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Prepping your garage for the winter season can prevent the cold from coming into your home. Even if you use your garage door solely to get in and out of your car, your overall experience will be much better with a winterized garage. 

Here are the benefits of winterizing your garage door and how to do it.

Why You Should Winterize Your Garage Door

A warmer garage door will keep cold air from seeping through the cracks in the walls and into your living space itself. This means you will not have to worry about having to crank up the heat to keep you and your family feeling toasty in the winter season.

If you happen to use the garage to store away items like gardening equipment and holiday decorations, winterizing the garage door will safeguard these possessions from moisture damage. If plumbing pipes run through your garage, keeping the space warm will prevent pipes from becoming brittle and bursting.

How to Winterize Your Garage Door

An exteriors remodeling specialist shares the steps for winterizing your garage door:

• Inspect the door. The first thing to do is check your garage door. If you see any cracks or gaps, patch them up before winter arrives.

• Insulate the door. A standard garage door made of single-panel metal does not do a great job of keeping the cold out. Installing a foam-insulated garage door, however, can do the trick.

• Check the weatherstripping. Repair the weatherstripping of the door to make sure it is sealed against the winter elements when closed.

• Keep up with maintenance. Regularly inspect the parts of your garage door and keep it up-to-date with maintenance. The cold can slow the operation of the metal parts, so having working springs and rollers on hand is essential.

Ganser Company is a premier home improvement company specializing in roof rebuild and window and door installation. You can count on us to deliver solutions that fit the style and needs of your home. Just give us a call at (608) 222-1243, or fill out our online form to schedule an appointment.