As the cold months approach, you may want to take a moment ensure your garage door is prepared for winter. Proper preparation and maintenance not only protect your garage and door from rainfall and potential water damage but also improves energy efficiency, saves on future repair costs, and keeps your garage functioning smoothly throughout the …
Huntington Beach, CA, often referred to as “Surf City,” is renowned for its attractive beaches, climate, and coastal lifestyle. However, property owners in this beautiful locale face unique challenges when it comes to their garage doors due to the proximity to the ocean. The salty air from the beach can accelerate corrosion on garage doors, …
After a long period of use, garage doors can be affected by factors such as friction, contamination, vibration, and overloading, which can lead to potential failures. This post will help you identify common signs of wear and proactively repair your garage door to ensure it continues to operate safely and smoothly. 1. Residue in the …
Maintaining the garage door and its moving parts involves several basic steps to ensure the door’s optimal performance and longevity: 1. Cleaning Regularly clean the door’s moving parts to remove dirt, debris, grease, and other contaminants that can accumulate on the surface. You can use a degreaser or cleaner designed for this purpose and follow …
Long-term exposure to contaminants and the elements causes damage to garage doors and can lead to extensive repairs when not contained properly. Here are the four most common contaminants that can affect steel, wood, and aluminum garage doors, and how to avoid them. 1. Dust Airborne dust particles accumulate onto the garage door panels. The …
A garage door is more than just an assembly of panels that opens and closes; it consists of different moving parts like springs, pulleys, hinges, rollers, and other mechanisms which will wear out over time. What Causes Your Garage Door to Wear Out? Nearly all new garage doors last at least 3-5 years without needing …