Feeling drafts in your garage is not a good sign. You want to maintain ambient temperature in the garage, but even if you close the windows you can still feel these drafts. Then, there may be a problem with a faulty weatherstripping. Most believe that only the Ancram garage doors insulation is what matters. In fact, a well insulating garage door highly depends on the quality of the weatherstripping.
When it comes to Ancram garage doors, you have 4 different types of weatherstripping available. With careful inspection, you should be able to quickly identify which weatherstripping is causing the problem. The 4 types of weatherstriping are the following:
- Weatherstripping at the bottom your garage door- This is the one that most likely needs to be changed. If you pay close attention to the bottom weatherstripping you may notice that the rubber part can be too rigid and causing problems or it may be damaged and brittle. If this is the case, you need to change it. It takes little time and it does not cost a fortune.
- Weatherstripping along the perimeter of the garage door- the weatherstripping here can easily be torn because of the rubber constantly rubbing on the door so it becomes worn out. If you cannot perform the change by yourself you should contact the experts at Hudson Valley and they will perform the job quickly and efficiently
- Weatherstripping at the top part of your garage door- if there is weatherstripping available along the top of your garage door carefully inspect it. See if the rubber part is in good condition or needs replacing.
- There is also weather seal available between sections of your door- this is basically integrated seal between the panels of the door. The role of this seal is to keep water, air and light outside of your garage.
In order to maintain your garage door in good operating conditions, experts recommend thoroughly cleaning it at least once a year. Lubricating parts, and frequently checking your garage door will ensure it will function properly for many years to come.