One trend we’ve noticed lately in the garage door installation business is the uniqueness of designs. You really do have so many options when it comes to the design of a new garage door. No longer are you stuck choosing between traditional designs if you prefer something more contemporary.
One way you can add dimension to your door is through deeper grooves and raised panels. The problem is this can create gaps when it comes to vinyl weatherstripping. Fortunately there’s a solution in the form of garage door brush seals. These seals provide complete protection of the interior of your garage. They also greatly extend the lifespan of your garage door by closing off gaps from dirt, water, and insects.
Where to Install Garage Door Brush Seals
Install brush seals around the entire perimeter of the door. The retainer is attached to the edge of the door frame, with the brush laying against the edge of the door facing the center of the door. Sometimes these are also used at the bottom of the door in place of a garage door bottom seal.
Garage door brush seals are common on both residential garage doors and overhead garage doors for commercial businesses.
How Garage Door Brush Seals Work
In a garage door brush seal, thousands of nylon or polypropylene filaments conform to the irregular surface of the door to provide a complete seal. These seals are flexible — they will not impair or interfere in the operation of the door. By providing a solid seal, they keep out both heat and cold and have been proven to be 98% effective. These seals will last for years, even if given considerable exposure to the elements.
A DIY Installation Repair Upgrade
The beauty of garage door brush seals is they can easily be installed yourself with a few screws that come in the installation kit. There are many online installation videos to walk you through the process if you get confused.
Be sure to measure how much seal you’ll need correctly. Use a ruler.
You can purchase garage door brush seals at most hardware stores. If you live in Rancho Cordova, give us a call. We can help you with selection and installation.