How to prevent water from entering your Garage

How to prevent water from entering your Garage
You go to your garage only to find it flooded with water after heavy storms. Garage owners will attest to having been in the same position at some point in their life. This can destroy most of the equipment’s stored in your garage. The problem could be minor leaks to overflow of water from outside. Before you start to panic, you can consider the following solutions.
Installing a seal
When you are installing your garage door, you could have included a weather seal. But, with time the seal rots and becomes useless. You can notice poor seals by their ability to bring in sunlight from outside through the bottom or the sides. The solution will be to install a new seal. This should run along the sides of the garage door. Ensure that the seals are the right size and they leave no empty spaces. The seal has an added benefit of raising the garage door which keeps away weather elements.
Installing rain gutters
The reason that your garage is flooded could be as a result of running water finding its way into the garage. The position or absence of gutters could be the reason for this. You can change the gutter position and redirect them from sensitive areas of the garage. Appropriate downspouts can also be installed to redirect rainwater.
Leveling your land
The reason for garage flooding can be a result of the terrain around the garage. If your garage is located at the bottom of the slope, then water will filter in. The solution is to level the area around the garage so that water can be directed away from the garage. You can also increase the height of your driveway with concrete. This could require you to hire a professional landscaper to assist you with designs and reconstruction.
Drain system
Even after implementing the above measures your garage still floods because it sits on the lower area than the driveway. A garage door repair company maybe able to help. It may not be possible to change the garage design at this point, but you can dig trenches around the garage to drive water away. You can add a metal grate to enable you to drive your car comfortably. The channels can be few inches deep, but the design should be effective in driving water away from the garage.
Raise Garage floor
The other permanent solution is to raise your existing garage floor. This solution while time-consuming and requiring extra funds can offer a long lasting solution to garage flooding. You will need to talk to a contractor to give you a quote and ideas on how to raise the garage floor. Typical materials used include concrete. Consult widely before taking this option. You should also check your house water system for any leaks that could be finding its way into your garage. Seal them before they cause any more damage.
Conclusion
Rainwater can cause havoc to your garage. You should first identify the source of the leakage before taking any preventive measures. Gutter and seals can help drive out rainwater but if you are searching for a permanent solution then consider raising your garage.