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Draughtproofing A Garage

by

Sara Leadbetter

You may currently only use your garage as somewhere to park your car, but have you considered insulating the garage and draughtproofing the garage door? Unlock the potential of your garage!

A garage really is much more than a car park or at least, an insulated garage has the potential to be much more, especially when one takes into account their proximity to our homes. You wouldn’t let uncomfortable draughts into your home, so why let them into your garage?

Agreed, there are a couple of negatives to consider when deciding whether or not to insulate your garage doors. Insulation increases the depth of the garage door, so the insulated doors will occupy a few mm more of your garage interior than an uninsulated door. Insulated garage doors cost more to purchase than uninsulated garage doors, but this initial outlay is mitigated over time through the reduction of lost heat and the addition of extra liveable space within your home. Yes, insulated garage doors do cost a little more, but like anything you do get what you pay for.

For that is the single most important factor to consider when fixing a broken garage door, when replacing an old door or when investing in a brand new garage. If you have not got an insulated garage and your garage is connected to your living space, you will be losing heat from your home. Conversely, an insulated garage door increases the amount of comfortable living space within your home which is unarguably a financial gain. Furthermore, installing garage door insulation dramatically reduces any street noise. Adding insulation and draughtproofing to your garage door decreases the interior negative affects of temperature and noise from outside and adds another liveable room to your property. What would you use your new liveable garage space for? Whatever extra space you or your family requires, insulating and draughtproofing your existing garage space is one of the simplest ways to obtain it.

If you don’t mind DIY and your garage door is in good condition, you will be able to purchase a garage door insulation kit. These come in a variety of standard panel sizes. The other option is to simply purchase a new insulated and draughtproofed garage door. Fortunately, there are plenty of garage door manufacturers who have realised the potential of garages as living space and have committed themselves to the manufacture of well designed and well insulated garage doors. For the more keen DIYer, ask your garage door dealer about insulation kits.

Whether installing an insulation kit yourself or purchasing a pre-insulated garage door, it is important to follow some simple garage door guidelines. Remember that regardless of how well insulated the door itself is, you must take care of the top, bottom and sides as well. It is important to seal all gaps between the garage door and the frame. If your garage door allows in wind or water at its base, purchase a rubber door threshold seal.) A material note for DIY-ers; whilst wood is one of the most charming and workable of potential DIY garage door materials, wooden garage door insulation is essential as you cannot allow any water to penetrate the wood. DIY garage door insulation comes in ready to install kits which can be fitted to your existing garage door using common household tools. Typically, these include 8 panels available in all standard garage door sizes. DIY masters can simply and cheaply shop around for foam panels. Make sure there are no gaps and that the garage door is completely covered before following up with your chosen facing material.

Regardless of how you decide to go about accessorizing your own house with an insulated garage door, you can’t go wrong when making more of the available space within your home. Get inspired; your hard work will be rewarded with extra living space in your home. Enjoy!

Secialising in Internet Marketing, Sara Leadbetter is a Business Advisor who works with many

Garage Door Manufacturers

across New Zealand and Australia. This article is based on Garage Door Insulation from

Prestige Garage Doors

in Melbourne, Australia. If you are considering insulating and draughtproofing your

Garage Door

,

contact Prestige

.

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