32 replies so far
#1 posted 12-31-2012 11:43 PM |
What you are asking for is a way to seal cracks and crevices around the door. There are many sealants and sealing devices on the market that will work, but only you will know what you need.Take a look in Lowes or Home Depot for the many products available. If you think about it long enough, the answer will become evident. Without seeing your garage, it is impossible for us to give you a solution. |
#2 posted 12-31-2012 11:51 PM |
Thanks MrRon. I will look at the BOX stores although they don’t have everything. It is a standard overhead garage door, no different than any other (I am a retired (15 yrs.) builder. I have adjusted it as tight as I can. -- Folly ever comes cloaked in opportunity! |
#3 posted 12-31-2012 11:56 PM |
Let us know if you find a good easy way to do it Dez. When I look at my door, that are do many cracks and leaks it just doesn’t look like it is worth the trouble! -- Bob in WW ~ "some old things are lovely, warm still with life ... of the forgotten men who made them." - D.H. Lawrence |
#4 posted 01-01-2013 12:00 AM |
I have a friend that lives in Fairbanks. They use carpeting that as near as I can tell is about the same as a quilt and operates with the door! I can ask for more details if you want. |
#5 posted 01-01-2013 12:05 AM |
Topa, will do! -- Folly ever comes cloaked in opportunity! |
#6 posted 01-01-2013 12:06 AM |
BTW! You all are entering the contest for Lie Nielsen right? Here -- Folly ever comes cloaked in opportunity! |
#7 posted 01-01-2013 12:07 AM |
Dragons, Can you still open and close the door as needed? -- Folly ever comes cloaked in opportunity! |
#8 posted 01-01-2013 12:10 AM |
I’m going to put some foam around my doors to stop air flow. You have to have them open to install it and when they close they crush the foam to make an air seal. Lowes has it. -- A positive attitude will take you much further than positive thinking ever will. |
#9 posted 01-01-2013 12:49 AM |
Russell, Do you have a link perhaps? -- Folly ever comes cloaked in opportunity! |
#10 posted 01-01-2013 12:52 AM |
I gave the link for the Lie Nielsen contest because…. -- Folly ever comes cloaked in opportunity! |
#11 posted 01-01-2013 01:00 AM |
I assume you have these around the outside of the door you are looking for something better? -- In the end, when your life flashes before your eyes, will you like what you see? |
#12 posted 01-01-2013 01:14 AM |
Try here. i believe you want a pvc vinyl foam tape. Full disclosure i have had no dealings with this company/website and know nothing about them. -- In the end, when your life flashes before your eyes, will you like what you see? |
#13 posted 01-01-2013 01:33 AM |
Yeah, the foam tape is pretty good stuff. In addition, you could add those brush-like seals that go on the bottom of entry doors to seal areas at the very top of the door that the foam doesn’t quite get. Not perfect but cuts down on drafts without jamming the door up. http://www.memtechbrush.com/mountings/mountings.htm -- HorizontalMike -- "Woodpeckers understand..." |
#14 posted 01-01-2013 02:18 AM |
Matt, HorizontalMike, Cool! I will look at them and see if they will work, they should stop much of the airflow. -- Folly ever comes cloaked in opportunity! |
#15 posted 01-01-2013 02:19 AM |
They also make vinyl seals that fit ont he jamb and press against the door. So you have those. They seal fairly well. |
#16 posted 01-01-2013 02:37 AM |
Grandpa, -- Folly ever comes cloaked in opportunity! |
#17 posted 01-01-2013 03:05 AM |
Those brushes look like they might be a great product. Thx Mike. -- Bob in WW ~ "some old things are lovely, warm still with life ... of the forgotten men who made them." - D.H. Lawrence |
#18 posted 01-01-2013 03:19 AM |
well ive seen you have gotten lots of info given to you , but i really think these new type of seals will do the job, ill give you the address of where to get them if you decide you want to try it..let me know..:) -- GRIZZMAN ...['''''] |
#19 posted 01-01-2013 03:27 AM |
Grizz, do you just pile them against the door?? LOL |
#20 posted 01-01-2013 04:04 AM |
Gramps, I think Grizz just uses “Sealing” tape. -- HorizontalMike -- "Woodpeckers understand..." |
#21 posted 01-01-2013 05:20 AM |
Grizz, -- Folly ever comes cloaked in opportunity! |
#22 posted 01-01-2013 03:46 PM |
Dez I was reading about the garage door, but came across your LN contest link too. Thanks! -- It's made of wood. Real sturdy.--Chubbs Peterson |
#23 posted 01-01-2013 10:18 PM |
Ben -- Folly ever comes cloaked in opportunity! |
#24 posted 01-01-2013 11:23 PM |
I am surprised the seals you have dont work well Mine work very well. are they installed properly they should acctualy flex to conform to the door surface when the door is closed. the door is set so that it closes like a wedge. the top roller is adjustable to seal the top of the door as well. you may have to remove them and reinsall them properly. |
#25 posted 01-01-2013 11:57 PM |
REO, -- Folly ever comes cloaked in opportunity! |
#26 posted 01-02-2013 01:48 AM |
Are your old vinyl seals harder than new seals? maybe they don’t flex like the should. As for sealing tape….will it leave residue?? |
#27 posted 01-02-2013 02:39 AM |
Grandpa, I wouldn’t use a sealing tape except to hold the seals in place? -- Folly ever comes cloaked in opportunity! |
#28 posted 01-02-2013 03:00 AM |
I take it this garage is not insulated ? I wish it was still in the mid-forties around here. Daytime temps have been I found mid to upper forties tolerable to work in my shed. A tad cold but tolerable. Not now however. upper 30s and lower are too cold for me. And I agree about the winter being boring. Especially with a shop too cold to work in. |
#29 posted 01-02-2013 03:28 AM |
There is hope. The days are getting longer now ;-)) -- Bob in WW ~ "some old things are lovely, warm still with life ... of the forgotten men who made them." - D.H. Lawrence |
#30 posted 01-02-2013 03:45 AM |
Lotta responses from people in tejas. Let me put this in. My flight from Iowa over x-mas was canceled due to snow in dallas, and re-scheduled two and 1/2 days later. that flight was canceled and we drove home. This is how a garage is sealed in the middle of cold world. (as I know the Midwest corn country to be) The garage is sealed with a number of the seals already shown in this thread. (and heated with no in house return.. just positive outflow)cause ya want the jn deer snow plow to start in the morning. Then there is a double insulated door to a mudroom… and another dbl insulated door to the kitchen… in the meantime everyone argues about not letting the dogs out..(newfoundlands.. they could stand the cold) and then you get inside, shed three or four layers and start thinkin’ bout life again. And who cares if the garage is sealed ‘cause the “boy from texas” has to plow the drive again in two hours, “cause what if’n you cant get out for milk” (and I doubt that) but I like drivin the john deere even if it is 2 below. Awwh hell. why would you even try to seal your garage… -- Who is John Galt? |
#31 posted 01-02-2013 04:55 AM |
RonInOhio, -- Folly ever comes cloaked in opportunity! |
#32 posted 01-02-2013 05:49 AM |
Topa, -- Folly ever comes cloaked in opportunity! |
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