Maintaining your home is very important. A key part of your home is your garage. After all it is the biggest room in the house! The part of your garage that will require the most maintenance is the garage door. Raleigh Garage door repair and maintenance needs to be done at least once or twice a year, sometimes more. Occasionally, repair and maintenance won’t help. In this case, replacing the garage door is necessary. You might be asking yourself, “Why should I replace my garage doors?” Deciding to replace your garage doors can have a major impact on how your garage looks and offer you a number of benefits. Below are a few reasons to consider getting a new garage door:
Home Value
Replacing your garage door can significantly increase the market value of your home. If you currently have a tired old garage door, putting up something new and modern will certainly help to impress any potential buyers. In addition, buyers are always pleased if you have put up a quality low maintenance door. You only have to chat with any real estate agent to know that homes always sell more quickly when the attached garage is in good shape.
Appearance
If you’re looking for a way to update your home’s look, without doing major construction, consider getting new garage doors. The different types of garage doors offered by Hanson Overhead of Raleigh can easily take your curb appeal from boring to fantastic!
Cooling and Heating Costs
According to garagedoorrepair.com, “If your garage has living spaces above it or is being used as a work area, then you can significantly reduce your cooling and heating costs by installing a garage door with an R-16 insulation rating. This insulated garage door will act to keep the cool air in during the summer and the cold air out during the winter, and as a consequence will quickly help to pay for itself in savings.”
Time and Maintenance
If your doors are continually giving you problems, causing you to repair things constantly, you might be better off replacing them. For an expert opinion, be sure to contact Raleigh’s preferred Garage Door Service Company!
Safe Storage
Sometimes, older garage doors don’t have enough insulation. Not having proper insulation can make it hard to use your garage as a storage unit. You want the things you put in the garage for storage to stay safe, dry, and in good condition. Replacing old, worn out doors can create the perfect space to store unused items. New garage doors will also help keep thieves away. Garage door technology becomes better with time. If you haven’t upgraded in a while, your doors might not be strong enough to ensure maximum protection against break-ins.
Limit Home Access
In addition to providing better security for your garage itself, adding a new garage door system also improves the security for your home as a whole. One of the easiest ways for thieves to break into your home is through a garage door. Many modern garage doors use new sophisticated coding systems that make it almost impossible for a thief to generate the code that will open the door.
Personal Safety
A new garage door can also help minimize the risk of personal injury. Most new garage doors come with photoelectric detectors which sense when someone or something is attempting to come into or out of the garage while the door is in motion. At the moment that the sensor detects that the beam has been broken, the door will automatically go into reverse and open in order to prevent any potential injury or damage. It will also frequently be designed to turn on a light so that you can see what you are doing in dark conditions.
Insurance Benefits
Taking the extra step to protect your home with a new garage door is a great way to lower insurance premiums!
If you’re interested in replacing your current garage doors with new ones, be sure to contact the best garage door company in Raleigh. You owe it to your home and your safety to purchase only the best! For more information contact us.
Additional Tips for Choosing the Right Garage Door for Your Home
In a few previous posts, Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service offered tips on how to choose the right garage door for your home. Today we will offer a few more tips focusing less on the style of door and more on the safety and functionality of it.
HOA issues– Many neighborhoods have a homeowner’s association or HOA. These organizations are committed to preserving the overall look of the neighborhood. This can include how homes, and even garage doors, appear. If you live in a neighborhood that operates with an HOA, it’s a good idea to read the HOA rules and regulations before making any changes to the exterior of your home. If you are still unsure, talk with the HOA president or someone on the board that can help you decide which garage doors will be appropriate.
Security is Important– Of course, a great looking garage door is always important. The look your garage door provides is part of the overall look of your home. You want it to be beautiful and flow with the rest of the home. One thing to consider? A good garage door needs to be a solid barrier from entry. It also needs to act as protection. A beautiful garage door is great until you realize there’s not much keeping a thief from breaking into it. Most modern doors are made with looks in mind. Be sure to check with Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service for our beautiful and durable garage doors. We promise to help you pick out a garage door that protects your home and makes it look better than ever. Thieves often look for the weakest point in a garage door design to get into it. Hanson Overhead of Raleigh can ensure that this won’t be an issue.
Be prepared to have a door ordered– Buyers will quickly find that garage door companies are often limited to just their brand or type of door. While Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service offers nothing but the best, it’s a good idea to remember that other garage door companies might not do the same. They might have to special order the door you want in which case they may tack a large shipping and handling fee on top of the regular garage door price.
Insulation qualities- One of the main areas of air entering a home is through the garage door. Having a thicker, better insulated door can help keep your garage and home warm or cool.
Include a warranty– Because of the mechanical nature of a garage door; most reputable brands include a warranty with their product. Buyers should be on the lookout for such protections because it will help with repair if something goes wrong with the design of the door, especially when new.
Choosing the right garage door might become a stressful process. If you’re unsure of what garage door is right for your Raleigh home, be sure to enlist the help of Hanson Overhead of Raleigh! We’d be happy to come out and take measurements and go over styles options with you for your Raleigh garage!
Raleigh Garage Door Measurements
Most new construction homes have standard size door openings for one to two car garages. However, if you need a nonstandard or custom design, or are purchasing a Carriage House style wood garage door, your authorized Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service Company will need to know the exact measurements of your garage entryway, before ordering a Raleighgarage door for your home.
The information listed below is necessary to ensure a proper selection of a new, quality garage door. If you have any questions while trying to follow these steps, please be sure to contact Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service for our help. We will come out and walk you through the process of measuring for new garage doors.
Step 1: Measure the Door Opening Width
Step 2: Measure the Door Opening Height
Step 3: Measure the Headroom
Standard Lift doors require a minimum of 12″ of over door height. Not enough headroom? Don’t worry. Contact Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service for information on what we can offer for these types of situations. We will do what we can to accommodate your situation.
Step 4: Measure the Side Room
A minimum of 3″ side room is required with all models.
Step 5: Measure the Backroom
The minimum backroom requirements are as follows:
- Standard Lift—door height + 26″
- Low Headroom Front Mount Springs—door height + 20″
- Low Headroom Rear Mount Springs—door height + 29″
Be sure to write down the minimum backroom measurements, as they are very important when considering getting a new garage door.
Step 6: Look for Obstructions
Is there anything in the way of your garage door entry? Obstructions are defined as entry doors or other objects that will interfere with the garage door track or the operation of a garage door. The nearest obstruction may be something such as pipes, support beams, heating ducts, lighting, etc. Obstructions must be taken into consideration in the headroom, side room, and backroom measurements.
When deciding to get new Raleigh garage doors for your existing garage space, it’s a good idea to have Hanson Overhead take measurements, as well, before the new garage doors are purchased and installed. For more information, feel free to contact us!
The Superior Wayne Dalton Garage Door Series Offered by Hanson Overhead
The Modern Raleigh Garage Door: Using the Wayne Dalton Series
Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service of Raleigh NC is proud to offer the best garage doors available. Not only are they beautifully crafted to fit the needs of your home’s style, the Wayne Dalton series of doors are high quality, durable, and made to last.
Wayne Dalton’s exceptional wooden garage doors offer the convenience of modern sectional doors with the classic look of swing-open carriage-house style wooden doors. Each door is custom made and work with the exact specifications of your existing garage. The garage doors come in a variety of options:
- Stain-grade woods
- Paint-grade woods
- Optional window variations
- Decorative hardware
- Hardboard interior and exterior
- Optional upgrade to plywood for the exterior
The 7000 series wood garage doors are undeniably stylish. They also have a simple trim package on door surfaces for a sleek finish. All varieties of Wayne Dalton garage doors feature two-sided smooth door sections on a sturdy hemlock frame. All doors also come with an insulated core. The wooden doors come finished with a smooth plywood interior and 5/8″ T1-11 grooved plywood exterior.
In addition to style, Wayne Dalton doors offer you various styles and options to fit any budget. You can customize your very own garage door that will coordinate with the character of your home, withstand the climate, and enhance your curb appeal, all while sticking to the budget you need.
Wayne Dalton doors are built to last. Though many styles are offered, the quality of the door is the same, throughout. Below is a list of all the styles offered in garage doors by Wayne Dalton:
- Carriage House Steel
- Designer Fiberglass
- Contemporary Aluminum
- Wood
- Classic Steel
- Specialty Vinyl
You can see each of these doors on our website. Feel free to go online and take a look! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call! We will do our best to help you make the right decision when picking out a new garage door for your home.
Don’t forget! If you’re looking for quality garage doors to enhance your home’s look, be sure to contact Hanson Overhead Garage Door Service. We will come out, discuss all door options with you, and help you choose the right door for your garage. You can also visit our products page, www.hansonraleigh.com/Raleigh_garage_door_doors.html to see each garage door offered. For a free consultation, contact us at (919) 829-0940. Hanson Overhead also offers 24/7 garage door repair services for existing garage door issues. We hope to hear from you soon!
How Long Should a Raleigh Garage Door Opener Last?
Raleigh Garage Door Opener: How long do they last?
How long should a typical Raleigh garage door opener last? You may be asking yourself this question because your garage door operator started “acting up” or parts on the operator started failing. According to a survey done by the National Association of Home Builders, based on responses from manufacturers, trade associations, and product researchers the average life expectancy of a garage door operator is 10 years.
You might be thinking ten years isn’t a very long time. In fact, you’re right. Do keep in mind though, this is an average. There are a lot of factors that lead to the quality life of a garage door opener. The most important factor though in determining how long an opener might last is how well the garage door works.
A poorly maintained garage door is going to shorten the life of the garage door opener faster than anything else. The springs on the garage door are engineered to do most of the lifting of the door not the operator. The garage door opener is used to put the door in motion. If the springs aren’t doing their job, the operator will work harder than it was designed to do. A poorly balanced door causes the garage door opener to wear out much faster. The parts will need replacing much sooner.
Here are two tips to help you keep your Raleigh garage door in shape. These tips will also help extend the life of your garage opener. A reminder: if you are not comfortable or unable to do adjustments to your garage door please call your favorite garage door specialists. We will provide maintenance work for you.
- Check The Door’s Balance: A door that is balanced properly will reduce the bulk of the strain on the garage door opener. A garage door specialist states, “You’ll need to pull the red disconnect cord on the trolley (do this while the door is in the closed position). This will release the trolley so the door can be opened and closed manually. You should be able to lift the door half way and it will stay there. If the door slams back to the floor then spring tension needs to be added and if the door flies open then the spring tension needs to be reduced.’ The springs can be very dangerous and cause injury. It’s a best to let Hanson Overhead of Raleigh do the balancing and adjusting, as needed.
- Grease The Door: lubrication of the moving parts on the door will make the door work smoother. Grease the hinges, rollers, springs and pulleys to ensure that they can move easily. A silicone based lubricant will work best. Anything else will get sticky and attract dirt.
Annual maintenance should be done to extend the life of your Raleigh garage door and its opener. By showing a little attention to the door and opener you’ll get a few more years out of them. You’ll also have peace of mind, knowing that they are working properly and safely.