Garage Door Weather Seals & Insulation in St. George, UT
Seals keep out dust, insects and some of the heat. In St. George sun, rubber and vinyl seals dry out, crack and shrink, leaving gaps under and around the door.
Request a technicianSigns your seals are failing
Daylight showing under the closed door, sand drifting in on windy days, a bottom seal that is hard and cracked or a side seal pulling away from the frame. Gaps also let scorpions and other pests walk straight in.
Types of seal
The bottom seal sits in a retainer on the lowest panel. Perimeter stop-molding seals the sides and top. Some doors also have seals between panels. A threshold seal fixed to the floor can help on uneven slabs.
Insulating an existing door
Insulation kits can be added to many single-layer steel doors. They cut heat and noise, but they add weight, so the springs may need adjusting afterwards. A technician can tell you whether your door suits a kit or a new insulated door makes more sense.
Other ways to cool the garage
Ventilation, an insulated attic hatch and a light-coloured door all help. A garage that stays cooler is easier on the opener, stored paint and anything kept in a freezer.
What a visit involves
The technician measures the retainer, fits the matching seal, replaces stop-molding if needed and checks that the door still closes evenly and the auto-reverse works.
Frequently asked questions
- Will a new bottom seal stop dust coming in?
- It stops most of it, provided the floor is reasonably level. A threshold seal can close the gap on a sloping floor.
- Does insulating the door change how it opens?
- It adds weight, so the springs may need adjustment. A technician should check the balance after insulation is added.
Other garage door services
Need seals & insulation in St. George?
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