How did your garage door hold up over the winter? Many areas of the country experienced rough winters, with cold temperatures and blistery storms that ravaged the outside of homes. Garage doors are often exposed to rougher elements than the rest of the home due to the temperature fluctuations they endure, with one side warm and the other cold as internal heating battles exterior chill. After a hard winter, it’s time to give your garage door a thorough inspection to check for any damage or necessary repairs.
- Look for cracks. Cracks are one of the most common issues for wooden garage doors. Especially in freezing temperatures, movement or even a slight impact can start a crack. If you find a crack in a panel, often you can just replace the panel instead of the whole door.
- Check your rails and hardware. Inspect your rails and other hardware for your door, looking for dents, rust and loose nuts or bolts. It’s very common for a vehicle to slide into the railings of the garage door during icy weather, which can compromise the door.
- Safety inspection. Make sure your safety features are working correctly. Put an object, like a cardboard box, under your garage door and try to close the door. If the electronic eyes are working correctly, the door should not close. If it smashes the object, your lasers may not be working or are not aligned properly.
If you find any problems, make sure to call in your local garage door service as soon as possible. Garage doors are used even more during the summer, so have all repairs completed in the interest of household safety. While your garage door expert is on the premises, have them tune-up your garage door opener to make sure the spring and other mechanisms are working properly.
Posted on behalf of Habpro
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 985-3355
