No one wants to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on a new garage door. However, there is a point when it becomes necessary to consider investing in a new door for your garage. When you consider that your garage door can be more important to the safety and security of your home than even your front door, it’s well worth the investment. Here are five signs that it is time to start shopping for a new garage door.
- Outdated. How old is your garage door? Ten, fifteen years or even older? It may be time to replace that old door with a newer model. Consider getting a newer door which is resistant to high winds, has good insulation and is durable enough to last for many years to come.
- Dents, dings and cracks. If your garage door is showing wear with dents and cracks in the exterior, you need a new garage door now. Do not wait for it to fail; start shopping now to get it replaced.
- Hard to open or close. There are many components of a garage door which can cause it to become hard to open or close when they become worn and misshapen. This can cause unnecessary stress on your garage door opener, making it likely that it will need to be replaced too.
- Gaps. If there are gaps between the top or bottom of your garage door, your door may be sagging and needs to be replaced. This is common in older wood garage doors.
- Aesthetics. Even if your garage door is still functioning, if it’s ugly, it could be detracting from the curb appeal and value of your home. The garage door is one of the first things you see when coming to a home, making a new, beautiful door a great investment for your home.
Posted on behalf of Habpro
