Winter is coming, and you are probably busy preparing your home for the coming cold season. While you are checking the HVAC system, sealing the windows and adding insulation, don’t neglect to winterize your garage door. The ice, snow and freezing temperatures can cause problems with the garage door just as they can with your roof, plumbing and other systems. A little bit of prep now in the fall will help prevent costly repairs if, in the spring, your garage door is no longer functioning properly. Here are some tips to winterize your garage door. Does your garage door have proper insulation? If not, then your home’s heated air can escape through the garage, increasing your energy costs. Consider adding insulation to the attic above the garage and the walls around it. Also, add insulation to the door itself. Choose insulation with a high R-value, and cut it to size to fit between the frames of your garage door. You can add two layers, if you wish, for additional insulation protection.
Foam board is a great choice, or you can opt for batt insulation if you have a steel garage door. For best results, consider replacing your non-insulated garage door with a new factory insulated garage door. Inspect and Replace the Weather Stripping Have you checked the weather stripping around your garage door? When these doors are used regularly, the weather stripping takes a beating. It needs to be replaced regularly to prevent drafts. First, inspect the weather stripping to see if there are any gaps or worn areas. If you find these, replace the weather stripping to ensure that the garage is as energy-efficient as possible. Also, replacing the weather stripping will prevent problems when water freezes near the garage door. Worn weather stripping can stick to this water and the ground, and then peel off when you open the garage door. As you are sealing off these spaces, consider PVC stop molding. This option seals gaps and is a durable choice that will stand up well over the winter weather and ongoing use.
Fall is a great time to address routine maintenance needs in your garage, before the temperatures get too cold to make time in the garage enjoyable. First, make sure everything is properly lubricated. All moving metal parts of the garage door need to have a quality lubricant applied before the weather starts to get cold. The cold weather and winter moisture make problems with moving parts and stuck doors even more common, so add some lubrication as you winterize your door. Choose a lubricant designed for garage doors. While you are lubricating the door, remember to inspect for problems. Inspect the springs for rust or other signs of wear and tear. If you notice a problem, have a professional garage door repair technician inspect the door. Before winter hits, remove grit and grime that has accumulated in the tracks of the garage door. Leaves, cobwebs and dirt can impact the function of the door. Start the winter with clean tracks and a clean garage door opening system. Consider Installing a Unit Heater
If you live in a cold climate where winter weather is extreme, the garage is not going to stay warm, no matter what insulation you add. Unit heaters can keep the space warm. Choose a unit heater that is designed to heat a space the size of your garage, and install it before winter hits. This will protect the door from the damage caused by extreme weather and also give you a warm, toasty space to get in your car every morning. Winterizing your garage door is not difficult. It just takes a little bit of time and attention. Doing this task now will save you money and stress during the winter as you avoid garage door failure when the cold weather hits.We were unable to complete your request. Please try your request again. If you continue to get this message, please try back at a later time or call Customer Support at 800-451-4231. Creating a proper garage door seals with our garage door products is the first step to make your door more energy efficient, in addition to helping keep out driven rain, excess water, pest, dust and pollen.
A garage door threshold creates a seal that blocks out the elements by closing the gap between the door and the floor. The tight seal keeps the inside of your garage sealed against the outside weather. Our garage door threshold kits are easy to install, and come complete with threshold, adhesive, and instructions. Our new Xtreme Weather Guard Garage Door Threshold comes in Standard 3" Width, or our Extra Large 6" Width. We carry a full line of replacement garage door bottom seal weatherstripping; complete garage door seal kits, custom cut lengths of replacement rubber and vinyl material products. Threshold & Seal Products all in stock at our location, ship out same day or by next business day. Xtreme Weather Guard Threshold Made In USA, In StockSizes: Standard, 3" W x 1/2" HKits: 9', 10', 12', 16', 18', 20'Custom Lengths, or Full RollsColors: Black Made In USA, In StockSize: 3" W x 1/2" HKits 9', 10', 12', 16', 18', 20' Custom Lengths, or Full RollsColors: Black
Tsunami Garage Door Threshold Made In USA, In Stock Size: 3-1/2" W x 1/2" H Kits: 9, 10', 12, 16', 18', 20' Custom Lengths, or Full RollsColors: Black, Grey, or Brown Made In USA, In StockXL, 6" W x 3/4" HKits: 9', 10', 12', 16', 18', 20'Custom Lengths, or Full RollsColors: Black Aluminum Garage Door Threshold Available Widths: 4" or 6" Garage Door Bottom Seal MaterialCustom Cut Lengths - Many Styles Garage Door Bottom Seal Full Rolls In Stock, Free Ground Shipping Aluminum Bottom Seal RetainersFor Bottom Seal Replacement SealsMany sizes and types. Brush Seals and Aluminum RetainersResidential, Commercial Doors Garage Door Side/Top SealsKits for One and Two Car Garages Passage Door Vinyl Seals, Sweeps Bulb Seals, Retainers Covers 18' x 8'. R-Value up to 6.0 The garage door threshold kits are easy to install, and come complete with threshold, adhesive, and instructions. We offer 3 residential brands, the Xtreme Weather Guard Threshold, the Storm Shield Threshold, and Tsunami Garage Door Threshold.
Products are in stock, ship out same day or by next business day. Price includes free ground shipping within the continental US States. Question: What's the difference between the Xtreme Weather Guard Threshold, Storm Shield & Tsunami Thresholds? Answer: All are great products, the differences are minimal, mainly just color and price. Xtreme Weather Guard Threshold: Offering more size options, comes in the color black, has better prices and quicker service because we stock and cut this material at our warehouse. Storm Shield has a long standing great reputation. Comes with a 2 year manufacturer warranty, we stock so order generally ships same day or next business day, and is available in black, easy to install. Tsunami has a life time warranty, shipping is free, is available in black, brown, and grey, and is easy to install. Question: Is there any extra material or are the measurements exact? Answer: In the Xtreme Weather Guard Brand you will receive an extra inch or two, but the Storm Shield and Tsunami Brands are exact, if you order a 10' roll you receive 10'.
However, if you order a custom length in the garage door thresholds there is a little extra material provided regardless of brand. Question: What if I need a size that isn't available in the standard kits? Answer: If you need more than 20', then consider the Xtreme or Storm Shield brands in custom cut - available in 21' and up. If you need less than 20', ie: 12' then buy the next kit size up and trim it down. Question: Are the thresholds easy to cut? Answer: Yes, you can use a sharp blade to trim either brands. Question: If I have two 10' doors, can I buy a 20' kit and cut it in half? Answer: Yes, the material is thick, but you can cut it in half - it saves you some expense too because it's less expensive to buy one 20' kit, then it is to buy two 10' kids. Question: How long does it take to ship? Answer: We stock all three types in our warehouse and ship from our Corpus Christi, Texas location. If the order is received by 12 pm central time Monday - Friday it will generally ship that day, otherwise it should ship the next business day.