Sealant for external doors / garage doors

[garmcqui]

Hi all,

Just wondering what kind of sealant is best to use for around external doors, particularly garage doors. Mine needs replacing, as per photos.

Thanks!

 

[ktuludays]

External framing sealant, available in many colours

 

[Leofric]

' External framing sealant ' - think they were asking what that means
i.e. which sort is that ?

 

[ktuludays]

' External framing sealant ' - think they were asking what that means
i.e. which sort is that ?

It means it's sealant that is designed to be used used externally

 

[Leofric]

'It means it's sealant that is designed to be used used externally ' - there are many different types of external sealants for sealing between different materials. This one looks like a joint between a painted timber door frame and brickwork. Polysulphide used to be popular for sealing to masonry but I think high polymer sealants might have taken over now as the more modern version.

 

[^woody^]

Not silicone.

Acrylic mastic, polysulphide or the more modern polymer- all of which can be painted over.

 

[garmcqui]

Thanks all.

Does the old stuff need to be completely scraped out?