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- Do Garage Doors Require Maintenance?
We recommend you have your garage door inspected annually. Make sure the company that installs your door gives you a thorough evaluation and performs routine maintenance as needed.
- Do I need to replace the whole door or can I replace a section of my door?
It is possible in many cases to replace a section of your garage door depending upon the damage involved to the garage door system.
- Will a garage door and opener work in a garage with a low ceiling?
Yes. A minimum of 4 ½" of headroom space is required for a residential door. Your system will need a low headroom extension track or a low headroom torsion rear track. Slightly more headroom is needed, about 6 ½" minimum for a garage door opener.
- What Kind of Garage Door Opener Accessories are there?
There is a broad range of opener accessories from remote controls to wireless keypads depending on the model you choose.
- What are Torsion Springs?
Torsion springs are tightly would coils of metal above the garage door. They counterbalance the weight of the door, and the stress they are under as a result of being wound so tight make it easier for the door to be raised. When repairing or replacing your garage door, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE TORSION SPRINGS. The enormous pressure they are under can, if handled improperly can whip out and seriously injure or cause death.
- Can I paint my steel garage door?
It is possible to paint a steel garage door. Most come with baked-on paint which lasts a very long time, but if you don't like the color or are trying to cover up damage, make sure you use latex paint. Oil paint will bubble and eventually peel off.
- Is it true that one garage door opener remote can open any garage door?
Different garage door openers operate on different frequencies. However, some of these frequencies overlap and garage door opener remotes that operate on one frequency will open a door if it happens to be one that operates on the same frequency. However, there are opener remotes that use multiple frequencies and are marketed as replacements for lost remotes. They will open most doors. However, you can purchase a cycling opener which changes your frequency every time you open and close the door and responds only to your remote.
- What are headroom, backroom, and sideroom?
These are all dimensions in your garage. Headroom is length from the top of the garage door to the ceiling. Backroom refers to the length of the garage past the door when it is full raised. Sideroom refers to the space from the garage door to the wall on either side.
- What are the benefits of a steel door over a wood door?
1. Steel doors are low maintenance. Typically, a wood door needs to be painted as frequently as the wood trim on your home due to weathering.
2. Steel doors have longer warranties than wood doors.
3. Steel doors can be insulated, making them far more energy efficient than wood doors.
4. Steel doors are pre-painted and are available in multiple colors.
5. Wood doors are unfinished or primed; both need to be finish painted upon installation.
- Why should I use a professional installer?
Garage doors can be a difficult do-it-yourself installation. For this reason we do recommend using a professional installer. A garage door is the largest moving object in your home and because of the large number of small parts; its installation is highly technical. Connecting the springs can be difficult and proper installation is critical to the performance of your door. Another service a professional installer can provide is the disposal of your old door, if you are replacing a door. Professional installers can typically install s door in a few hours and are careful to make sure safety requirements are met. Installations by most homeowners typically span several days and cause much frustration. In addition, incorrect installation can void certain warranties, so we recommend that a professional handle the job for you.
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