Anyone using brush seals on an O-door?

[bullnerd]

The seals that pioneer put on my pole building are pretty wimpy and are being pushed out be the sheetmetal trim. Also, the apron needs to be modified a little bit for better drainage. I would like to add a better seal around the doors at the same time. The brush style looks pretty good, but cant find any real world opinions on here. I tried searching but only found one thread.

Anyone? If not the brush, what do you guys recommend?

 

[gnpenning]

Brush seal does work well. It comes in different lengths of brush. I feel anything under 1 1/2" is a waste. I also don't care for the straight track. I've had much better luck and longevity with the 45° track.

Price is the reason most don't use it. Also it looks much better with trim over it.

 

[isb cornbinder]

I like my brush seal from https://www.smartgarage.ca/

 

[isb cornbinder]

I like the brush seal on my new rollup door. https://www.smartgarage.ca/

 

[Hot Rod Grampa]

Brush seals work best on corrugated roll ups or deep ribbed sectional doors as they conform to irregular surfaces better. They are available up to 6?" Long and yes the 45* holder is best. But they do give the industrial look to the door.

 

[Art Doctor]

I got mine from Summit racing, keeps out the wind better than rubber but not much good with water so I put rubber over the brushes and now have great seals at double the cost.

 

[bullnerd]

Brush seals work best on corrugated roll ups or deep ribbed sectional doors as they conform to irregular surfaces better. They are available up to 6?" Long and yes the 45* holder is best. But they do give the industrial look to the door.

Yeah, I noticed a lot of the ads are for roll up doors.

I got mine from Summit racing, keeps out the wind better than rubber but not much good with water so I put rubber over the brushes and now have great seals at double the cost.

Nice!

 

[bullnerd]

So where to get good quality rubber seals?

 

[gdr_11]

I just ordered a set of 2" brush seals and the offset angle holders at a great price from

https://www.northshorecommercialdoor.com/gadobrse.html

They have some photos on the page that show how the brushes interface with the roll up door ribs and they do offer several sizes up to 3" as well as several types of holders. For an out the door price of $51 to do both sides of my 9' door you can't beat it with a stick. Make sure you Google North Shore Commercial Door Coupon for a free shipping web code.

 

[Bob2112]

I ordered my brush seals from Memtech. I needed them for a sliding door, but they called me to confirm my order and specs, and the order came pretty fast. I've heard others say they are good quality, but I haven't installed them yet.

 

[MFortie]

Glad I saw this post!

I’ve been trying to figure out how to keep all the dirt from blowing into my shop - I live in a very wind prone area of San Diego county and and get sand/dirt/DG blown under my roll up doors every time the wind blows.

I see from the North Shore website how the seals mount on the outside sides and top to help seal up the door, but what about the bottom? Mount to the door itself?

What style works best? For top/sides/bottom? Any tips on mounting the strips?

I have two 12’ x 14’ doors and one 10’ x 14’ door to seal up.

Thanks in advance!

Mark

 

[rweaver]

GDR 11
When you installed your brushes did you do sides and top and could you post picture of install

 

[gdr_11]

GDR 11
When you installed your brushes did you do sides and top and could you post picture of install

I just did the sides because my door came with w 3" rubber seal at the top and a good bottom seal. I will take a couple of pics tomorrow and post them. I put in 2" seals but after installing them I wish I had gone up to 3". Since they are not expensive I am going to give it a couple of months and then see if I need to upgrade. My biggest problem was trying to get away with using machine screws because I wanted the screw heads to blend in with the brush holders which are aluminum and I didn't have any zinc wood screws. Next time I am in town I am going to pick some up and replace the machine screws. My door has a hardwood frame and the machine screws don't have enough bite to please me.

On the whole, I am pleased with the quality of the North Shore product, especially at the price.

 

[rweaver]

Thanks gdr11

 

[gdr_11]

Here are the pics including a shot of the top seal that came with the overhead door. No nitpicking about my less than perfect cuts with the hacksaw on the brush holders

 

[gdr_11]

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I guess this last pic wont post from imgur...sorry