According to industry estimates, an average of 20,000 to 30,000 garage door accidents happen annually. A typical garage door weighs up to 400 pounds, and the springs do most of the heavy lifting. The springs are at maximum tension when the garage door is down. The tension reduces when opening the door, and the spring… Read more »
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Most Common Garage Door Problems
Unless you back your car into your door (which happens more often than one would think), garage door problems are traditionally the result of natural wear and tear. It’s prudent for homeowners to be aware of the most common garage door problems, so you may quickly troubleshoot as you see issues unfolding. There are many… Read more »