You’ve likely had your current overhead door for the last few years and find it tiresome. After all, the average garage door can last up to 30 years if it’s maintained and repaired regularly. Sometimes you just need something new to look at. Other times, your current overhead garage door is giving you constant headaches, like frequent spring repair or replacement. If your existing garage door is constantly bringing in repair companies, it’s time for a replacement.
Finding The Right Overhead Door
Speak with a garage door service to find the best door that fits your budget and needs. There have been various improvements in technology and design over the last decade which can make it difficult to find the right door. You will have to consider insulation and weather-proofing, as well as safety features. If you’re installing a new overhead door, you might also want to consider installing a new door opener. A brand-new garage door opener will not impart wear and tear on your new door.
Installation Time & The Importance of a Good Installation Company
It takes anywhere from 2-5 hours to install a garage door, depending on the type of garage door, and the size of the door. It’s also important to note that most factors essentially boil down to the expertise of the garage door installation company. The best companies that specialize in garage door replacement will have a game plan and the knowledge necessary to get the door up and moving in just a few short hours. They won’t need to be micromanaged, so you can go ahead and get other tasks done at home.
The value of working with a professional company cannot be stressed. You want your brand-new garage door to operate perfectly upon installation, which requires expertise and years of knowledge. Don’t go with the cheapest company or the ones who tout that they can get it done the fastest. Instead, scour online reviews on sites like Google and Yelp to find the most reliable installation companies in your area. Consider speaking with friends and families as well regarding the garage door services they’ve used in the past. Working with licenced and trained professionals means that they can guarantee their work, making them liable if anything goes awry. Cheaper, mismanaged companies won’t afford you the same luxury.
How To Install a Brand-New Garage Door
The first thing that needs to be done is to measure the opening of the garage door to make sure that the door being installed will fit. Do copious amounts of research beforehand to ensure that your new overhead door actually fits. Next, the tracks need to be installed on the ceiling and the door itself needs to be hung on the tracks. Don’t reuse or repurpose old tracks. The same goes for other garage door parts. Treat this like a brand-new start for your garage system.
Once the door is hung, the springs need to be installed. For a more efficient and cost-effective spring choice, consider torsion springs if your system allows it. They will last longer and won’t make as much noise as extension springs. The springs are what allow the door to open and close easily.
The last thing that needs to be done is to install the opener. The opener is what allows you to open the door from your car. It is also what allows the door to close automatically. With a new overhead door, consider a smart garage door that lets you remotely open, close, and lock it via a smart phone app.
Installing a garage door is not a difficult task, but it is important to make sure that it is done correctly. If it is not done correctly, the door could fall and cause serious injury. This is why we always recommend that your work with a garage door service to get the job done. It will be safer.