Garage door replacement is, admittedly, a costly and time-consuming project. But un some circumstances, there's just no avoiding it. If you want to maintain your home's safety, integrity, and attractiveness, you may have to call for a new garage door installation. Here are some of the signs:
Cracked or Peeling Paint or Wood- this may only require some refinishing, to make up for the fact that finishing materials often erode and fall victim to the UV rays of the sun over time. If the wood itself has cracked, or there are actual holes in your door, then it's time to replace the entire garage door.
Dings and Dents- especially a problem with aluminum and steel garage doors, dents ad dings tend to accumulate over time and look simply awful. On a non-insulated door, some dents can be pushed back from the inside. But some more major damage really just requires a replacement.
Huge Energy Bills- if you're finding it's costing you more and more to heat your home, it may not JUST be the rise in energy costs. Your old garage door may be leaking heat in the winter (and air conditioning in the summer) An insulated, perfectly sealed doot is key for keeping your entier home's temperature well modulated. You may be able to do with simple weatherstripping the bottom of the door, but it's best to install garage door insulation or, in the case of very old, faulty doors, just replace the whoel thing.