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3 Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Custom Garage Door in Great Shape for Years to Come

3 Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Custom Garage Door in Great Shape for Years to Come

When you work with Dynamic Garage Door to have your custom garage door built and installed, you can count on quality workmanship and a door that’s built to last. That said, there are some maintenance tips you can follow to ensure that it continues to look its best for as long as possible. Read more about them below and then contact us at 855-343-3667 to learn how you can get your own custom garage door.

  1. Check your track hardware
  2. When we offer suggestions to keep your custom garage door in working order, we’re not just talking about the way it looks – we also want it to work as well as possible for as long as possible. When you do your spring cleaning, take the time to clean out the track of your garage door. Get rid of any oil, dirt, or other debris that can affect how well your garage door operates.

    You can also lubricate a variety of aspects of your garage door using household oil: The lift cables, the locking hardware, the torsion spring, the torsion tubes, the track steel rollers, the roller stems, and the hinge pivot points. If you’re not sure what these terms refer to, feel free to ask us when we install your door or when we come out for garage door repair.

  3. Inspect your garage door with the door open and with the door closed
  4. Your next job is to inspect your garage door while it’s open. Take a look at the weather stripping all around it – on the sides, top and bottom. If you see tears, then it’s likely time for it to be replaced. You should also touch them to see if the weather stripping is still flexible. If you notice that it’s become brittle then it likely needs to be replaced.

    Now close your garage door and take a look at the weather strip material. Do you see gaps now? If there are gaps then you need to replace it. Weather stripping helps prevent water from rotting or damaging your garage door, and if your garage is attached to your house it can also help keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

  5. Inspect the finish on your garage door
  6. Depending on the type of finish your garage door has, you may need to inspect it frequently or only once every year. You’ll want to look for any type of fading, peeling, blistering, or cracking. You should also look for dings, scratches, gouges, or dents. Remember that what starts as a small problem can turn into a much larger problem more quickly than you may think.

Once you’ve taken a look, you can clean the garage door. Use a mild detergent and a soft bristle to get it clean. Never pressure wash your garage door because the finish could come right off. If you need help with repairs, or you want a new garage door installed, reach out to Dynamic Garage Door at 855-343-3667 today.

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