What causes garage door air leaks?
Garage door air leaks develop due to small gaps that remain between door edges and the door frame, even with professional installation. These gaps are inherent in standard overhead door system designs and create pathways for air infiltration, allowing heat to escape and cold air to enter your garage space.
How does the Energy Wedge™ work as a garage door draft stopper?
The Energy Wedge™ serves as an effective garage door draft stopper by wedging your garage door firmly in place and creating a tight seal around the edges. This system eliminates the gaps where garage door air leaks occur, preventing cold air, wind, and moisture from entering your garage.
Can I install the garage door draft stopper myself?
Yes, the Energy Wedge™ is designed for easy installation that most homeowners can complete themselves. This makes it an accessible solution for addressing garage door air leaks without requiring professional assistance.
Will the garage door draft stopper work with my door?
Our garage door draft stopper works with most standard overhead doors. We offer both residential and commercial kits to address various garage door air leaks situations and door sizes.
How quickly will I notice results after installation?
Most customers report immediate improvements in their garage environment after installing our garage door draft stopper. You should notice a reduction in garage door air leaks right away, with better temperature control and less drafts.
How durable is the garage door draft stopper system?
Our garage door draft stopper components are built with quality materials designed to provide long-lasting protection against garage door air leaks. The system requires minimal maintenance once properly installed.
Which product should I choose for my garage door air leaks?
For standard residential applications experiencing garage door air leaks, the residential Energy Wedge™ kit serves as an excellent garage door draft stopper. Commercial facilities with larger doors benefit from our heavy-duty commercial kit designed to stop garage door air leaks in demanding environments.
How much money can I save on energy costs?
While results vary based on climate and usage, many homeowners notice reduced heating costs after installing a garage door draft stopper that eliminates garage door air leaks. The average homeowner may save substantial amounts on heating expenses throughout the year.
What is the difference between the Energy Wedge™ and Energy Strap?
The Energy Wedge™ focuses on sealing garage door air leaks around door edges and works as a garage door draft stopper. The Energy Strap addresses bowing issues in sectional doors. Both products can work together as comprehensive solutions for different garage door challenges.
Does the garage door draft stopper help with pests?
Yes, by sealing garage door air leaks, our garage door draft stopper system also helps prevent rodents and pests from entering through small openings around your door edges.