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There are many homeowners that make the mistake of neglecting their garage doors maintenance needs. While these doors are normally highly reliable, this error can quickly cause the door to fall into a state of disrepair. When this happens, you may have to spend a rather large amount of money on repairing the door. Fortunately, there are a couple of maintenance tips you can use to help extend the life of your garage door.

Most garages are placed on the part of the house that's furthest from the bedrooms and living areas of your home. While this helps maintain the temperature of your home, it also puts your garage at more of a risk of being broken into since a burglar could potentially get in and out without you hearing them from inside the house. For this reason, you want to make sure your garage is as secure as possible.

There are a number of things that can cause you to have trouble with your garage door. It's completely possible to avoid these problems in most cases, however. Here's a bit about how your garage door could give you trouble, including preventative measures you can take to make sure it doesn't. Issue with the Floor One common issue that can mess up garage doors is an issue on the floor such as road salt, fluids from cars, or even a hairline crack in the concrete.

Storm panels or hurricane shutters are an important part of making your garage door fit to weather natural disasters. They can protect your garage door's finish while adding an extra layer of protection to keep out moisture and flying debris. There are a few different kinds of storm panel materials that each have their pros and cons. Here's what you need to know about picking a storm panel material. Metal Storm Panels

If you enjoy using your garage, then you are going to want to make sure that you are always staying on alert for common problems that need to be resolved by a professional garage repair technician. This way, you will never have to worry about having your vehicle stuck in the garage because the door will no longer work. The Springs Are Rusting The springs are an incredibly important part of making sure that your garage door is able to close and open properly.

Are you finally to the point where you have to replace your old garage doors? If so, then you might want to take a few moments to consider all of the things that you can do with the old doors. Instead of just sending them off with the garage door technician to be destroyed, you can put them to good use around your home. Custom Headboard An older wooden garage door works great for this, as it will have plenty of strength and can be painted or stained in any way that you would like.

Keeping your garage door in good repair ensures that it is in full working order at all times. It can save you money, since you will be able to avoid unnecessary repairs and replacements. The following preventative maintenance tips are key to keeping your door in peak condition. Tip #1: Stop, Look and Listen Each time you operate the door should include a basic inspection. You want to stop and look at the door as it opens or closes.

Moisture can cause a wooden garage door to swell and warp. Protect and add beauty to a newly installed door by adding a coat of wood stain and sealer to its surface. The following instructions will teach you how to complete this project so that the door remains attractive and damage-free. Materials water hose industrial strength detergent bucket long-handled scrub brush lint-free cloths paint tray wood stain mixing stick paint roller  roller handle and frame wood sealer Clean The Door And Apply Wood Stain