Preparing garage for extreme weather is crucial. Autumn is the ideal time to start winterizing your home. Whether you have a separate or attached garage, protect it as well. When temperatures drop and snow piles up, you’ll want to prevent these conditions from affecting your garage’s interior.
Update the Insulation to Prepare Garage for Extreme Weather
You should only install insulated garage doors if you live in an area where the winter temperature drops low during extreme weather. If you don’t have an insulated garage door, perhaps it’s time to consider an upgrade. You should also have the garage’s walls and ceiling insulated to keep your garage warm. Even in the summer, the insulation will help you maintain a moderate temperature in that space.
Insulate Outlet and Light Switch Covers
Many people overlook their outlets and light switches when winterizing their property. Unfortunately, the electrical equipment in your garage can become a significant source of heat loss. Thankfully, there’s an easy fix. Buy foam outlet and light switch plate gaskets. In addition to blocking airflow, the foam gaskets are fire-resistant.
Schedule Garage Door Maintenance
In northern climates, cold temperatures and ice buildup pose a variety of problems. You might already know how winter affects door springs and other components. An inspection and tune-up will ensure the springs, belts, and other parts of your door-opening system function optimally during the coldest days of the season.
Seal Air Leaks
Close the garage door, windows, and entrances. Walk around the interior of the garage to feel for temperature changes around these weak points. Once you find an air leak, seal it with caulk or weatherstripping. If the garage door is the source of the leak, it might be time to ask Larry Myers Garage Doors to replace the weatherstripping.
Replace Your Garage Door Sweep
A garage door sweep is the seal at the bottom of the garage door. This part of the door keeps debris, moisture, and air from slipping beneath the door. If your sweep is rubber or vinyl, it might crack or erode over time. Inspect the sweep for damage and make plans to replace any worn seals before winter.
Don’t Delay Your Garage Door Tune-Up
Larry Myers Garage Doors can help you winterize your garage with a door tune-up. This type of preventive maintenance will ensure your garage door remains functional throughout the winter. Our maintenance services will help you keep cold winds, ice, and snow outside. To schedule our services, contact us today.