The material of your door has a great effect on how often you will incur dents, rust, and other wear and tear. Aluminum doors are cheaper, but easily become dented and steel components can rust. While glass provides a sleek and modern design, it is incredibly fragile and may begin to yellow after time. Wood provides an elegant design and high durability but are often heavy and require a good deal of upkeep. Steel garages hold up well against bad weather, are highly durable, and relatively cheap, but are not considered to be as stylish.

Typically, the springs will last up to nine years, but if the garage replaces your front door they may only last six years. They will usually need rebalancing after two years to ensure your garage door opens correctly. This is because they lose tension over time. If you find your garage door faces difficulty staying in the up position or opening unevenly it is likely the springs are wearing. It’s important to recognize this malfunction, as failure to fix the problem can cause your door to fall off track.

You never want to attempt to fix your garage door springs yourself. Doing so can put you in danger of getting injured. If you know that your garage door springs are the problem, don’t try to open your door manually until our technicians arrive to fix or replace the springs.