Toronto is home to a growing community of homeowners and businesses that are turning green living, healthy living and conscious living into a conscious lifestyle choice. They’re upgrading kitchens and basements, rethinking heating systems and shopping locally for fresh foods. And while the garage is a largely untapped resource for energy savings, comfort and reduced environmental impact, a few smart moves can lead to huge payoffs when it comes to comfort and cost, for attached or detached garages, either under construction or already complete. Garage doors are a natural starting point, but Legacy Garage Doors can help you “go green” with the whole package, from radiant curb appeal to increased resale value and clean local air quality for generations to come.
Start with the Garage Door for a Green Garage in Toronto
Top pain points in the GTA to address with smart garage doors
- Energy loss: It’s no secret that uninsulated garage doors are one of the largest single sources of wasted heat or cooling power in your home.
- Weather: Our cold winters, hot summers and high humidity levels mean high heating and cooling costs and more frequent breakdowns, weather-related materials deterioration and paint failure.
- Curb appeal: Garage doors are your home’s largest surface, making them a big opportunity for property value impact, and the greener your doors look, the better.
- Eco-conscious living: Smart technology, non-toxic materials and reduced maintenance also can help cut your lifetime impact on the planet.
- Energy-efficient, sustainable and non-toxic garage doors: These doors tick all the boxes with less hassle. Most focus on two features.
1. Garage Door Insulation
Energy efficient garage doors use either polyurethane or polystyrene foam sandwiched between inner and outer layers of wood, steel, aluminum or composites, with high R-value (thermal resistance) to minimize seasonal temperature swings and waste.
Benefits: Not only can these minimize your energy costs and boost comfort for attached living spaces, but you also reduce greenhouse gases and pollution. The higher the R-value, the better the performance.
Pro tip: Look for R-12+ values for best performance in Toronto.
2. Garage Door Materials & Finishes
Steel or metal doors with recycled content: Easy to recycle again at the end of their life, as well as durable and reusable.
FSC-certified or reclaimed wood: Offers a traditional look without deforestation.
Water-based or low-VOC (volatile organic compound) paints & finishes: For healthier indoor air quality and less environmental impact on the planet.
A Word on Garage Door Seals and Professional Installation
Sealing is everything. The greenest, most energy-efficient door will let air and moisture in and out (and pests as well!) if it’s not installed with airtight precision by professionals. Our certified installation team:
- Ensures weatherstripping is intact, snugly continuous around the full perimeter, and designed to keep drafts out year-round.
- Checks for no thermal bridging, no gaps and no warping that can undermine energy-efficient upgrades.
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Upgrade your Garage Door With Smart Extras
Ready to build or upgrade your green garage? Check out these three energy-efficient garage door opener replacement options for a quieter, more efficient garage.
- Battery backups: Keep your garage door opener operational in power outages for convenience and family safety.
- LED lighting: Bright light for reduced energy use, for those who need visibility 24/7.
Garage Door Opener Replacement Options: 3 Reasons to Upgrade
Smart Garage Door Openers
Smart technology can pair with home hubs and let you set your garage door to close on a timer or with an app. Here are some other pro tips for energy-saving smarts.
- Solar options: Many solar-powered exterior lights, as well as garage door openers, are simple to set up, recharge automatically and require no added cost to your electric bill, while adding security and protection.
- Solar Garage Roofs: Install solar panels and charge your EV or your household.
- Environmentally-friendly flooring: Epoxy and tile floors made with recycled or low-VOC formulas can help you reduce fumes while lasting a lifetime.
Eco-Friendly Organization and Finishes
Metal shelving, wall hooks and garage storage solutions are now available in recycled steel and aluminum, and storage bins made without PVC or other harmful plastics.
Maintenance and Professional Upkeep: Tips to Stay Greener in Your Garage
- Annual garage maintenance to maximize your green potential includes weatherstripping and insulation checks, plus routine opener calibration.
- Dispose of outdated hardware and old garage door openers responsibly: We’re here to help with recycling and proper electronics disposal.
Don’t upgrade if you don’t have to. Our main garage door repair Toronto service: we repair instead of replace when possible to help you go green and reduce waste.
Smarter, greener garages add up to better homes
- Cleaner air: Tight seals, low-VOC materials and smart venting to prevent fumes and allergens from entering your home or garage.
- Less greenhouse gases: Smaller carbon footprint: every upgrade counts towards year-round energy use reductions.
- Safer for your family: Non-toxic materials and the convenience of modern garage door opener replacement.
Why Trust Legacy Garage Doors for Your Green Garage?
- Experience, support and honesty are the cornerstones of your community-based garage door service. Here’s why Legacy Garage Doors is the obvious choice in green, sustainable options for Toronto and the GTA.
- Local reputation and proven results with green builds and retrofits in Toronto and the GTA.
- Transparency and professional consultation: We’ll clearly explain all your green options, costs, and potential long-term benefits. No pressure, no upselling.
- Comprehensive care: From garage door repair Toronto to upgrades, emergency garage door service GTA and ongoing aftercare, we’ve got you covered.
Still building a green garage and looking for eco-friendly garage doors in Toronto? Call Legacy Garage Doors today for a free estimate, or book your service online now!
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