By nature, garages have a tendency to be inefficient. They feature large doors that are constantly opening. They lack proper ventilation. They might not even be fully insulated.

Inefficiency is ultimately bad for the environment, for your personal comfort levels, and for your utility bills.

Thankfully, a few simple steps can help make your garage more efficient and set you on the right path. Here’s what you can do to reduce inefficiency in your garage.

Insulate Walls and Ceiling

Insulation makes a massive difference in maintaining temperature. Whether you’re trying to keep out heat, coldness, or both, insulation can you help you do just that. Make sure all of the walls of your garage are properly insulated.

Additionally, you should check the ceiling. Roofs take the brunt of the hot sun in the summer. If you’re garage’s ceiling isn’t insulated, you’re fighting a losing battle.

Insulated Doors

For most buildings, insulating the walls and ceiling is enough. In a garage, however, the garage doors practically make up an entire wall. If you don’t have insulated garage doors, your garage isn’t very efficient. Not only do insulted garage doors help control temperatures, but they’re also stronger, and they do a better job of absorbing sound.

For insulated garage doors and entry doors in Ohio, make sure to contact our team here at Springfield Overhead Door. We have a huge inventory of high-quality doors in countless styles.

Check Weatherstripping and Sealing Around Doors/Windows

While insulation provides broad protection, outside air can still slip through cracks and holes. This is especially troublesome in the winter. Make sure to check the weatherstripping and sealing around any windows and doors. If there are gaps or cracks, go ahead replace the stripping altogether.

Additionally, check of any holes or cracks that you can fill in with sealant. These are easy fixes that can make a big difference.

Seal Cracks in the Floor

Once you’re done checking for cracks in windows, doors, and walls, you should look to the floor as well. Cracks in your garage floor can be a source of cold air in the winter. Concrete crack repair, concrete surfacing, and/or concrete resurfacing can all help with this.

For concrete sealing or finishing in Ohio, make sure to contact our sister company Select Flooring Systems. Click here to visit their website.

Switch to Energy Efficient Bulbs

One final and super simple step you can take is to replace your lightbulbs. Modern LED lights use 25-80% less energy than traditional bulbs, and they last much longer. Though their higher sticker price might scare you off in the store, they more than pay for themselves over time.

As a bonus, they tend to be more attractive.