Insulating your garage door is one of the best ways to improve energy efficiency, store items safely, and create a more comfortable space year-round. While installing insulation panels is one of the more obvious parts of this process, garage door seals play an underrated, but important role in keeping your garage warm and protected.
Garage door sealing (also known as weatherproofing) is a great cost-effective way to improve your garage’s insulation by addressing one of the most common weak spots in your garage - gaps around the door. Without proper sealing, cold air seeps in through these gaps and it creates drafts. As a result, the overall temperature drops down much more quickly.
Effective sealing closes these gaps, keeping the warm air inside and preventing the cold air from entering. This makes it especially valuable during winter.
Here are some options to consider when choosing a door seal for your garage:
Here are some of the extra benefits to using good door sealing as part of your garage insulation:
Proper door weatherproofing reduces heat loss, keeping the temperature in your garage stable for longer periods of time. This can reduce the amount of energy used for heating, resulting in lower costs. Check out more tips to reduce heat loss from Energy Saving Trust here.
When you weatherproof your door, this closes all the tiny gaps around it, preventing mice, insects, and other pests from entering your garage.
Temperature fluctuations and moisture can damage tools, vehicles, and other items you might choose to store. Seals help prevent that, protecting your belongings from the elements.
Good door sealing plays an important role in soundproofing a garage by closing the gaps through which sound can enter or escape your space. If you’d like to learn more about how to soundproof a garage, read our handy guide here.
Door seals are one of the best and most effective ways to insulate your garage, preventing cold air from coming through gaps. However, if you’re looking for additional methods to keep your space warmer for longer, you can combine door sealing with wall and/or roof insulation, which can make a significant difference, especially in older buildings. Additionally, you can look into garage door insulation kits. Those typically consist of foam, reflective foil, or polystyrene panels, and are lightweight and easy to install.
If you plan on sealing your doors yourself but you’re not sure where to start or what exactly to do, don’t worry - it’s nothing you can’t handle with some tools and a bit of guidance.
We know the process can seem a bit overwhelming at the beginning, which is why we’ve put together detailed guides to help you through each step. They’re designed to support you regardless of your previous experience, and we’ve prepared a separate one for each type of sealing. Check them out here.
StormStop offers a wide range of products that provide an effective solution to sealing your garage door. Over our 27 years of experience in the industry, we have developed a reputation as a leading garage door seal supplier. Our products are designed and manufactured in the UK and adhere to the highest quality standards to ensure they meet your requirements.
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