The evenings are lighter, the temperature’s getting warmer, you’re using your garden and home space more often. That can only mean one thing – summer’s finally here, and we’re ready to walk you through everything you need to know about getting your garage ready for the hot summer months ahead.

Whether you’re looking to maximise your garage space for social occasions or you need expert tips on how to keep your garage cool in the hot weather, here at The Garage Door Company we’ve got all your summer garage essentials covered.

1- Opt for Insulated Garage Doors

Here at The Garage Door Company, we specialise in garage doors so we know exactly how important it is to choose the right ones when it comes to keeping your garage cooler in the summer months. Older garage doors are often made from uninsulated materials which fail to regulate temperatures in your garage.

All our garage doors are made from specially crafted metals and foam sheets to ensure maximum insulation. This actually works both ways too. Our garage doors feature advanced ventilation to keep your garage cool in the summer, while their heat retention ensures your garage remains warmer in the winter.

Our variety of ranges all feature maximum insulation, helping to ensure enhanced comfort all year round and are guaranteed to beat the heat in the summer, no matter which style you opt for. Head over to our quote-building engine and get a tailored price for the perfect design today.

2- Change Your Furniture

The exterior of your garage and its essential parts like the doors or windows are only part of the puzzle. Optimising your furniture and space can help keep your garage cooler and maximise your comfort. Garages so often become the spot to chuck things around in no particular structure or order. They’re the perfect place to keep your summer barbecue ready and your shade-inducing parasols to ensure you can enjoy the warm weather without getting too hot.

Packed furniture means less space for ventilation and reduced airflow. Keeping your garage clear allows your garage doors and windows to work their magic and maximise their insulated cooling. 

3 – Keep Your Garage Light

It’s a known fact that dark colours absorb heat, so painting your garage a lighter colour like white, beige or yellow will help keep your garage cooler. It’s also a great excuse to redesign your garage and give it a flashy new look.

Our garage doors come in a variety of lighter colours which will help reflect light and reduce heat. If you’re looking to prepare your garage for the hot summer, check out our light-coloured garage doors and design your dream upgrade today with our dedicated quote-building engine. The option for customisation is endless.

4 – Keep Your Garage Ventilated

The best way to keep your garage cooler when the temperature is soaring outside is to maximise ventilation. A great way to do this is with our range of garage doors that can open fully to optimise airflow and cool your garage. From sectional garage doors, to up and over, roller, side hinged and personnel, we have a wide variety of designs and choice available, all of which can be completely tailored to suit your needs.

Opting for a garage door that allows a greater amount of air in will instantly cool your garage down, making it one of the best ways to prepare your garage for summer. Head over to our quote-building engine to see the full range of available garage doors and start designing your next upgrade today.

5 – Shade Your Garage

Sunlight is the worst enemy when it comes to keeping a room cool. This is especially true when there’s any case of direct sunlight through windows or glass. While all our garage doors with glass panels feature double glazed windows, it’s still likely for direct sunlight to heat the garage by quite a bit.

It’s therefore good practice to keep any windows or patches of direct sunlight covered, whether by a cloth or a sheet, to reduce direct exposure and minimise heat retention and buildup. 

Upgrade Your Garage For Summer Today

Whether you’re looking to increase your storage space or just use an extra room in the summer months, your garage is a great utilisation to enhance your outside lifestyle in the summer. 

Whether you’re looking to completely redesign your garage or you’re just looking for new, insulated and stylish garage doors, we’ve got all garage needs covered here at The Garage Door Company. Get in touch with a friendly member of our team today and we’ll get your dream garage design started.