by Steve Penn
In most cases, yes, you can replace a pivot-type garage door with a “sectional” door.
It usually requires some framing work to be done to the opening to accommodate the new sectional garage door.
Of course this adds to the cost of installation, but most people find it well worth it to have a modern door.
If you have a pivot-type garage door and are considering a new door, give us a call at (513) 821-5095 for a free estimate.
by Steve Penn
It is always best to replace the garage door springs when replacing the garage door.
The actual weight of a garage door can vary greatly based on the materials the door is made of. Specific spring systems are engineered to properly counterbalance the weight of a specific garage door – likely not the new door.
Plus your new springs will come with a manufacturers warranty while the old springs will not.
Need help with your garage door system and live in Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky? Give us a call at (513) 821-5095.
by Steve Penn
It is definitely recommended to change the tracks when putting a new garage door in. A track is not that expensive, and each is designed to support the specific weight of a door. In other words, if your new door is heavier than the old one, you’re looking at having a major issue down the line.
Garage doors also come in different thicknesses as well. If your garage door track is not set-back the proper distance your door will either wedge in the opening, or sit-back too far and leave wide gaps.
Some track is adjustable, but it usually takes a lot longer to modify old garage door track than it does to replace it.
Additionally, your new track will also come with a warranty.
Need a new garage door and live in the Greater Cincinnati Area? Give us a call at (513) 821-5095 for a fair, no-pressure price.
by Steve Penn
There are just a couple of steps you do yourself to see if the garage door is balanced.
First you need to disconnect the garage door opener. Do this with the door in the down position. If the door is not balanced properly and you dis-engage the opener while it is open, the door may slam to the ground causing serious injury.
Next, slowly open the door by hand stopping about every 18″. The garage door should not slam down, or run up on its own. A little drifting is okay, but if it is well balanced, the garage door should run smoothly through the entire cycle.
if you notice issues, it’s time to get the door looked at – it might need some repair work.
If you need repair work done on your garage door and live in the Cincinnati area, give us a call at (513) 821-5095.
by Steve Penn
We provide that service for free with any garage door replacement job.
All of the steel we remove gets recycled.
If you are doing a DIY project you will probably need to haul it to a dump and pay to dispose of it, or cut it up in small enough pieces for the trash service to take.
by Steve Penn
We suggest three ways to find a garage door company that does good work and that you can trust (for that matter, do this for any contractor).
One, get a referral from family or friends.
Two, check the Better Business Bureau.
And three, join Angie’s List. It might be the best $15 you ever spent.
Be sure to do due diligence in your research because there are a lot of folks out there with a website and a cell phone who make themselves look like a real garage door installer….. when they are not.
If you live in the Cincinnati area and need a new garage door or repairs to existing doors, give us a call at (513) 821-5095 for a free, no sales-hype estimate.
by Steve Penn
Unless you’ve installed garage doors before, you should have a pro handle it.
A garage doors can be large and heavy and because of the large number of parts, installation of a garage door is not that simple to get it right. Connecting the springs can be dangerous, and proper installation is critical to the performance of your door.
Reputable garage door dealer/installers typically install a door in a matter of hours and are careful to make sure safety requirements are met.
Installations by homeowners can take several days and cause much frustration. Also, improper installation can void warranties, so we recommend a trained garage door installer. Most garage door dealers can provide the disposal of your old garage door as well.
If you’re in the market for a new garage door or opener and live in the Cincinnati area, give us a call at (513) 821-5095.
by Steve Penn
Garage doors are designed to sit flat on the ground. A new, properly installed and adjusted garage door normally keeps most water out, however, heavy rains, blowing rains, or driveways that slope down to the garage door will sometimes allow water to seep in.
If you have water entering your garage, you could need new seals or the garage door needs to be adjusted.
If those remedies don’t work, it might be time to consider a new door.
by Steve Penn
The vinyl seals are opaque so some light will glow through. This is normal.
As long as the side and top seals rest firmly on the door, the garage door is sealed as intended.
The bottom seals on modern garage doors will seal well as long as the floor is relatively flat. Floors that are out of level or have dips or bumps of more than 1 inch may not seal completely.
by Steve Penn
No, garage doors are not eligible for tax credits as of January 2011. Prior to that, our insulated garage doors met or exceeded the standards required for the tax credit at that time.
