Why You Need Garage Door Maintenance BEFORE Winter Hits
Your garage plays an underrated part of your homes comfort and your energy costs. A little time spent in fall can save you big and make the best use of this utility space. Start by decluttering in the fall, all those warm weather toys, camping gear, summer lawn care items etc. should be organized, repaired and packed up or donated so you can rotate your winter activity items to the front of the storage area. Snow shovels, cold weather gear, winter vehicle gear and anything else you use primarily during the cold months should be unpacked and checked over to make sure that time, weather and pests haven't gotten into them. This also gives you a chance to check your floor and walls for cracks, water leaks or evidence of hidden pests. Throw out old chemicals, solvents, fluids, paints and carefully label and organize any still usable so you know what you have on hand. This is also a prime opportunity to consider making your garage floor safer with a new epoxy finish for better traction and a refresh and to seal off any openings that invite pests in or let energy costs out.
Make Sure Your Garage Door is Ready for Winter with 3 Easy Steps
Now it's time to make sure the largest door in your home stands up to the winter weather. There are 3 main steps to winterize a garage door.
Weather Stripping and Seal. Keep More of Your Hard Earned Dollars!
Weather stripping can become brittle, shrink, crack or flake away due to temperature. These leaks can add an unexpected energy bill. Check your weather stripping and caulking around your garage door and frame to make sure you're getting the best seal possible. You can also consider insulation options as most garage doors give off a lot of energy to the outside area simply based on conduction across its surface. Newer doors can be purchased with insulation already part of the manufacturing process or you can utilize one of many DIY options as well.
Make Sure All Moving Parts are Well Lubricated
Whether you use a door opener or your door is manually operated moving parts, like a car engine, need care and lubrication. This reduces material fatigue and ensures smooth operation. Check over all door springs, rollers, tracks and moving metallic parts.
Cables Do The Heavy Lifting
The best way to perform seasonal window maintenance is to turn to window maintenance professionals, who will have the knowledge, experience, and equipment to correctly repair and perform the best seasonal window maintenance on your windows. Doing so will almost surely save you time and frustration dealing with malfunctioning windows. Window professionals know how to work with all kinds of windows made from different materials in all shapes and sizes. They can recommend the best repair or replacement options for your windows.
Is Garage Door Maintenance Really That Important?
Absolutely, especially in areas where the summer highs and winter lows can vary by a lot. Each puts different demands on your garage door. This maintenance will save you in the short term from catastrophic costly repairs and in the long term, a more comfortable, secure, garage and lower energy bills.
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