It's Time for a New Garage Door!

Owning or renting a home can be a costly expense, especially when it comes to maintenance. The last thing people want to worry about is maintenance on their garage door, but it may need to be considered at some point in time during the life of the house.

But, when should a garage door be replaced? Below are three signs to think about when trying to decide if your garage door needs to be replaced.

Appearance

The most common sign a garage door needs to be replaced is because of the appearance. There may be multiple panels that are rusty. The door is scratched. The paint is peeling or cracked.

The door may also just be years old and due for a replacement. The outward appearance of a home is important to a lot of people, especially if a person decides to put their home on the market for sale. Would it look as nice if it was adjacent to or connected to a garage door that has seen better days?

Damage

Another sign that it may be time to replace your garage door is damage. The door may be hard to close or hard to open due to excessive wear and tear. The door may have experience damaged due to high winds. There may be a problem with the spring mechanism.

The door may not be on its track correctly. The door panels may be damaged or stressed to the point that there may be gaps. The most common damage done to garage doors, however, is due to vehicle contact. The door may have dents and dings in it from where the car bumped into it or other objects that may have come in contact with it. If this is the case, it may be time to get a new garage door.

Utility Costs

The last sign it may be time to replace the garage door is utility costs. Older homes may have higher utility costs due to the garage door not being able to close properly.

If the garage door does not close properly, it will not seal out the elements; therefore, if a living space within the home is above or adjacent to the garage, it may require more heat which, in turn, results in higher utility bills. So, another benefit to consider when thinking about replacing that old garage door is temperature management and reducing utility costs.

Call Triad American Door at  (336) 434-3471 for expert garage door installation in the High Point area.