The better you take care of your garage doors, the longer they’ll last. Prioritizing garage door maintenance will help you extend the lifespan of your garage doors so you can use them for as long as possible before they need to be replaced. Below are some of our top tips for keeping your garage doors in good condition.
- Keep the doors clean. Over time, outdoor contaminants like dirt and mold can wear away at your garage doors’ surface, depending on what your doors are made of. Keep your garage doors clean by washing away any contaminant buildup, and paint or stain your doors as their finishes fade to maintain the protective seal that these finishes provide.
- Protect the doors from damages as much as possible. There’s no way to guarantee your doors can be protected from every possible source of damage, but you can take steps to help prevent damage as much as possible. Keep anything stored in your garage away from the various internal components of the garage door system to prevent objects from knocking into or damaging these components. Have pets and children play away from the garage doors when they’re outside to minimize the risk of them bumping or falling into them.
- Be timely in repairs and maintenance. When you suspect your garage doors need professional attention, don’t wait to call in a repair service. Waiting to resolve any problems with your garage door system can make these problems worse, potentially leading to premature replacement services when a repair job could’ve addressed the issue earlier on.
We offer reliable garage door services here at 31-W Insulation, including repair and replacement services when necessary. Call us today if your garage door system is encountering problems.