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Have you ever stopped to look at your garage doors? Although most people don't think twice about how they appear, the fact of the matter is that garage doors can take up quite a decent amount of outdoors space, making your home look terrible. I took a good, hard look at my garage doors a few weeks back, and then I started making some changes that helped them to look better alongside the rest of my home. Read this blog to understand how to use your garage doors to improve the outer appearance of your home. After all, every detail counts.

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Garage Door Information New Homeowners Should Know

by Sheila Berry

Owning an automatic garage door can greatly reduce the inconvenience of needing to open and close the garage door. However, those that are new to owning a home with this type of amenity may not fully understand what they should expect from these devices or the type of maintenance and repairs that may be needed.

It Is Possible To Only Replace The Door's Opener

The garage door opener is one of the most complicated parts of these systems. Not surprisingly, this part of the system can be among the most likely to suffer major malfunctions. When these malfunctions occur, replacing the opener may be the most economical solution. Unfortunately, individuals frequently delay having this repair done as they may assume the entire garage door system will need to be replaced. However, it is possible to simply remove the opener and replace it with a compatible unit.

You May Be Able To Add Supplementary Insulation To The Garage Door

Improving the energy efficiency of the garage can provide benefits to the entire home as any heat gain or loss for the garage is likely to impact the interior of the home. Adding insulation to the garage door can improve its ability to block convective heating or cooling while also minimizing the prevalence of drafts. In order for you to get the best results, the insulation will need to be perfectly installed. If it is improperly aligned with the door, it will be at risk of getting caught in the moving parts of the door, which could rip it off the door. Insulation that is not correctly installed may also be less effective due to gaps that may be created. Having professionals install the additional insulation may be the best option for avoiding these potential issues.

Protect The Garage Door Opener From Moisture Damage

Homeowners are often less aware of the need to prevent water damage from occurring to their garages. This is often due to the assumption that this area of the home is less susceptible to this type of damage. However, garage door openers are complicated electronic devices that can be severely damaged by excessive exposure to moisture. For this reason,  you should make sure to address any issues that could potentially put this device at a risk of being damaged. One of the more common sources of moisture damage for garage door openers will be condensation. Keeping the door closed and using humidity control systems can help to minimize the risk of excessive condensation damaging the opener.

For more information, reach out to a professional garage door company.

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