With all of the added summer activity, your garage door is going to get a workout. It is essential for the safety of you and your family to inspect the door, top to bottom. You need to be sure it doesn't have any worn out parts that might snap when the door is opened. Clean the Door's Surface Be sure you don't use a power washer on the door or harsh chemicals because you could damage the surface of the door as well as the seals.

Your garage doors are a part of your home's overall appearance, and they can either blend in with the rest of your garage or make your property really stand out in positive ways. Here are 3 creative garage door ideas that you can use for new garage door replacement to give the exterior of your home the upgrade it needs. Arch appeal If your home doesn't have a lot of texture (large windows, enclosed porch, etc), then it can look like a square box with little personality from the outside.

To help prevent damage of property and injuries, manufacturers usually fit garage doors with photo eyes. This is a safety feature that works by using a beam, which when interrupted, breaks the garage door circuit, something that keeps the garage door from closing. However, this safety feature can become a nuisance  especially if there is a problem with the photo eye. In such cases, it will keep the door from closing even when there is nothing in the way.

Your garage door often doesn't require much in the way of regular maintenance, but when it suffers a problem of any type, it's best to involve a professional to get the door working properly again. Garage door contractors are acutely aware of the safety risks of working with a door and know how to get the job done correctly without complicating it or leading to an injury. The average person doesn't have these skills and, as a result, could become gravely injured simply by approaching the repair job in the wrong way.

Are you debating on whether you should replace your malfunctioning garage door or invest in multiple repairs? Although damaged garage door parts can usually be replaced, it might be time for you to get rid of the door altogether. Below, learn a few helpful things that can help you decide if it is time to get a new garage door or not. The Garage Door Moves in an Erratic Manner