Finally switched to keyless entry and here's what I noticed

"Butyl tape, though - yeah, that's solid advice."

I dunno, I tried butyl tape around my garage keypad last winter and it got kinda stiff and brittle in the cold. Ended up switching to polyurethane sealant - messier at first, but it's held up way better for me so far.

Yeah, polyurethane sealant can be a lifesaver in colder climates. Butyl tape is usually pretty reliable, but I've seen it get stiff and lose adhesion when temps drop significantly. Polyurethane, on the other hand, stays flexible and bonds well even in freezing conditions - just gotta deal with the initial messiness, like you mentioned.

One tip I've found helpful: if you're applying polyurethane sealant, mask off the area first with painter's tape. Lay down your bead, smooth it out with a damp finger or a caulking tool, then peel off the tape right away before it skins over. Makes cleanup way easier and gives you a nice clean line. Also, keep some mineral spirits handy for quick cleanup of any stray smears.

Sounds like you made a solid choice switching over. Sometimes it's just trial and error to find what works best for your specific situation.

Interesting points about polyurethane sealant - I've had similar experiences with butyl tape getting brittle in winter. But back to your keyless entry switch, how's it holding up in colder weather? I installed one last year, and while it's been super convenient overall, I've noticed the battery drains quicker when temps drop below freezing. Have you run into that yet?

Also curious if you went with a keypad or one of those smart locks connected to your phone. I opted for the keypad because I didn't want to rely on my phone battery or Wi-Fi signal (which can be spotty around here). It's been great so far, but sometimes the buttons get a bit sluggish in extreme cold - nothing major, just something I've noticed.

Anyway, glad you're liking the upgrade. Always interesting how these little changes can make daily routines smoother...

"I've noticed the battery drains quicker when temps drop below freezing. Have you run into that yet?"

Yeah, same here. My keypad battery definitely takes a hit in winter - nothing drastic, but I find myself swapping batteries sooner than expected. One tip that's helped me is using lithium batteries; they're pricier but hold up better in cold weather. Buttons getting sluggish sounds familiar too... still beats fumbling with keys wearing thick gloves though. Overall, still loving the convenience despite these minor quirks.

Same battery struggle here - winter temps definitely drain mine faster too. Lithium batteries are a solid tip, might give those a shot next time. Honestly though, even with the sluggish buttons and quicker battery swaps, it's still way better than juggling keys while balancing coffee and design samples in freezing weather... been there, done that, not fun. Convenience wins every time.