First of all, do you need to insulate your garage? Well, if you’ve got an attached garage some government organizations will tell you that the common walls must have a certain R-value, as must the ceiling if there is a room above it. However, if you’ve got a detached garage, there are now regulations to follow at all.
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So, you’re building a new house – this is such an exciting time! You’re poring over home designs, and weighing the benefits of two single garage doors over a double width door. Which is best for you?
Are you building a new garage? Maybe you are considering an overhaul of your existing garage? Whether you are working with a blank slate or simply reconsidering how to make the garage more functional, you need to give some thought to the lighting. After all, even if your garage is the place where the car resides between uses or a full-blown workspace, it is going to be far better when it has effective lighting installed. To help you get the most out of each lighting decision, we’ve created a simple list of “basics” that will allow you to make informed choices.
Few homeowners forget what the noise of a breaking garage door spring sounds like. Equal parts gunshot and boom, it is exactly what you would expect something with weight and tension to sound like when it snaps in two. While you might think it is a simple repair job you can handle in an afternoon, you need to reconsider.
If you’re like most people, you would probably love to find a way to reduce your energy expenditures every winter. And you probably want to reduce your carbon footprint, too, right? In addition to making sound ecological decisions like recycling and choosing sustainably sourced products for your home, you can also do this by choosing a garage door with a great R-value.
Have you thought much about the outside of your home lately? Whether you are thinking about selling your home, renovating your property, or you’re going to put up a brand-new home, one of the things you have to pay close attention to are the exterior colours. You want to make sure the colours work well together from an aesthetic standpoint.
