As the weather is cooling down, and we in the Chicagoland area are starting to prepare for another frigid Winter, home energy bills are beginning to increase due to everybody’s need for ambient heat. During this time, it’s important for garage owners to understand the ways that insulating their garage can benefit both their comfort, but also their wallet. Here’s a guide to garage improvements that can save you money on your energy bill, as prepared by the garage door upgrade and garage door maintenance experts here at Garage Door Repair Chicago.
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Install an insulated garage door, or buy an insulation kit to help insulate your existing garage door to stop cold drafts from coming in, reducing your need for heating.
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Place garage mats on the floor to stop cold air from rising up.
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Insulate the walls around the garage to keep heat inside.
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Fill in all cracks within the concrete walls and floors with caulking material.
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Place interior walls in your garage if they are not already up.
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Make sure the roof has no leaking or cracks.
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If the roof is damaged, replace it in order to keep warmth inside.
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Wrap all exposed pipes with insulated piping covers.
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Insulate all hot water tanks with heat proof insulation.
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Make sure all weather stripping around garage doors and windows are up to pat.
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Install a small unit heater in the garage that can keep it an alright temperature and prevent you from having to leave your house door open to keep it warm.
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Insulate any electrical outlets that might have air moving through it.
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Ensure that the siding of your garage is intact and doesn’t let cold air in.
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Make sure any skylights are fully sealed with caulk.
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Place door stops at the bottom of your garage door to lower the draft coming in.
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Replace any damaged sheetrock with half inch thick drywall for additional insulation.
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Close all storm windows in your garage.
