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How to Prepare Your Garage Door for Winter

Thoroughbred Doors • Nov 01, 2019
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With winter just around the corner and the cold temperatures beginning to set in, it’s important that we take the time to prepare our homes for winter. Ice, snow, rain, wind and sleet can damage our properties and cause a few issues, and therefore it is important that we are ready for the bad weather. One area that many people often neglect and overlook, however, is their garages and garage door. It’s extremely important that you do not neglect your garage door this winter - read on for our top tips below.

Inspect your door

Before the weather worsens, the best preventive step you can take is to regularly inspect your garage door in the run up to winter. Every time you use it, take the time to properly observe the door - does it move smoothly or is it jerky? Do both sides of the system look symmetrical? Does it move silently or does it make a loud scraping noise?

Inspect the rollers

The rollers (whether they’re steel or nylon) should be replaced every seven years or so - and they should be thoroughly inspected twice a year. Take the time to inspect your rollers before the bad weather sets in; if they’re cracked, chipped or worn, they should be replaced.

Tighten the hardware

Think about how many times your garage door moves up and down each day. Whether it’s once every morning and once every evening to let your car in and out of the garage or it’s several times over one afternoon, garage doors work hard. Lots of vibration and movement can loosen the hardware. Before winter arrives, make sure that you tighten the roller brackets and bolts with a socket wrench to make sure that it’s in top condition for the cold weather.

Lubricate moving parts

Keeping your garage doors well lubricated is extremely important to ensure that your door continues to operate seamlessly. Spray lubricants can be purchased from your garage door specialist. Simply coat all of the moving parts, including the overhead springs, to ensure that your door continues to work smoothly and efficiently.

If you’re looking for reliable garage door services, including installation and repairs, look no further than Thoroughbred Industrial Doors. For more information, visit our website.

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