Winter storage - door seals

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by CoBeerToad

Can't find any discussion on this with my half effort searching skills on this board.

I heard somewhere about leaving the doors cracked when storing over the winter to prevent the door seals from... doing something they shouldn't be doing, I guess.

While I don't think the idea is complete crackpot, it does sound a little out there.

If the door and window seals are treated with "Gummi fledge" (German for rubber lubricant), the doors and windows can remain closed without problems.

[stephen wilson]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

If the door and window seals are treated with "Gummi fledge" (German for rubber lubricant), the doors and windows can remain closed without problems.

What happens if they're not treated, do the seals stick and become damaged ?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by stephen wilson

What happens if they're not treated, do the seals stick and become damaged ?

They tend to dry out and harden, which can lead to sticking and splits. Treating them annually keeps them soft and flexible, and also keeps them from squeaking as well.