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As we enter the spring season and temperatures start to rise, this time of year also heralds the return of bugs and insects. One common problem that many homeowners face is keeping creepy crawlies and pests out of their garages. A garage door that isn't properly sealed can be an open invitation for insects, spiders, and other unwanted critters to make themselves at home. Not only can these pests be a nuisance, but they can also cause damage to your belongings and pose health risks.
Sealing your garage door from the inside is an effective and relatively easy way to keep bugs and insects out and maintain a cleaner, more comfortable space. If you’ve ever asked yourself, ‘How do I keep spiders out of my garage, then this article is for you. We’ll delve into how to seal a garage door from the inside and create a pest-proof barrier.
Why Use an Inside Garage Door Seal?
There are several advantages to applying an inside garage door seal when it comes to pest prevention and control.
Which Seals are Best for Sealing Garage Door from Inside?
If you’re wondering how to keep bugs out of your garage, JA Seals supplies a large range of garage door sealing products that can be applied internally. Each garage door seal product mentioned is specifically designed to help keep insects at bay as well as draughts and rainwater.
The sides of the garage door are often a sneaky entry point where anything from ants to spiders can crawl their way in. A garage door side seal can fill the gaps along the door jambs on the inside and prevent insects from finding those tiny entrances. Depending on the size of the gap, applying weatherstripping may be a quick solution and an effective garage door side seal replacement. JA Seals weather strips come in an overall length of 10m, 20m and 30m and can seal gaps as small as 6mm. These weatherstrips have a maximum width of 11mm and a maximum height of 13mm.
For larger gaps of up 25mm, we recommend using a JA Seal garage door multi-seal. When applied along the inner side of the garage door, the flexible rubber extrusion provides and tight and effective indoor seal.
The often-neglected gap at the top of the garage door can allow a host of unseen visitors to venture inside your garage. If you’re wondering how to seal the top of a garage door from the inside, our multi-seals are an ideal solution. Suitable for gaps up to 25m wide, these seals come with a durable, extra strong adhesive double-sided tape that will hold it in place and close the gap internally above your garage door. JA Seals garage door multi-seals are available in overall lengths of 2.5m, 3.7m and 5m so you are sure to find a suitable replacement seal.
If you’re looking for an effective internal seal for the bottom of a garage door, our rubber floor seals do the trick. These seals sit behind the garage door, on the inside of your garage and stop bugs and crawling insects in their tracks. Alternatively, a JA Seal garage door bottom seal can be applied to the inside of the garage door. The tough, rubber-blade seal effectively seals the gap between the floor and the garage door and prevents the most determined insects from finding a way in. These types of seals come in a range of heights from 20mm up to 50mm and can be combined for dual protection.
To achieve a long-lasting barrier against bugs, here are a few things to consider when fitting any type of garage door seal internally:
When it comes to sealing a garage door from the inside, the range of JA Seals products is perfect for banishing bugs from your garage for good. These seals will also help you to maintain a draught-free, clean and dry garage all year round. For more information about our garage door seals, browse the collection or contact our team.