Mass Garage Doors Expert offers all-weather insulation.

As the winter season approaches, it’s important to ensure your garage door is properly insulated and sealed to keep out the cold air. Over time and due to changes in the weather, your garage door seals will crack, become dry and brittle, and warp off the door, especially around the corners and along the bottom where the weight of any garage door meets the floor surface. Most people assume that all garage doors are insulated and include extra seals and rubber sweeps. This is not always the case and is the main reason to contact Mass Garage Doors Expert. Fortunately, there are a few simple steps you can take to winterize your garage door and keep the cold out. 

One of the most effective ways to winterize your garage door is to have us onsite to perform an entire winterizing package for you. In one timely and comparably priced appointment, we will:

1. Check the Weather Stripping: Make sure the weather stripping around your garage door is in good condition. If it’s worn or damaged, we can replace it for you. 
2. Insulate the Door: Adding insulation to your garage door can help keep out the cold air and keep your home warm. 
3. Arrange to have us install a floor sweep: Installing a floor sweep on the bottom of your garage door can help keep out cold air and moisture. Floor sweeps are designed to fit snugly against the bottom of the door and create a tight seal that keeps out rain, snow, debris, and wind. 
4. Installing an astragal retainer is an alternative to a flap or bristled floor sweep. An astragal retainer is a metal or rubber strip that is installed along the bottom of the door. This strip helps to keep the door closed tightly, preventing cold air from entering the garage. Astragal retainers are also relatively inexpensive and easy to install, making them a great option for winterizing your garage door. They do double duty as a shock absorber that reduces the bounce weight during every garage door cycle. 
5. Check the Door’s Balance: we will ensure the door is balanced properly. If the door is off balance, it can cause the door to open and close improperly, allowing cold air to enter your home.
6. Check the Door’s Latch: Ensure the door’s latch works properly. If the latch is not working properly, it can cause the door to open and close improperly, allowing cold air to enter your home. 

A winter maintenance package is also the most opportune time to lubricate and grease any wheels and rollers with only the industry-mandated and recommended products, not a DIY regular spray, as these will dry out the seals, causing unnecessary damage.

By winterizing your garage, you can help to keep your garage and home warm and energy efficient during the New England cold winter months. Not only will this help to keep your energy bills down, but it will also make your garage more comfortable and enjoyable to use. So don’t wait; winterize your garage door with the professional and specialized service you’ve come to expect from a garage door expert.