How You Can Weatherproof Your Garage Door All Year Round
Throughout the year, our homes and businesses are constantly under attack from the elements. We experience a range of temperatures and extreme weather conditions as the year passes by, including onslaughts of rain, high winds, heat waves and flurries of freezing snow. All of this can take its toll on your garage, leaving it vulnerable.
Fortunately, you will have a sturdy door in place to protect the contents of your garage from the elements. A well maintained garage door should be able to stand strong during every season’s weather challenges, where you can assist with this with some carefully directed care and attention.
Read on to find out more about how you can weatherproof your garage door, no matter what the forecast brings.
Weatherproof Paint
An initial step that can help you to protect your garage door is to apply a specialist weatherproof paint. These coatings can be used to reduce water penetration and UV damage, where this can help your door to withstand various harsh weather conditions as the year unfolds.
Sealing
Having a well fitted garage door is the best way to prevent water infiltration during periods of heavy rain. But in addition to this, you can also apply weatherstripping pieces around the edges of your door to seal any emerging gaps. This helps to prevent water and other debris from entering your garage and damaging your belongings.
Repair Cracks
Any visible signs of damage mean that your garage door won’t be able to do its job properly in harsh weather conditions. As such, leaks and cracks should be addressed immediately to prevent water infiltration and the worsening of gaps. Your garage door engineer will then assess if repairs are possible or if a replacement is needed.
Door Upgrade
You may find that the time has come to replace your garage door, where this could turn into a necessity ahead of winter or after a long hot summer. Modern doors provide better thermal regulation and water resistance, where this means that you won’t have to pay for as many repairs throughout the year. New doors are also better insulated, helping you to make your home and garage more energy efficient.
Thoroughbred Industrial Doors: Garage Door Maintenance For Every Season
We’re here to look after your residential garage door whatever the season, where we can provide emergency repairs or a full replacement if necessary. If you’re looking for a brand new installation, then we can provide a custom built garage door that fits your property to perfection. Speak to our team today to find out more.
