--- title: A Quick Guide to Loading Dock Seals description: What are loading dock seals, and how do they differ from loading dock shelters? Find out! image: https://www.overhead-doors.com/hubfs/Loading%20Dock%20Area%20with%20Sectional%20Doors,%20Dock%20Seals,%20Dock%20Levelers%20NYC.jpg --- [Home](https://www.overhead-doors.com) | [Contact Us](https://www.overhead-doors.com/contact/) | [Blog](https://www.overhead-doors.com/overhead-door-blog) [![Overhead-Door-logo](https://www.overhead-doors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Overhead-Door-logo.png?width=248&name=Overhead-Door-logo.png)](https://www.overhead-doors.com) Overhead Door Company of The Meadowlands & NYC [24 HR Emergency 1-800-362-6367](tel:+18003626367)         [![SCHEDULE SERVICE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/167911/a6079eaf-3a9a-4be3-af9f-40060b92f021.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/167911/a6079eaf-3a9a-4be3-af9f-40060b92f021)          [![SCHEDULE ESTIMATE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/167911/92234230-1cbb-48ae-9a40-a78072e9e4bf.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/167911/92234230-1cbb-48ae-9a40-a78072e9e4bf) ## NYC & NJ Finest Commercial Doors & Loading Docks # A Quick Guide to Loading Dock Seals Posted by [Overhead Door Expert](https://www.overhead-doors.com/overhead-door-blog/author/overhead-door-expert) on Nov 27, 2019 4:11:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Your [loading dock](https://www.overhead-doors.com/loading-docks/) is a bustling place: orders coming in, shipments going out, there is always something happening. No matter how well-built your loading dock is, there is likely some issue you face that could go a little bit smoother. That’s when accessories like dock seals come into play. ## What are Loading Dock Seals? [Loading dock seals](https://www.overhead-doors.com/dock-seals/) are an important way to protect your structure, trucks, and shipments. A seal provides a tight closure between the truck and your loading dock. This keeps temperatures consistent and keeps insects, dampness, and other things out of your building. If you have a particularly delicate load, this can be vital. [![Loading Dock Area with Sectional Doors, Dock Seals, Dock Levelers NYC](https://www.overhead-doors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Loading%20Dock%20Area%20with%20Sectional%20Doors,%20Dock%20Seals,%20Dock%20Levelers%20NYC.jpg?width=500&name=Loading%20Dock%20Area%20with%20Sectional%20Doors,%20Dock%20Seals,%20Dock%20Levelers%20NYC.jpg)](https://www.overhead-doors.com/loading-dock-photo-gallery) ## What’s the Difference Between Dock Seals and Dock Shelters? Dock seals can provide an airtight seal, whereas a [dock shelter](https://www.overhead-doors.com/dock-shelters) is not quite as tight. However, since the seal is airtight, it does require a bit more attention to the size of the truck and the dock, there is less flexibility. Using a loading [dock leveler](https://www.overhead-doors.com/dock-levelers) may make it easier, depending on the situation at hand. When everything comes together and fits, a dock seal provides the best possible protection for your most important loads. 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