A garage is worth its weight in gold, especially in winter. Because while others first have to clear their car of snow or scrape off ice, garage owners can simply get in and drive off. But in order to protect the car, the private garage must be able to withstand the winter weather without damage. The experts at ZAPF GmbH therefore advise taking a close look at the garage in the fall and carrying out any necessary repairs.
The most important component for a garage is the roof, as it has to keep snow, rain and moisture away from the interior. “Before the first snow falls, you should make sure that it is in really good condition and that no moisture can get through,” advises Jürgen Engelhardt, Head of Garage Modernization at ZAPF. If a garage inspection reveals clear weak points, he recommends, it is worth playing it safe and renewing the roof coating.
The floor and the edge of the driveway are also exposed to high levels of stress: In addition to the regular load, grit and road salt residues as well as moisture are also applied in winter when the car is driven in. “Small cracks in the concrete can develop into major damage over time,” says Engelhardt. “In the early stages, cracks can still be repaired quickly and easily, thus avoiding more complex and cost-intensive repair work.”
A close look at the door should also be part of the garage inspection. “Can the door be opened and closed without any problems? Is it free of corrosion? Are all the hinges and springs in good condition? “Only if garage owners can answer these questions with ‘yes’ is the full functionality of the door guaranteed,” says Engelhardt. “If not, it makes sense to have a functional and safety check carried out by a specialist.” If the specialist advises extensive repairs or even a door replacement, this also offers garage owners an opportunity to significantly upgrade their garage in terms of parking comfort and appearance. Even retrofitting an electric door drive, which allows the door to be opened and closed automatically using a hand-held transmitter, enhances the parking experience. “The garage gets a completely new, modern look when you opt for a new sectional door,” says the ZAPF garage expert. And: “Thanks to the division into individual sections, it takes up significantly less space when opening and closing than an up-and-over door, for example. It also helps to maintain the value of the property.
With the ventilation door from ZAPF GmbH, special for wide sectional doors, this benefit can be increased even further. The premium sectional door is equipped with an innovative ventilation function that ensures an improved climate inside the garage even in the cold and damp season. Thanks to an integrated ventilation position, the upper door section can be tilted inwards by a few centimeters. This enables ventilation when the door is closed.
For your information: If you would like to entrust garage inspections and any repairs to professionals, you can contact ZAPF GmbH. The ZAPF modernization team carries out garage repairs and renovations quickly and professionally, from the floor to the roof. Regardless of whether it is a prefabricated concrete garage or a brick-built garage. The range of services extends from simple repairs to complete refurbishments and the retrofitting of innovative products such as an e-charging station for electric cars. Before any modernization, the experts first offer a free garage check. Based on this professional assessment, the options available for a refurbishment are identified. Further information on garage modernization and free condition checks can be found at www.garagenmodernisierung.de.
