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After we listed our home for sale, I could tell that things really needed to change, and fast. Our real estate agent mentioned that there were a few issues with the exterior of our home, so we took her suggestions to heart. She mentioned that our garage door desperately needed to be updated, so we worked hard to take care of the issue. We completely repainted the door, and then we worked on adding hardware and handles that gave it a little visual interest. This website is here to help people to update their home's exterior in a productive, convenient way. Check it out!

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How To Repair A Weather Warped Garage Door

Alice Rhodes

For several reasons, you may consider garage door repairs. It saves money for one, and for another, you can do it yourself. The problem may also be a simple one like changing out a worn part. It may even be more difficult like fixing a warped panel. The weather can really make your door become terribly out of shape especially if it wasn't weatherproofed. Even if you may have just inherited a weather warped garage door. Rather than replacing the door, you can consider a repair. If you are unable to do it yourself, you can call a garage door repair company to assist you. Here is how the repair is done.

Replace the Panel

If your door is severely damaged, the only option you may have is to replace the door. When you replace the door, you should ensure that you measure the old door before ordering a panel. Once the panel arrives, you should probably weatherproof your door to prevent warping in the future. If you do not know how to replace the panel, while watching videos and do it yourself tutorials may be useful, you should leave the repair job to a professional.

Repair the Panel

Repairing the panel is a simple job if you know what you are doing. The doors are very heavy so if you choose to repair it yourself, get some assistance. When repairing the panel, you have to take down the door and sand until the warp is no longer visible. When the warp is gone, it is a good idea to weatherproof the door so that the warping will not happen again in the future due to elemental damage. Consider a professional job. It may be more expensive than a DIY method, but this is a critical part of installation.

Install a Strut

Wooden doors wider than 12 feet or doors operated by an opener should have a strut installed to prevent warping as the top section of the door can develop a bow as swelling can occur at the top section of the door. To install the strut, you would need assistance. Once you measure the door, buy a strut that is about an inch shorter than the width of the door. Once you have your strut and its clips, you can now begin the installation. If you have any moire questions or want help with these repairs, don't hesitate to call in a specialist in garage doors. 

Contact a company, like Doors That Work, inc. , for more help.


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