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In the first part of this 3 part series, we discussed why insulating your garage walls and garage doors are vital for preparing your garage for winter.
In today’s post, we are going to talk about why weather stripping is so important in getting your garage ready for the winter ahead.
CA Overhead Doors knows that properly preparing your garage for winter can save you from potential damage, as well as saving you time and money. As a trusted garage door services company, we are here to make sure your garage and home are ready for winter.
Upgrade Your Weather Stripping
Why You Should Upgrade Your Weather Stripping
Weatherstripping is an incredibly important part of your garage door. You should truly consider updating it if you have old or broken weather stripping. If you never have had weather stripping, you should install some soon.
Weatherstripping helps keep your garage dry and it keeps your garage warmer. A garage door without weatherstripping will allow rainwater and cold airflow in your garage.
If you are sick and tired of a wet, cold garage and high electricity bills from the heat lost through the garage, then it is time you install or upgrade your weather stripping.
How To Upgrade Your Weather Stripping
Now that you understand why weather stripping is so important, it is time to discuss how it is installed.
“Weatherstripping is generally installed by first cutting it to size using a saw. This is important: most garages aren’t exactly the standard size, so the weatherstripping has to be cut perfectly so that it fills the entire area.
Once the weatherstripping has been cut down to size, it has to be nailed directly in. Generally, a power tool will be used; though the weatherstripping can be nailed in by hand into the ceiling or the sides of the garage, the floor of the garage will almost always be concrete.
Weatherstripping cannot simply be glued in; it will not last very long and it will make removal and replacement problematic. If there is old weatherstripping in place, it will need to be pried up with a pry bar.”
There are a lot of different types of weather stripping to choose from. However, the best weather stripping for old doors is foam tape. If you have old doors, that’s the best route – or you can upgrade your doors so your garage is even more warm and dry.
When To Call In The Professionals
If your weather seal is in bad shape or you have never had weather stripping before, then it is time to take action. Some people may like the challenge or they already have the necessary skills to upgrade or install their weather stripping.
However, if you don’t have the time, skill, or desire to put a lot of effort into doing the project right, then it may be time to call in the professionals.
Another reason you may want to hire garage door services is that you want a quality job done fast. For the highest quality and most efficient garage door weather seal installment, it is a good idea to hire experts.
Why Hire CA Overhead Doors For All Of Your Garage Door Services ?
CA Overhead Doors are experts that offer a variety of garage door services.
When you work with us, you will get high-quality work at unbeatable prices. We take great pride in serving the businesses and residents in Hollister, Monterey, Salinas and the surrounding areas.
