Your garage opening is the biggest factor when it comes to protecting the interior. Whether it’s from the wind and rain or from outside pests like rats or mice, your garage door should be fully equipped to meet a whole host of demands.
Some garage doors don’t provide a full coverage over the opening, leaving gaps around the edges where water, wind and more can infiltrate, but having a garage door which is sealed will form a sturdy and robust barrier to these external threats. This month, we’re looking at the benefits of a sealed garage door, and why it’s important to make sure that your rubber sealing is kept in top condition at all times.
Weather protection
The main benefit of sealing your garage door is the comprehensive weather protection on offer. Rubber seals will keep even the most extreme weather conditions from interfering with your garage, from heavy rain to snow and ice.
A sealed garage door will counteract any inconsistencies that may exist with the floor of your garage. Where water may have been able to seep under the door thanks to uneven dips in the floor surface, a rubber seal will form a much tighter and more even barrier along the underside of your door, so you won’t have to worry about water pooling in certain areas around the entrance of your garage.
This is particularly helpful in the winter, where melting ice can find its way into your garage, pooling in large puddles which can damage your belongings and weaken the garage floor itself.
Flood prevention
In addition, sealing your garage will also prevent flooding during vicious downpours. If your garage contains valuable or fragile possessions, floodwater can wreak havoc causing costly damage which may even be irreparable. A sealed garage door will keep floodwater at bay so you won’t have to worry about the condition of your stored possessions even during the most violent storms.
Energy saving
Garage door seals work by forming a tight, impenetrable barrier around the door itself. Even when the garage door is shut, you might notice breezes getting through to the inside. With up and over garage doors in particular, the gaps around your garage door could be bigger than you realise, letting in much more cold air than you expect while also letting out a substantial amount of heat.
Choosing a sealed garage door will stop this from happening, meaning you can save energy by heating and cooling your garage as necessary. Heat won’t be able to escape when the garage door is shut, so much less energy will be wasted, and you won’t have to rely on extra heating measures to combat the persistent breezes and draughts coming through from the outside. Rubber seals keep the heat in and the cold out, turning your garage opening into a strong and reliable energy saver instead of a worrisome weak spot.
Dirt and pests
Even the slightest gap around your garage opening can be an entrance for dirt, debris or even pests. Rats and mice can squeeze through the spaces in an unsealed garage door, while leaves and loose stones, grit and dirt can be blown into your garage if proper seals aren’t installed.
Pests can cause significant damage to belongings, as well as spreading disease and illness, and can be costly and difficult to remove, but a sealed garage door will prevent them from entering your garage in the first place.
Roller garage doors
Choosing a garage door which offers robust protection from the beginning will keep your garage thoroughly protected. Roller garage doors are one of the most comprehensively reliable garage door solutions available, with a sturdy rubber seal running along the bottom and brush seals on both sides, plugging every gap around your garage opening.
Unlike up and over garage doors, roller garage doors offer a compact fit which won’t come loose over time and won’t leave any gaps. The brush and rubber seals will handily keep external threats at bay, maintaining airflow into your garage while helping to keep it clean, dry and secure.
Garage door maintenance
It’s easy to forget about looking after your garage door, and that is especially true when it comes to the seals around the bottom or edges. A seal will only be useful if it is kept in good repair – any cracks, tears, splits or holes will open your garage up to elements again – so it’s important to keep on top of maintenance. If you notice any trouble with the seals around your roller garage door, it’s best to get in touch with the professionals so they can bring it back up to full working order.
Safe & Secure Roller Shutters provide professional garage door installation, repair and maintenance to roller garage doors throughout North Wales. If you need a sealed garage door to help protect and enhance your garage, or if you need your garage door repaired by the experts, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team today.