In this blog entry, the professional Charleston garage door installation and Charleston garage door repair service experts here at A1 Garage Door Charleston will detail the basics behind garage door seals – why they’re essential, and what the different types of garage door seals are.
Why are garage door seals necessary?
- To prevent cold air from moving inside the garage
- To prevent humidity from rain or snow to enter the garage
- To prevent rust on iron tools housed in the garage
- To prevent pests like mice or bugs from entering the garage – or house, if you have an attaching door
Can garage door seals correct uneven garage floors?
Garage door seals can be used to correct uneven garage floors. You will need a garage door seal with a flexible and durable material to do this. If you have deep cracks in your floor, select wider garage door gap strips. We recommend U-shaped beaded garage seals crafted from rubber with special beaded edges to do this; these garage seals are sometimes even 2 feet wide!
What are the different types of garage door seals?
- J-Type Bottom Garage Seals – These are shaped like a J on both sides when the garage door is closed. They are often made of rubber or vinyl, and are compressed against the closed garage door to seal any gap. They have weatherproofing qualities due to their side coverage.
- Bottom Seals– These prevent dirt and water from coming into your garage, and are available in a range of different sizes and shapes. They can be directly attached to the garage door, or attached with a retainer channel. Retainers are also available in different sizes ideal for your needs.
- T Seals – These are popular and look like an upside down T. Just make sure that the T shape aligns with the garage opening perfectly. These seals are often made of steel, PVC, or aluminum, and provide coverage on the sides and bottoms of the garage.
- Bulb Seals – Often used in overhead garage doors, these seals have a circular shape at the bottom and a T shape on the top. They have a flat and long circular shape – which is why they are called bulb seals. These are best suited for homes instead of businesses.
Brush Seals – These seals have brush bristles to prevent dirt, dust, garbage, and particulate matter from entering garages. They are often used in commercial garage doors like those in warehouses or airports. They last a long time, but do not keep out water – only dust.