In our years of doing garage door repair, installation, and maintenance services, we have learned that inspections are an essential part of the delivery of quality, long-term, repairs for all types of garage doors. In essence, inspections and repairs go hand in hand, and here are some reasons why:
1. Prevention is better than repair
In our years of experience, we have come to understand that most costly repairs are avoidable. Some fixes are minor and somewhat inevitable because of general wear and tear as the garage door is used over its lifetime. It is better to watch out for the signs that suggest the need for some repairs instead of waiting unlit the door has issues. Creaking hinges or tracks, slow closing, or stiffness when trying to open the door are signs that suggest the need for inspection to determine the necessary fixes.
2. Inspections help maintain the quality of your garage door
As mentions above, the inspects can help identify and correct some areas of concern before they morph in full-blown, costly, problems. At times, the issues you have with your garage door can be because of material incompatibility which can be detected via a comprehensive assessment of your garage door. Some materials do not work well with others because some are light and flexible and others are heavy. Also, the quality of the materials used matters and out skilled technician can check and determine if the materials are at the heart of the problems you face.
3. Maintenance work takes little effort
We also advise our clients to play their part so that they can minimize the garage door repairs and overall costs, before and after the fixes. Simple things such as oiling the hinges and tracks can go a long way in reducing the frequency and risk of problems with the door. Some maintenance tasks such as dusting and cleaning can be left to the professionals to minimize the risk of causing damages such as corrosion. In short, negligence will be the lead cause of broken down garage doors.
If you feel you are not in a position to handle any of the three things mentioned above, we are but a call away and have the technicians and resources needs to handle any garage door repair and maintenance emergency you may have.
A garage weather seal keeps water and moisture from getting inside your garage by keeping humidity levels high and preventing leaks or drafts through the garage doors and windows. If you notice your weather seal is coming loose or has been damaged it will need to be inspected and replaced.