If you’re starting to think your garage door looks shabby and might need a replacement, here are six quick questions you can answer for yourself to see if it’s worth the admittedly slightly annoying costs of a garage door replacement.
1. Does your current door have peeling or cracked paint/wood? This might just need a touch of refinishing, but if the wood itself has cracked or the paint job is irreparable, it may be time to replace the door.
2. Does your door have a lot of dings or dents? This is a particular issue for those with aluminum or steel doors. The dents/dings accumulate slowly over time and you can become inured to how awful they look. Just take a step back and really analyze your door.
3. Dose your door let cold air into the garage? If you keep your house heated and cold air is leaking in through the garage, you might be racking up quite the energy bill. Some doors can have insulation added to them, but some simply need replacement.
4. Are you having trouble opening and closing your door? If the operation of your garage door is getting extremely difficult, it could be that many of its central operating mechanisms are damaged or broken. You might be able to replace some of them, but if the issues are too numerous or irreparable, or your door is too old to get the right parts, you may need to simply replace it. For example, if the springs are compromised, its highly important that you repair or fix the door immediately- problematic springs can become very dangerous very quickly.
So if you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, you may want to look into replacing your garage door, not only for the curb appeal of your home, but for the safety of the people living in it.