Your garage door is multi-purpose: it protects your car and other items from weather, animals, and theft, and it also contributes to temperature control. An improper weather seal on the door can lead to leaks, freezing temperatures, and damage to the door or garage contents. Here’s what you need to know about taking care of your garage door’s seal.

What Is a Weather Seal?

Your garage door’s weather seal consists of strips of vinyl that surround the garage door, filling in the spaces between the door itself and the framing of the opening. These vinyl pieces can become worn down with friction, weather, and heat fluctuations, so it’s important to inspect the seal annually, especially during periods of more extreme weather.

What a Weather Seal Does

Protects Vehicles & Garage Contents

The most basic function of your garage door’s weather seal is to keep outside elements out of the garage. Rain, wind, snow, and ice can all impact your vehicles, tools, and other items stored inside the garage. Insects and animals will also find it easier to enter through gaps around the door and do damage. Gaps also increase the possibility of unwanted entry and theft.

Extends the Life of the Garage Door

Quality garage doors can be expensive. You want your door to look good and function properly as long as possible. The weather seal along the bottom of the door protects it from constant impacts against the surface of your garage and driveway. 

Moderates Temperature

Without a functioning weather seal, your garage’s insulation is useless. Gaps around the garage door allow heat and cold to penetrate the interior. If you plan on using the garage as a workspace, make sure the weather seal is intact so that it can help maintain a comfortable temperature.

A properly installed weather seal is an important part of your garage door. Kalispell Overhead Door Service, Inc., located in Kalispell, MT, and serving Flathead County, installs and repairs residential and commercial overhead doors. They also supply parts and accessories for your doors. Call (406) 755-4120 to get an estimate or schedule an install, or visit them online to learn more about their services.