When temperatures begin to drop, it is possible for your garage to be a lot less functional. If you use your garage as a workshop area or as a space to store items that require mild temperatures, you most likely are looking for ways to make your garage warmer. Before you invest in a heater, it is important to understand w you can make sure that the warm air does not escape out of your garage during the coldest months.

Weather Stripping

Installing a weather strip on your garage door can be a great way to ensure that cool air stays out and warm air is trapped inside the garage. The weather strip is installed on the bottom part of the door to fill the gap that exists between the bottom of the garage door and the garage floor. It is often a small space, but air can escape through this crevice and your garage will feel colder as a result. Weather stripping is secured in place with nails and is sized to not interfere with the functioning of the door. This means that you are still able to open and close your garage door without issue, but there will no longer be a gap where cold air can get through.

Caulking

It is also a good idea to inspect around the windows in your garage for any small holes. In most cases, you will have small holes between the frame and window that allow warm air to escape. You can close these holes by caulking around the window. The caulk should be applied liberally to the area where the hole exists. If a pane is cracked, it is best to have it replaced than to use caulking to seal it.

Insulation

Adding an extra layer of insulation to the walls within the garage can also be an effective way to make this space warmer. In order to add more insulation to garage walls, you will have to take off the old sheetrock that exists. This will expose the stud frame that is underneath. The amount of insulation that you install should have the same depth and thickness of the stud frame that exists. You can add insulation to all walls within your garage if you want to make sure that heating this space is as energy efficient as possible. Make sure that there are no drainage issues within your garage before you add insulation. If there are drainage issues, it can result in the growth of mold on the insulation.