Fires inside garages are no joke. Most garages contain tons of flammable items, from gasoline and antifreeze, to grease, rags, and wood. Many garages often contain additional heat sources like furnaces or water heaters – that can spark a fire as well. The way to keep your garage fireproof is to ensure that you maintain a collection of proper equipment, and always make smart tactical choices that can prevent fire. Here’s our guide to garage fire safety.
Some aspects of garage door maintenance can be performed at home – but you have to maintain a level of control and professionalism while conducting them – and if for any reason you feel less than competent, we strongly recommend hiring a professional. Of course, it’s a given that while these tests are being conducted, that nobody should open or close the garage door. As a general rule, garage door rollers, tracks, and hinges should be treated with a conservative amount of spray lubricant twice a year.
Now that Winter is officially here, we’re going to need to be aware of any cold weather issues that may affect the effective operation of our garage doors. There’s myriad malfunctions that can occur as a result of low temperatures or snowstorms – so by understanding what can go wrong, it can help you be much more prepared.
Winterizing your garage can help protect the safety and efficient operation of your home and business – while helping you avoid the hassle of repairing weather related damage. Garages that are susceptible to the cold can damage your car, as well as any equipment that you keep in the garage. The best possible approach is to take the necessary steps to protect your garage for the Winter – here’s how to do so.
