Winter is here, which means people are doing what they can to stay warm. Homeowners often overlook their garages when winterizing their homes, but properly insulating your garage door is an important step for saving energy. Here are five tips for this process.

5 Ways to Winterize Your Garage Door

1. Install Weather Stripping

Weather stripping helps seal the gaps where heat and energy leak out. Because of the size of garage doors, there is more space for heat to rush out and cold to creep in. Replace the weather stripping when it starts to crack and peel.

2. Put Caulk Around the Door

Caulk helps seal cracks on different surfaces, including garage doors. It’s especially useful if the door has windows, and it can also be used around the outside, between the frame and the house.

3. Lubricate Moving Parts

To avoid a breakdown in the middle of winter, make sure your garage door is fully functional before the worst of the cold begins. Keep the moving parts lubricated to ensure your door won’t get stuck open, allowing precious heat and energy to escape. Many lubricants are made especially for garage doors.

4. Check Your Remote’s Battery

One benefit of having a garage attached to your house is that you don’t have to get out into the cold when you’re coming from or going to work each day. However, when the battery in your remote opener fails, you must exit your car to open the door manually. Check or replace the battery to ensure it will continue working all winter long.

5. Insulate the Door

 If your garage door isn’t already insulated, consider purchasing an insulated garage door, especially if you use your garage for more than just storage.  An insulated door will be warmer and you will lose less heat and an insulated door tends to make less noise.Consultone of our experts about what type of insulated door is best for your garage.

A prepared garage will keep the cold from entering your home. Doorworks in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, has helped clients with all kinds of garage door projects for over 25 years. From door repairs to installations, they have a team of expert technicians who can perform all work quickly and efficiently, with a minimum of disruption to your life. To contact them today, visit their website or call (715) 424-5777.