Garage Door Safety

Overhead garage door normally weighs four hundred pounds or more. You and your families safety depends on being aware of Garage Door Safety Habits.

 Garage Door Safety is always an important consideration. Be sure your Garage Door(s) have the latest safety features like pinch resistant joints and tamper proof hardware. 

Quality Garage Door Construction

Provides Years of Reliable Operation

Garage Door Safety Depends On Maintenance

Poor Maintenance and Age The Most Common Cause of most Garage door Saftey Problems. Garage Door Repairs are usually a result of lack of poor or improper Garage Door Maintenance, or old age.

Because they are large, heavy, moving objects and consist of many interdependent parts, they often fail over time if not properly maintained.

Doors that appear nearly weightless when opening or closing are working properly. One common sign of failure is when the door becomes difficult to open or close.

A garage door and it's components are continually exposed to constant use and elements of the weather. As the parts age, they become worn, cracked or rotted and become in need of repairs or replacement.

Fixing Garage Doors can Require:

• Garage Door Replacement Panels 
• Repair or Replace Garage Door Springs 
• Garage Door Adjustment 
• Replacing worn Garage Door Weather Stripping 
• A Replacement Garage Door 

Most local Garage Door Services can help you with Garage Door Repairs. They usually have access to Garage Door Repair Parts and professionals that can do the repair or replacement work for you. They know how to make adjustments, do repairs or install replacement parts in the least amount of time.

Play It Safe

Let a Professional Do Your Garage Door Repairs

Safe Garage Door Installation

Due to safety concerns, manufacturers recommended that those who want to do their overhead garage door installation themselves limit their involvement to periodic maintenance, allowing experts to do the installation and spring maintenance.

Federal law requires that all new garage door openers have standard safety features.

Garage Door Installation can be a complex, frustrating and dangerous for the novice. It is not recommended to do-it-yourself, unless you or a friend are an experienced installer.

Installations by DIY homeowners can take several days and can be very frustrating experience.

Spring installation is a potentially dangerous experience.

Proper installation is a critical part of safe Garage Door operation.

You could read several articles to become more informed, but be for warned that improper installation could void Garage Door warranties. Avoid the problems and hire one of many professional Garage Door Installers. They are experienced and know how to make sure your door is installed to manufacturer's standards. 

If you are determined to DIY, there are eight (8) main steps to installing a garage door:

1/ Installing back door jambs. Everything needs to be square and flush with the door framing. You will also need a straight eye and a good carpenters level.

2/ Hanging the door tracks. The door tracks need to be spaced correctly and then fasten them to the back jamb with lag screws. A heavy duty drill is a must have.

3/ Fastening. Fasten brackets, install springs, cables and pulleys. Garage Door Spring Installation can be very tricky without the proper tools. Be careful, follow the manuals, installing springs can be very dangerous.

4/ Adjusting the Garage Door. Check to see if the door closes all the way across the opening at the bottom. If it is not even across the bottom, adjust the cable on the front bracket and spring tension. When the spring tension is correct and the door bottom is even across the opening, you are ready to install the door stops and complete the Garage Door installation.

5/ Garage Door Openers. If you are installing Electric Garage Doors with Remote Garage Door Openers, make sure your family, particularly children, are aware that garage door remote controls are not to be played with. In case of an emergency, show your family how to disengage the garage door opener.

6/ Safety Inspection. Once the door is installed and operating, you are ready for Safety. Check the up and down force. Stop the door by placing a box or other object in the doors path when it is going down. The door should stop and reverse easily. Next, disconnect the garage door opener release mechanism and operate the door by hand to see if it lifts easily with little resistance. If either of these tests fails, refer to the manufacturers instructions.

7/ Educate Your Family. Because garage doors are heavy moving objects that often weigh several hundred pounds, you should educate your family of potential hazards.

8/ Garage Door Opener Manual. Place it in an easy to find place. You may need to refer to it for minor adjustments or repairs. 

Don't Invalidate Your Warranty!

Carefully Follow the Manufacturer's

Garage Door Installation Instructions