You might think of a garage door as a big, flat piece of metal or vinyl, but that's only one style. You can find louvered garage doors made from flat, metal sheets that fold up as the door rises. You can find carriage-style garage doors that look right at home beside a farmhouse. Then, there are traditional raised-panel doors that look stylish, but not too stand-out. The sky really is the limit. And garage door options do not stop at style. You also get to choose your hardware, insulation type, opener type, and more. We discuss all of these topics and more on this website, created for homeowners and anyone else with an interest in garage doors.
Posted on: 27 December 2020
The tracks that guide your garage door are an important part of the system. If there is a problem with the track it can cause the door to malfunction.
1. Damage
Bent and warped tracks can make it impossible to open or close the garage door. If the track is only slightly damaged, the door may operate but it might bind and cause loud noises or it can shaking and jerk as it opens.
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Posted on: 16 November 2020
While several homeowners enjoy doing their own repairs and maintenance around the house, there are a few things that should be left in the hands of a trained professional. Working on your garage door spring is one such activity for the reasons that are outlined below. If your spring has snapped or is in a state of disrepair, contact a company that handles garage door repair to get it looked at immediately.
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Posted on: 19 October 2020
If you're like most homeowners, chances are, you rarely even know that your garage door is there. You press the button and it opens, you press it again and it closes, and you go about your life without even recognizing that it works.
Once it stops working though, it's most likely all you can think about though. Fortunately, the problems that are associated with garage doors are very common (for the most part), and can even be fixed by the homeowner.
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Posted on: 9 September 2020
Is your garage door a bit crooked and not resting evenly on the floor when it is closed? If so, you'll need to take some steps to try to repair it. You can either hire a professional to do it for you or attempt to repair it on your own. Here are some tips if you try the DIY repair method.
Understand The Problem
The reason that your garage door is crooked is likely because the cables on each side of the door are not tightened evenly.
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