfortable but it also saves you money on energy bills. Sealing gaps around your garage door, prevents drafts, keeping heat in during winter and cool air in during summer. This reduces the need for excessive heating and cooling, making weather stripping an efficient, long-term investment for significant energy cost savings.
Keep Debris and Pests Out
No one wants to contend with unwanted pests or animals in their garage. Ensuring your garage door is properly sealed can keep these insects out, along with preventing debris brought in by the weather. High-quality weather seals can block out a majority of debris, helping maintain a cleaner and more secure garage environment.
Temperature Regulation
Weather stripping for garage doors plays a crucial role in regulating your garage’s temperature. Sealing gaps helps to prevent drafts, and maintain a stable indoor temperature, keeping the heat inside during the winter and blocking hot air in the summer. This not only makes the garage more comfortable but also reduces the strain on your home’s heating and cooling systems.
Noise Reduction
Adding seals to your garage door reduces noise by sealing gaps around the door, minimizing the amount of outside noise that enters your garage, dampening the sound of the door itself during operation. This creates an overall quieter system and reduces noise all around.