Overview
Not every rodent exclusion project requires replacing the entire door seal. The Xcluder RodentBLOCK Fill Fabric is a standalone pest barrier material that can be added to an existing garage door bottom seal to provide rodent and pest protection — without the cost or labor of a full seal replacement. Each section measures 10 feet long by 4 inches wide and is constructed from a blend of stainless steel fibers and polyfill material that rodents cannot chew through, push past, or pull apart.
The fill fabric is the same patented Xcluder material used inside RodentBLOCK pre-filled weather seals and door sweeps, but sold as a separate component for retrofit applications. It installs inside the existing bottom seal using a compatible adhesive such as E6000 garage door threshold seal glue, creating a reinforced barrier that blocks mice, rats, and other pests at the bottom of the door while preserving the original weather seal’s function. For facilities and homeowners looking for a practical upgrade to an existing seal, the fill fabric provides a cost-effective path to rodent exclusion without a full door seal overhaul.
Features and Material
Xcluder fill fabric is made from a composite of stainless steel mesh and poly fibers. The stainless steel component resists rodent gnawing and will not rust, corrode, or lose its structural integrity over time, even in wet or outdoor-facing environments. The polyfiber component adds flexibility and compressibility, allowing the material to conform to the inside shape of most standard bottom seal profiles.
Each 10-foot section is 4 inches wide and can be trimmed to fit bottom seals that are narrower than 4 inches. The fill fabric is available in two options: fabric only (XF4-10) for customers who already have cutting tools on hand, and a complete kit (XF4-10-KT) that includes the fill fabric along with special scissors designed for cutting the stainless steel material and protective gloves. Standard household scissors are not recommended for cutting the fill fabric — the included scissors in the kit are designed specifically for this purpose.
Applications
The most common use for Xcluder fill fabric is inside residential and commercial garage door bottom seals, where it adds a layer of pest protection to an existing weather seal that may otherwise be vulnerable to rodent chewing. However, the fill fabric is not limited to garage doors. It can be used in any location where gaps, cracks, or openings need to be sealed against rodent and pest entry — including dock enclosures, utility penetrations, wall gaps, pipe chases, and structural joints.
The fill fabric is well suited for facilities that are upgrading their pest exclusion strategy without replacing functional weather seals, as well as pest control professionals who need a versatile exclusion material for a range of field applications. When combined with RodentBLOCK pre-filled bottom seals, vertical side seal kits, dock leveler seal kits, and pull chain seals, the fill fabric helps close any remaining gaps in a complete perimeter exclusion program.
Available Options
- XF4-10 — Fill Fabric Only: One 10-foot by 4-inch section of Xcluder RodentBLOCK fill fabric
- XF4-10-KT — Fill Fabric Kit: Includes fill fabric, special cutting scissors designed for stainless steel mesh, and protective gloves
Each quantity ordered provides one 10-foot section. Order multiple sections for larger doors or multi-door installations. Compatible adhesive (E6000 garage door threshold seal glue) is recommended for securing the fabric inside the bottom seal and is sold separately.
Selection Assistance
The fill fabric is a good fit when an existing bottom seal is still in serviceable condition but lacks rodent protection. If the existing seal is worn, cracked, or no longer providing adequate weather sealing, a full RodentBLOCK pre-filled bottom seal or an X2 seal kit may be a better option — providing both a new weather seal and built-in Xcluder fill fabric in one installation.
Barron Equipment can help you determine whether the fill fabric retrofit or a complete seal replacement makes the most sense for your application. Request a quote below or contact us to discuss your rodent exclusion needs.