Garage doors put up with a lot of abuse. They are hit with basketballs, bicycles and even cars, getting dinged and dented in the process. Over the years, your garage door can begin to shows signs of all this mistreatment, taking away from the beauty of your home. However, a few dents and dings don’t necessarily mean the whole door needs to be replaced.
Replacing Damaged Panels
Many metal garage door panels are removable and replaceable. Depending on the door and manufacturer, you can usually order replacement panels for those which have become dented or bent out of shape. They generally come in only a few colors, or just in white. Once they are replaced you can paint the entire door, leaving it looking just like new.
There are a few situations where garage door repairs may not be a good option and you will need to get an entire new garage door. These include:
- Older models. Some of the older models of garage doors may have been discontinued by the manufacturer. When a model is discontinued, there may not be replacement panels available to order. In this case, you would either have to have panels custom made or replace the entire door.
- Door structure is damaged. If more than just the panel is bent or damaged, the entire door may need to be replaced. Before ordering new panels, have your local garage door service company inspect the entire door to make sure that only the panel area is damaged.
- Multiple panels. If two, three or more of the panels are damaged, it may be more cost effective to replace the entire door, especially if the door is already a few years old.
Replacing old panels on your metal garage door can give your whole garage and home a fresh, new look. Talk to your garage door service company about replacing your dented panels today!
Posted on Behalf of Legacy Garage Doors
