When it comes to improving the curb appeal of your home, there is a lot to think about. In addition to working on things like flowerbeds and lawncare, you also have to pay attention to creating beautiful garage areas that look well-kept and secure. I started focusing on garage door maintenance a few years back, and I was really happy to see how much it has improved my home's curb appeal. Check out this blog to find out more about garage doors, how to troubleshoot your system, and how to make your doors look brand new--without breaking the bank or ruining your entire weekend.
The garage door is often looked at as one massive home feature, but it is really a system of many parts and components that make it functional for you as the homeowner. One specific component of garage doors that make them functional is the garage door springs. Torsion springs serve the vital purpose of holding tension on the door so it can open and close without you having to supply all of the muscle or hold them up when you need the door to remain open. Therefore, if the springs break, your garage door will become pretty much stationary. Here is a quick look at a few signs that your garage door springs have broken or are damaged.
Your door is in motion and you hear a loud pop or bang from overhead.
The garage door springs are made of highly dense metal materials that usually only break when they are under extreme pressure. This means that when they do break, it is not at all unlikely for a major pop or bang to ring out through the air. If you've had this experience, it is a good idea to take a look at your garage door springs to see if you can spot breakage.
You spot a gap in your garage door spring when it is not extended.
When the undamaged garage door spring is not extended, with no pressure on it, the spring should be uniform with no gaps between the rungs of the metal of the spring at all. Even worn garage door springs will have minimal spacing between spring rings. If you spot a noticeable gap in the spring from the ground, grab a stepping stool or ladder so you can get a closer look. Upon further inspection, you will likely be able to track down a broken point in the spring that is leaving a noticeable gap.
Your garage door slams shut instead of closing slowly when you use the automatic opener.
Without the torsion springs, the weight of the garage door does not have enough support from the suspension cables to offer controlled descent when the door is closed. Therefore, a broken spring will sometimes show up by the garage door slamming closed when you use the automatic garage door opener. A slamming garage door can be incredibly dangerous, so make sure you have a contractor come to your home to inspect the garage door springs and replace them as needed.
For more information, contact a professional in your area or visit a website like http://shankdoor.com.
Share8 November 2016
