Happy holidays! Here at Metro Garage Door we know how cold the Minnesota winters get and we want to make sure that your commercial garage door is set up to withstand the severe weather. Let's look at a few key steps you can take to ensure that your commercial garage door has both the functionality and durability to last through cold and challenging weather conditions.
1. Double check all weather stripping and insulation.
Before the holidays end, check the weather stripping around all of your commercial garage doors for wear, damage, gaps, or any abrasions that requires repair. Make sure that the stripping is up to par and keeps heat in during the cold winter.
If your commercial garage door is chilly, make sure to add or upgrade the insulation to your garage door itself. Sturdy and formidable insulation will ensure both the integrity of the garage door as well as everything within your business.
2. Make sure that your garage door is lubricated and has proper maintenance.
Now is the perfect time to make sure that your garage door is lubricated and that all the moving parts from hinges to tracks have proper lubrication. This will help it to avoid the hardening that winter weather can bring. Need to double check if they’re all set up for success? Metro Garage Door will gladly come over to inspect and assist with lubricating.
Winter weather is one of the most crucial times to make sure that all of your garage door’s working parts are tightened. Schedule a time for Metro Garage Door to inspect your doors and determine if cold weather has caused your garage door’s parts to loosen and lose integrity. We'll make sure that everything is tightened properly for the season.
Garage door opener’s can be sensitive to the cold, especially for the larger garage doors that are often used for businesses. Double check your garage door opener to ensure that all parts are working seamlessly, especially the emergency garage door opener.
3. Be prepared for snow and ice.
As Minnesota winters can be harsh, it’s always important to remain aware of the snow and ice that builds up just around the outside of your garage door. This is especially for important commercial businesses who want to maintain operations. Plan with your team to determine how the snow should be handled, when it should be cleaned and how frequently this needs to be monitored.
If snow and ice are something that your business faces quite frequently, it may be time to invest in snow guards or even a heating system to prevent crippling build up. Please contact our experts at Metro Garage Door. We'll be happy to go over options with you to find the best solution for your commercial garage door.
Winterize Your Commercial Garage Door
While the winters can be harsh, an active focus on weather stripping and insulation, lubrication and maintenance, and snow and ice management, will significantly enhance the performance and longevity of your commercial garage door during the winter months.
At Metro Garage Door we want to make sure that this season you’re able to properly focus on your business. Don’t hesitate to contact us HERE to ensure that you’re set up for success. Once again, we’re wishing you the absolute best holiday season from everyone here at Metro Garage Door!