Winter is fast approaching. And with cooler temperatures already in full swing, ensuring your garage door has a tight seal is more important than ever! A weatherproof garage door keeps the cold out, and utility bills low. There are several options when it comes to effectively preventing warm air from escaping, and utility bills from skyrocketing. Let’s explore how to weatherproof a garage door together.

Inspect Your Current Garage Insulation.

Insulation plays a huge role in containing the warm air that your HVAC system generates. Ensuring both your garage door and garage walls are insulated will keep your garage warmer in the Winter. You should also inspect your garage for areas near windows or doorways that may be susceptible to cracks. Small openings will allow cool air in and warm air to get out. Luckily, these holes are often easy enough to caulk shut yourself.

Replace Worn Weatherstripping.

Over time the seal around your garage door begins to wear. Especially after an intense Winter or consistent opening and closing. Often these seals will become brittle, crack, or break. Accidental freezing can also cause the seal to rip or tear. If your weatherstripping is looking a little tired, it’s best to replace the seals before the Winter comes. If you would like to learn more about how to install weatherstripping yourself, check out our blog here.

Consider Replacing Your Garage Door

If your garage door has been around for some time, it may be time to consider replacing it. Today’s garage doors are both lightweight and energy efficient. Look for a garage door with a high R-Value, insinuating excellent thermal insulation. Consult one of our technicians to see what’s available in your area.

It’s never too late to make necessary repairs, or to invest in proper winterizing solutions to help keep the warmth inside where it belongs. If any of these garage weatherproofing tips seem too hard to fix on your own, let us do the hard work for you! Contact us for your garage door needs today at info@adamsdoorsystems.com.

While it may seem like a simple detail, your garage door has an immense effect on the overall curb appeal of your home. Imagine a garage door that effortlessly blends with your landscaping and design, adding significant value to the property. Offering more than just aesthetics, a newer garage door also comes with technology that improves safety and reduces maintenance. So if you’re looking for more excuses to replace your garage door, we’ve put together four  valid reasons why you should!

Try something new!

In the mood to redecorate? Switch up the style of your home with a garage door! Modern windows or distinct paneling can quickly shake things up, totally transforming your home’s exterior.

Older doors mean eventual problems.

Older garage doors come with their own set of problems. As the material begins to fatigue, doors can sag, bow, and even quit working altogether. Bear in mind that an improperly functioning garage door, old or not, poses a safety risk. In this instance, replacing the garage door is a necessity. And still a fun excuse to redecorate!

Socks for your garage.

Replacing your outdated garage door with a shiny, new insulated door can add a significant amount of warmth to your garage’s interior. For climates that experience colder winters, this is a great way to reduce your heating bills! This newfound cozy space could even be utilized as a workshop or game room. If your car isn’t using it of course.

Bye, bye timely maintenance.

Newer garage doors only require cleaning with soap and water – no more painting! If you are replacing the opening system as well, get ready for smooth sailing thanks to those well lubricated components.

More security at a vulnerable time.

These days, garage doors come with technology that prevents an automatic door opener from closing on any obstruction. Protecting children, pets, and small objects from getting damaged. They are also harder to break into due to the different materials and modern installation procedures. Talk about a two for one!

Are you ready to enjoy the look, convenience, and warmth of a new garage door? Contact us today at info@adamsdoorsystems.com! Calling in the professionals will ensure your new garage door is properly installed and connected the first time around.

There are basically two variations of garage doors in terms of insulation. The first one is the insulated door which is relatively thicker and has weatherstripping on the sides and on the bottom; and the other one is the non-insulated garage door.
Many people in North America have the insulated residential garage doors because they believe that proper weather stripping will help regulate temperatures inside the house. But if you ask experienced door salesmen, they will tell you that insulated garage doors are not always applicable to all houses. There are those that will need the non-insulated versions.
Here are the facts as to when you can make use of the non-insulated garage doors for your home:

• Non-insulated garage doors are thinner in width compared to insulated ones. This thinness is actually quite useful when the weather is not cold. This feature also makes the garage door very light. It can easily be installed and repaired as well.

• The most common materials used in the construction of non-insulated garage doors are metal and wood. But today, metal is the dominating material because it is cheaper and it is also lighter in weight. These garage doors can also be sanded and painted with different colors just like any other exterior doors in the house.

• People living in snowing and cold areas will not benefit from a non-insulated door. This is because there will be no weatherstripping required thus cold air can just enter through the sides and at the bottom of the door freely. If you live in a place where the weather is warm throughout the year and temperature does not go colder than 70 degrees Fahrenheit, this type works. If the temperature gets colder than that, an insulated door will be the perfect match for your house.

• For homes with non-insulated garage doors, the cool breeze can actually help control the temperature of the house because as it enters the garage, the room immediately above the garage will also be cooler. This is the advantage of a non-insulated garage door for houses in warmer climates.