There is a lot to do to get ready when the weather gets colder and one of them is to prepare your garage door for winter. Your garage door takes a beating all through the year, but it can be worse in freezing temperatures.
The cold outside and the warmer temperature inside can actually damage your garage door. Plus, winterizing your garage door can help keep your garage and the rest of the house warmer.
How to Prepare Your Garage Door for Winter
Your garage door does a lot more than protect your belongings. Taking care of it helps it work better. It can also keep your home warmer and help to cut back on your energy bills through the winter.
Get it Inspected
The first step when you prepare your garage door for winter is to get it inspected by a professional. They can tell you if there are any potential or existing problems with it.
They know garage doors, so make sure you call and schedule an inspection before it gets too cold. They will make recommendations for keeping your garage door working all winter.
Get it Repaired
If your garage door has a few dents, cracks, or holes, get these repaired. Preparing your garage door for winter means keeping the cold, snow, and ice on the outside.
Getting it all sealed will keep your garage much warmer inside and protect your car and belongings much better. Even a small crack can let snow and ice in and it can get much worse over the winter.
Get Your Garage Door Insulated
Another great way to prepare your garage door for winter is to have it insulated. This will make a really big improvement to the amount of heat that stays inside the garage.
It will keep the door from freezing and protect everything inside, plus keep your home warmer. You can get insulation applied on the outside, or you can replace the door with one that is insulated on the inside.
Replace Old or Damaged Doors
Don’t waste your time with an old, tired garage door. If yours doesn’t work properly, is damaged, is rusted, or just seen better days, get a new one. Your car and belongings will be much better protected.
Plus, spending money on an old garage door that is well past its prime is just a waste. Getting a new door installed will make the world of difference by performing better and improving the look of your home, as well.
Keep Items Cleared Away
Consider getting a separate shed to store all your summer equipment. If your garage is too full, the door will consistently bang against items damaging it.
Keeping things out of the way, like shovels, sleds, and your snow blower will keep them from getting damaged from the door hitting them, as well.
Regular Maintenance
Keeping up with the maintenance will also help prepare your garage door for winter. Keeping everything in ship shape will make sure you don’t have any unpleasant surprises.
Hire a professional to make sure all the moving parts are working and maintained. While there are things you can do yourself, someone who works with garage doors all the time will know what to do and what problems, if any, to look for.
Prepare Your Garage Door for Winter
Don’t wait too long before you get your garage door ready for winter. To find out more about your garage door or schedule an appointment, you can contact us here today at Team Taylor Doors.
