Garage Doors and Garage Door Repair in Palm Harbor

 

Cars are one of the most protected properties in Palm Harbor. With the current economic state of the country, people take good care of their properties to preserve their value. This is primarily the reason as to why the majority of households in Palm Harbor seek to install quality and top of the line garage doors.

A typical garage door is usually made up of two parts: the actual door itself and the garage door remote. Garage doors are made from various materials like steel, aluminium, wood, and vinyl. Meanwhile, the garage door remote is the battery operated device that makes it easier to open and close garage doors.

Garage doors can be broadly classified into three types: single panel doors, sectional doors, and roller doors. Single panel doors have a monolithic panel which slides up and overheads on rails to become fully opened. Sectional doors have six to eight panels. Each panel is connected to the door track making it very ideal for those who want to save space. Roller doors have preloaded spring inside the rolling corrugated steel mechanism. The preloaded springs reduces the effort when opening or closing this type of garage door. Fortunately, all of these types can be controlled by a garage door remote.

To avoid major garage door repair and to keep garage doors in good condition, routine garage door repair and maintenance is necessary. During these times you need to remember two things: lubrication and balancing.

Lubricating garage door parts are vital to prevent the development and setting of rust. Lubricate bearings, hinges, rollers, and tension spring regularly. Special attention should be given to torsion springs, though, because they require only a thin coat of oil. Just a quick reminder regarding lubrication: you should NEVER lubricate door tracks. Dust and grime stick to the lubricants. When these accumulate, you will have a hard time operating your garage door.

With regards to the garage door balance, monthly check ups and diagnostics are done to ensure that doors roll and operate smoothly. This is usually just a series of tests to find out whether the garage door can be easily raised or lowered. Out of balance doors can be adjusted by well trained garage door repair technicians. Adjustment typically involves replacement of the springs.

Regular garage door repair and maintenance should be done to ensure that your garage door is working properly. These doors are of prime importance to your car security so take very good care of them.

Trinity Garage Door Services, Inc (Palm Harbor)

1334 Tampa Rd. Suite #170, Palm Harbor, FL 34683

727-388-7898

http://www.trinitygaragedoorservice.com