While garage doors already come with sealing features, they can wear away over time. This can allow water, dirt, and even pests to enter your garage, and in some cases, warm or cool air can escape or enter through compromised seals. Fortunately, there are several ways to seal your doors to make them airtight. Explore some of the most popular options below.

3 Options for Sealing Your Garage Door

1. Bottom Seal

New doors already come with a seal affixed to the bottom. Not only does this protect the door, but it also ensures no gap is created between the door and the ground. Should you ever spot sunlight coming through the bottom of the door, however, it’s time for a replacement. Wood doors take a strip-style seal, while metal doors typically have a rubber gasket that runs along the bottom.

2. Weatherstripping

If you’re looking for an airtight seal, you should consider how air and water can seep in through the sides and top of your door. Some doors come with weatherstripping, but if it appears old and worn, you should install new strips. Generally, they can be purchased in rolls at most home improvement stores and installed using screws or galvanized nails.

3. Panel Weatherstripping

Older, wooden garage doors may have slight gaps in between the panels. While newer models typically feature a special interlocking system to prevent any separation, panel weatherstripping can be installed on older doors to close up any gaps. This weatherstripping is also sold in rolls and has a convenient self-adhesive backing for easy placement.

While sealing an older door can prevent issues in your garage, there may come a time when you need a new one. If you’re in the market for quality options at an affordable price, turn to Overhead Door Co Of Lycoming County, a division of Schrader Architectural Products, in Williamsport, PA. As “The Genuine, the Original Overhead Door Company,” this team has served the community since 1965 and offers a broad range of options to suit each customer’s unique needs, including wood, carriage-style, aluminum, fiberglass, vinyl, insulated, and steel garage doors. Browse through their residential options online or call (570) 327-1492 to speak with a team member.