Do I Need to Reinforce my Garage Door?

Access Allostasis • May 06, 2020

Do I Need to Reinforce my Garage Door?

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WHAT ARE THE PARTS TO A GARAGE DOOR?

Most homeowners tend to assume that a garage door by itself is a security feature that guards against thieves and burglars. However, either depending on the installation of the garage door or the materials used, there is generally a way that it can be bypassed or damaged by natural weather if not reinforced in some way. Ways to reinforce the security aspect of the garage door can include locks, keypads, and measures that prevent it from opening without your permission. A solid way of making sure it is built to last and to have it withstand more challenges than the average is capable is to have better parts. The garage door is largely made up of:

An assortment of springs
Several kinds of bolts and screws
Rubber seals
Paneling material
Rollers
Hinges
Belts
Garage door struts
Garage door brace
Garage door bracket

While not the most specific list, particular emphasis should be placed on the garage door strut and brace. For the average garage door, these parts are actually not necessary for it to operate. However, when you want a garage door that is secure and long-lasting then you’ll want these to be apart of the system. Especially when your system is motor operated, you will want garage door struts due to how the system operates. FEMA, in particular, recommends a garage door brace to protect your garage from high winds and storms. Keeping both and other parts in good condition is the easiest way to keep your garage door secured. Garage door brackets when in good condition help to keep the system running smoothly and operating soundly. When made of poor materials, you will run into the part snapping and often lead to more unfortunate problems. Use Smart Garage Door Service services like garage door bracket repair to take care of that problem and assist in the matter of keeping your garage door reinforced. Set up your appointment.

HOW CAN I STRENGTHEN MY GARAGE DOOR?

Not only can you reinforce your garage door through taking care of the smaller parts like the garage door brackets and other smaller parts, but also through taking more external approaches as well. Specifically strengthening your garage door requires stronger materials, such as metals like steel. That way a person cannot enter through that entrance of your home by normal means and will likely give up when the challenge of breaching takes too much effort.

Especially for those that have traffic going through this entrance of your home however, this singular enhancement may not be enough. You can also add locks to your garage door by either setting up spots to hook it to or have it built-in internally and easily accessible, but still difficult to mess with. A modern enhancement you could consider is a dial pad or camera that you can access remotely. Just like how a garage door remote offers you the capability to control when the door opens and closes. Both a dial system and a pad with a camera offers you an increased amount of security on that front. Both make the entire process that moves the system, garage door brackets and all, to an automatic setting set by you. The reason it can be important is to offer you an ease of access while also delivering the capability of maintained security.

WHY DOES MY GARAGE DOOR BUCKLE?

As mentioned earlier, for some residents high winds and severe storms can be a beating on a garage door. When a garage door is not designed to handle impacts and strain, the pannels will be the first to be affected, breaching your garage by way of them bending inward. Aside from getting stronger panels and garage door brackets made from better materials, this is where the talk of garage door struts come into play. The reason a garage door buckles is because the installation itself was not designed for more severe weather. Struts reinforce your door in the opening process and by giving it an extra way to resist constant high winds or heavy rain. While they are not required unless you have a motor run design, you may want to consider it for the best capacity possible out of your door. With struts, you put less strain on the smaller parts like the garage door brackets and have a proven improvement that is the a source for fewer repairs

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY GARAGE DOOR CAPACITOR IS BAD?

When opening your garage door, there may be a noise coming from the general system that handles the opening process of the garage. That would more than likely be the garage door capacitor that is the source of the issue, especially when the sound is accompanied by the actual door not opening. While it may be annoying, the issue is actually one that happens to many homeowners all the time and is a regular occurrence. The reason behind the machinery failing is due to overheating from the natural heat of the environment around it, corrosion, or another mechanical issue. Once replaced, it will get the job done and you will once more enjoy a garage that opens.

Another common issue that happens on the garage door is the breaking of the garage door brackets. More than likely, the bracket has been corroded or warped over time and just needs a replacement. You can simply replace it yourself with the right tools and spare parts. There is however another option, our technicians are ready and able to help you when you call 720-299-5604 to schedule an appointment. Have us come out to repair all of your garage related issues and we will get you a result you can be proud of.