Is It Time to Apply Weatherstripping?

Weatherstripping can be used in your home to seal air leaks around movable building components, such as doors or operable windows. However, before applying weatherstripping, you will need to find the air leaks and assess your ventilation needs to ensure adequate indoor air quality. Then you can contact a Garage Door Repair expert in North Reading MA.

You will need to choose a type of weatherstripping that will withstand the friction, weather, temperature changes, and wear and tear associated your location. The weatherstripping you choose should seal well when the door or window is closed. However, it should also allow it to open freely.
 

As an example, threshold sealing is more like something added on to other weather stripping for your garage, but it can make it infinitely more effective. Essentially threshold seals are placed on the bottom of the garage door and are flexible enough to create a perfect seal when the door is closed. This is awesome if your concrete has settled and your garage door is uneven as the seal molds into dips and dents. This sort of seal only needs to be replaced every 10 to 15 years as well, but it is pricier than rubber weather stripping. Furthermore, it only covers the bottom of the garage door so you will still need actual weather stripping along the sides.