Many homeowners believe that installing a new overhead garage door will eliminate uncomfortable and costly air infiltration.
That is a conclusion that certainly makes sense, but usually is not true.
That new overhead door system may very well be allowing dreaded “snirt” into your garage or shop area.
Okay, what is snirt? Traditionally, it is the unsightly and messy combination of snow and dirt that can blow underneath or through the sides of your poorly-sealed overhead door. In a broader sense, snirt also can be water/rain, leaves, bugs, mice, snow, grime and even snakes moving under your door or through the sides. Heat loss is also a major concern.
Check out the gap on your new overhead door to get an idea of the problem you are dealing with. Did you know that drafts can bring dirt, snow, ice, mud, plus heat and cooling loss through a space of 1/32nd of an inch? Bugs and spiders can creep through a space of only 1/16th of an inch. Mice can enter your garage or shop area through a space the size of a pencil.
With our revolutionary SnirtStopper you can indeed Stop The Snirt! The SnirtStopper system features two revolutionary products — the BottomSealer and SideSealer — to allow you to create a cleaner and safer indoor area. It also helps you reduce energy bills to provide a more comfortable space by keeping out the cold in winter and the heat in summer. The BottomSealer, along with the SideSealer (and TopSealer), will close up your overhead doors just like you seal up the front door of your home.
There are two important approaches to stopping infiltration issues if you are buying a new overhead door. First, you can purchase just the door (minus the sealing system) and then use the SnirtStopper to adequately close up your garage or shop area. Secondly, you can go with the sealing system on your new door and then “double seal” by adding the SnirtStopper. This gives you an added layer of infiltration protection and provides the “best of the best” for your new door.
Also remember that the garage area is, in essence, a major entryway into your home. It is important to keep it clean and snug to reduce costly heating bills in the winter and cooling bills in the summer.
Now is the time to move past any overhead door stripping (even new) that doesn’t work sufficiently. The BottomSealer is self-adjusting and eliminates gaps of up to two inches – and you don’t have to replace your current seal.
The Kevlar-reinforced material will not wear out and mice, along with other critters, will not chew through it! The system is easy to install and all needed hardware is included. We are experienced with all types of garage and shop doors and will help you find the exact answer to your specific situation. These products will pay for themselves with the amount of energy you will save. It will prevent heat loss in the winter and keep your area cooler in the summer.
You can see additional details at our website, StopTheSnirt.com So, Snirt Happens – stop it in your garage, business, warehouse or shop area. We have installation videos on our website and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have about this great product. Give us a call at 800-250-5502.