When Cincinnati temperatures drop, homeowners prepare for the colder months by weatherizing their homes. But many may forget the critical step of winterizing their garages.
An attached garage is like a buffer between your home and the outdoors, and if it’s not properly protected from the elements, it can be a serious source of energy loss. Plus, allowing temperatures to dip in attached and detached garages can damage pipes and equipment in storage.
To make sure your garage is ready for the winter cold, follow these four simple steps from Overhead Door Company of Greater Cincinnati™.
4 Tips for Winterizing Your Garage
There are four easy ways for homeowners to protect their garages and homes from the bitter cold temperatures of Cincinnati winters. These steps will save on your heating bill and help protect your home and property from damage due to freezing temperatures.
Insulate Your Garage Door
One of the most important ways to protect your garage from the cold is with insulation for your garage and garage door. Engineers have determined that in 20-degree weather, a garage with an insulated door is up to 12 degrees warmer than one without.
At Overhead Door Co. of Greater Cincinnati, we offer batt and blown-in fiberglass insulation, as well as spray foam insulation through our insulation division at Mooney & Moses Insulation.
We also install insulated garage doors, including Thermacore® series doors for residential and commercial properties. With R-values of up to 17.5, Thermacore garage doors are designed for applications that demand high levels of thermal efficiency and wind load resistance.
Add or Upgrade Weather Sealing
Another way to ensure that the cold stays out of your garage is with weather sealing and weatherstripping. These easy methods of winterization can make a major difference with a small investment. Also, consider asking for weatherstrip seals to be added to the bottom of your garage door during your next garage tune-up.
These seals keep out moisture and drafts to help maintain the ideal climate in your garage.
Stay Up to Date on Garage Door Maintenance
Like most major appliances and equipment in your home, your garage door requires annual maintenance. With our garage door tune-up services, we’ll make sure your garage door is in good working order by inspecting springs, cables and hardware and making any necessary repairs or adjustments.
During these appointments, our technicians will look for cracks or breaks in the door that could let cold air in and make durable, long-lasting repairs so your door is in superior condition and ready to take on the winter weather.
Replace Your Old Garage Door
If your garage door is old and damaged, don’t put off getting a replacement. With a new garage door from Overhead Door Co. of Greater Cincinnati, you’ll get superior protection from the elements and improved energy efficiency.
We offer a variety of options, including:
For unmatched energy efficiency, we offer triple-layer garage doors, which provide ultimate insulation and protection from the outdoors.
Trust Overhead Door Co. of Greater Cincinnati
When you need expert garage door services, trust the team at Overhead Door Co. of Greater Cincinnati. With over 90 years in the business, our products and services are unrivaled, and with our dedication to customer service and industry-leading designers, it’s no wonder we’re Cincinnati’s favorite garage door and home exterior company.
Call our team today at (513) 394-6938 to schedule winterizing services for your garage door.
