A garage door is not like ordinary doors in your house - it does way more work than them. Your garage door does more than merely providing access to your garage. it provides you with an ultimate level of utility and adds value and security to your property. So, to keep your property safe, valuable and to make your house a lovely home, you have to maintain your garage door from time to time.
Sometimes the issues are serious enough or your garage door is damaged beyond repair, in such cases, you must accept their fate and get a new garage door installed.
Here are some top signs indicating it's time to get rid of your old garage door.
The majority of garage doors are made up of wood, where sagging can become a real issue. The reality is, if you don't maintain your garage door it will eventually start sagging. Wooden doors are more often likely to sag from rot - decomposition of wood is one of the main reasons for sagging. However, the same sagging issue can come with other garage doors as well, whether they're made of aluminium or iron. No one wants an unpleasant garage door on their beautiful house, or a safety hazard, or a security breach. Once your garage door starts sagging it's advisable to hire a professional and get your garage door replaced.
People usually ignore the sounds coming from their garage door openers, but you really shouldn't as they are more than just an inconvenience. A well made and elegant garage door system should not make any noise during its operations. If you notice any sudden sounds of squeaking, grinding, banging or grating, you may need to get the garage door opener repaired or replaced in a timely manner.
If your garage door is facing any technical difficulties then you should reach out to a garage door repair expert as soon as possible. Garage doors sometimes cause injuries and even death if they shut down suddenly. If the automatic reverse mechanism is not working or you are noticing a gap between the walls, it's something serious and you may require more than just garage door maintenance service. Technical issues with the garage door can hurt your loved ones and even your pets. If your garage door is outdated and doesn’t have the appropriate safety functions, then it's time to change your garage door and get more safety and security. These days garage doors come with motion detection systems, which reduces the risk of getting hurt and increases safety and security, preventing your home from burglary.
A vintage old fashioned design is nice if it goes with your house design. It's very different taking inspiration from past times and actually living in it. If you have restored your house or you're done with the old garage door design, then you should definitely go for a replacement. You may be surprised to know that the average life of a garage door is only 10 years, as it suffers all the weather conditions and can’t work for more than that. Rust and fading are clear signs indicating the condition of your garage door are deteriorating.
If you have been looking for a garage door installation and repair expert in the GTA or Southern Ontario, you can reach out to Garage One. We have over 10 years of experience and are experts at handling garage doors, installing new ones and replacing old ones.