Sealing around a garage door is essential for energy efficiency, insulation, and pest prevention. If you’re preparing for winter, having a quality up and over garage door seal is even more important for keeping your garage in good condition. To help you stay ahead of the game, this guide covers how to seal an up and over garage door and answers common questions about sealing gaps at the bottom, top, and sides.
Draught-proofing an up-and-over garage door involves sealing all the gaps where cold air, dust and water can enter. This can be achieved by using different types of up-and-over garage door seals that each serve a specific purpose.
Here are the types of up and over garage door seals you'll need:
Sealing an up and over garage door from the inside can help to create an additional layer of protection against draughts, leaves, rainwater and pests. One of the most effective ways to do this is by installing an up and over garage door bottom seal. Here’s how you do it.
For more details, see our bottom seal fitting guide.
The gap at the top of the garage door can be a prime source of draughts and water leakage. To fix this, you’ll need to install an up and over garage door top seal. Garage door multi seals can be fitted along the top edge of the door to create an effective seal.
For visuals, refer to our multi-seal installation guide.
To seal the sides, the multi seal works as an up and over garage door side seal and can be fitted in the same way as the top seal.
You can install a garage door floor seal to close the gap between your garage door and the floor. This creates a durable barrier to block out cold air, water, and debris:
Our threshold seal fitting guide offers more details.
Regular maintenance keeps your up and over garage door seal effective:
Stormstop manufactures a range of up-and-over garage door seals designed to fit perfectly and provide long-lasting protection. Whether you’re looking to draught-proof, seal gaps or enhance energy efficiency, Stormstop seals are a reliable choice. Browse our range of up and over garage door seals or contact us for more information.