Carports and detached garages are slowing displacing by attached garages. In the last few years, attached garages have become increasingly popular because of number of reasons. In Australia, often in most of the areas this type of garage protects you and your vehicle from different adverse weather elements. That being said, these garages have their own perils, and you must know the danger before it turns out to be a disastrous effect on your house. Safety tips for garages Storing toxic substances If your garage is attached to your house entryway, the poisonous air from your garage will naturally flow into your home. Many garage B&D garage doors in Melbourne are well insulated but that doesn’t prevent the poisonous fumes of stain, motor oil, pesticides and other chemicals inside your garage to enter your home. The best and easiest way is to keep all your gasoline-powered garden tools, motor oils and other things in a safe place, probably a small storehouse or in a garden shed, far from the home. Also, if you are planning to buy a mower or other garden tool, go electric. Water heater installation You may think your garage is a perfect for installing your household water heater, in fact in many Australian homes; householders have installed water heaters inside their garage. Nevertheless, if your water heater operates on gasoline, carbon monoxide as a byproduct will enter your house via your garage. It is natural consequence of natural draft type heaters when the fumes from your heater enter through attached garage. The best preventive measure is to install an exhaust fan in your garage that will reduce air transfer from your garage to home. Warming your car It is not a good idea to close your garage doors Mornington while warming your car engine in the morning. However, if you open the door and the fumes inside the garage will automatically go inside your house. Even if you leave the engine for 2 minutes, the carbon monoxide level in the air could be raised to 500 ppm, and in an enclosed place, it could be highly dangerous. The best thing you can do is to open the door before turning on your vehicle and drive it on to the pave way immediately after turning on the engine. Connecting HVAC system with your garage Connecting your heating and cooling systems with your garage could be fatal. If you have your workshop or other set-up in your garage and want a cooling or heating system, you can install a mini-split air conditioner or a window unit. Proper sealing of garage walls and doors Always keep a good sealing between garage and your home. You must use B&D garage doors, which are 100% insulated and fire retardant. Always ensure a weather stripped door and wall should be properly insulated. Protect your garage by maintaining fire safety protocols Keep your garage clean and free of mess, especially flammable materials such as papers, gasoline boxes, oil rags and others. Do not use more than necessary electrical outlet in your garage. Keep a fire extinguisher in your garage, and install a smoke detector. About the Author John Malouf is a professional contractor specialised in garage doors Melbourne. He has been working for 10 years with lots of different house owners and refurbished garages with installation of modern B&D garage doors in Mornington.
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