4 Tips for Better Garage Door Maintenance
Your garage door is the single most significant moving piece in the home. It provides access to the garage for your car and also helps protect the interior from heat and cold, wind, rain, sleet, and snow. All of that adds up over time and can leave your garage door looking a little worse for wear. Thankfully, there are some simple tips to help you maintain your garage door.
1. Check the Exterior
The exterior of your garage door will suffer the most wear and tear and show signs of it the soonest. Check the exterior regularly for signs of damage. In many cases, you can repaint the door to keep it looking new and in good shape. However, with wood doors, keep an eye out for rot and signs of damage.
2. Lubrication Matters
There are quite a few moving parts on your garage door. The rollers and track should be lubricated regularly. You should also make sure that the springs are protected against rust.
3. Tighten It Down
Your door’s mounting hardware is connected with screws, bolts, and nuts. However, as the door opens and closes, it vibrates. Those vibrations can cause screws and bolts to become loose over time. Periodically recheck the hardware to ensure everything is tight and in good condition.
4. Lubricate the Opener
Check the garage door opener. If you have a chain drive or a screw drive, it will need to be lubricated just like the rollers and track portions. However, if you have a belt drive, do not lubricate it, as this will cause the belt to lose traction.
Ultimately, maintaining a garage door isn’t all that complicated, but you do need to make sure you do what’s necessary regularly.
Source:
Garage Door Tune-Up
DIY Guide To Properly Maintain Your Garage Door
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