Are you struggling with keeping your garage floor clean and free from leaves, rainwater, or dirt? If so, the issue could be the seal on your garage door. While most commercial and residential doors come with bottom sealers, these can break down over time, and shifts in your concrete can create gaps between the door and the ground. Here’s a quick guide to some of the most common seals.

An Overview of Garage Seals

1. Brush Seal

A brush seal is attached to the bottom of a door, and as its name suggests, it’s essentially a large brush. It’s often used for commercial garage doors due to its ability to withstand heavy use. This type of seal is made from high-quality polypropylene or heavy-duty nylon, making it durable and long-lasting. The bristles are less effective at keeping out water, but they’re excellent at blocking hard debris.

 2. Vinyl Seal

Vinyl garage door seals are typically rigid in structure and made from a flexible vinyl. These side seals provide your garage with a seal from top to bottom that’s designed to keep out drafts, dirt, and leaves. They create a watertight seal, leaving you with the peace of mind that you’ll have a dry garage at all times.

3. Threshold Seal 

A threshold seal works in conjunction with a bottom seal and this combo is the best protection you can have in your garage. This type of seal is easy to install and elevates the entrance of your garage to help prevent a gap between the bottom of the door and the concrete floor. The hard rubber is sustainable and capable of withstanding the weight of any vehicle.

4. Bottom Seal

Bottom seals are the most common, and they come in four different varieties: j-type, t-type, bulb, and beaded. The point of attachment depends on the type of door you’ve installed in your home or at your place of business. Most come with a single point attachment, while others come with a double channel retainer, which lets the seal attach to the garage door at two different points.

If your garage door seal is failing, let the team at Kalispell Overhead Door Service, Inc. in Kalispell, MT, help keep your door sealed and garage protected from the elements. This team of licensed and insured contractors can also install hinges, extension springs, garage door openers, and complete door systems. To get your quote from a member of their team, call (406) 755-4120. Learn more about their services and products online.