A garage door bottom seal is essential to keep your garage protected from the outside elements. Recently, Bobby, who lives near Walgreens in Coconut Creek, called to have his door repair. The bottom seal of his garage door ripped off, allowing dirt and pests (mice, roaches, and dried leaves) into his garage. Our expert technician arrived on-site to assess the issue and provide a garage door service.
Common Causes of Garage Door Bottom Seal Damage
The garage door seal typically wears out due to frequent use, it shrinks and becomes dry because of weather exposure (sun exposure). Bobby’s garage door seal had been on his Amarr garage door for over 8 years, which is a long time for a seal to go through harsh weather conditions and regular wear. Over time, the rubber seal lost its flexibility because of the door’s weight, becoming brittle and cracked, which eventually caused it to rip off the door.
A damaged weather seal can lead to several problems, such as:
- Allowing dirt, debris, and pests to enter the garage.
- Water leaks during rainstorms, which can cause damage to your belongings.
- For garages with ac, increased energy costs in the long run if not fixed, as cool air escapes the garage, making it harder to control the temperature inside.
For Bobby, these issues caused them hassle for over a week, and that’s why he decided to reach out for professional help.
Bottom Garage Door Seal Replacement Process
After conducting a thorough garage door analysis, our technician explained the garage door bottom seal replacement cost and process to Bobby. He provided a clear breakdown of everything ensuring that there would be no surprises later on.
The first step was to remove the damaged bottom rubber. Our technician carefully unscrewed the retainer holding the old seal in place and cleaned the bottom edge of the garage door to ensure a smooth installation for the new one. The new garage door weather strip was then cut to fit the exact length of Bobby’s garage door. It was slid into the retainer and secured in place.
After securing the new bottom garage door seal replacement, our technician made sure everything was working smoothly. He double-checked that the door was fully sealed, preventing any future issues with insects or moisture from coming in. Then, he cleaned up the work area, leaving the garage spotless.
Note: The weather seal or bottom rubber helps prevent water from entering, but it does not 100% stop this from happening especially if the garage door lacks a proper molding on its sides and top. In that case, it’s not fully sealed, and a good molding pvc plays an important role.
Quality Garage Door Parts
Besides providing the best services tailored to our customers' needs, we at Unity Garage Door strive to use only quality garage door parts that are worth the cost, maintaining our customers' trust. We’re a local garage door company Coconut Creek, whose goal is to provide quality services at the most reasonable prices..
Our garage door technicians always give out honest information to help homeowners make the best decision in times of a garage door repair Coconut Creek. Just like how we provided the best solution for Bobby’s problem.
Expect to get a free garage door analysis if you book an online appointment!
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