The cold has begun to set in, winter is officially on the horizon and soon we will all be singing a merry tune as the festive season takes hold. Now is the time for preparing for the season, both by buying a holiday turkey and doing the maintenance needed to ensure your assets aren’t frozen. This includes sorting out your garage.
Lots of stuff can accumulate over the year. After Christmas, you will need all of the extra space you can get, so you need to do a little bit of spring cleaning early! But, it’s also important to ensure that your garage is winter proof and that all your wonderful possessions are protected.
So, how do you ensure that your garage is winter-proof this winter?
Insulation
This is the key issue that a lot of garages face. People don’t live in these spaces, so often see no point in keeping them warm in the winter. However, the damage that can be caused to your possessions because of freezing or other adverse weather can be irreparable.
Planning early to keep your garage warm this winter will protect your possessions so that you avoid any disappointment. It is a much cheaper, cost effective, solution compared to your possessions being ruined by the cold. The insulation stuffing is cheap and keeps your space warm without any effort on your part. Overall, a small initial cost is better than any potential damages!
Garage Door
The door of your garage can be a source of potential hazard in winter. Not only can any faults let the adverse weather in, but it can also be an access point for vermin and even human invaders. You do not want to risk your Christmas hoard being stolen or covered in animal droppings!
If you have a deteriorating door it will likely be made worse by the conditions of winter. Replacing it is the best option as it removes any risk, leaving you with a fully secure and weather-proof garage.
Protective Boxing
Of course, all the preventative measure in the world are still sometimes not enough. Particular violent conditions can leave your garage worse for wear. As an extra precaution, it may be a good idea to wrap and box the contents of your garage. Boxes can get wet, but ensuring the contents are wrapped in plastic inside adds an extra level of security. Giving you peace of mind all winter long.
If your home doesn’t currently have a garage but you are still in need of that little extra storage space, why not get in touch with our team and discuss the possibility of hiring a garage from Lock Up Garages. Our garages are ready for the winter.
